The Kristina Townsend Memorial Vocal Competition

The Kristina Memorial Vocal Competition honors the memory of Kristina Townsend, daughter of Opera Modesto founder Erik Buck Townsend and his wife Erika. Kristina loved music and especially singing; this competition is designed to encourage and inspire emerging talented young singers.

2025 Winners

16-18:

First Place Tie: Bella Davila and Philomena Iorns

Second Place: Luna Salvador

Third Place: Amanda Remy

Encouragement Award: Michael Henslee

19-22:

First Place: Elizabeth Neumeyer

Second Place: Marcus Teixeira

Third Place: Jordan Yang

Honorable Mention: Gino Adaoag

23-26:

First Place: Emily Lopez

Second Place: Hanna Staley

Honorable Mention: Brianna Brock

This competition took place on March 15, 2025.

*16 – 18 age category prizes underwritten by: Red Tie Arts

*19-22 age category prizes underwritten by: Dr. Deborah Kavasch and The Wayne and Donna Pierce Trans-California Pathway Project 

*23-26 age category prizes underwritten by: Robert Saunders and The Wayne and Donna Pierce Trans-California Pathway Project 

Congratulations to all who participated and thank you to the 2025 judges and volunteers!