Richland Academy vocal student earns top honors in international competition

Richland Academy is celebrating one of its vocal students who recently took first place in the American Protégé International Vocal Competition.

Breckelle Miller, 9, who attends Stingel Elementary in Ontario, competed in the young singers 5-10 age group in the category of classical repertoire. The competition was open to solo vocalists and vocal groups of all ages and nationalities, and this year the most applicants on record from 73 countries. Participants were required to submit video recording materials for the audition. A panel of judges evaluated the audition videos.

Miller will sing “O Holy Night” in the Winners Recital at Carnegie Hall in New York City on Dec. 14.

First-place winners received a $300 scholarship. Also at the Winners Recital, the Judges’ Favorite Award Trophy, Judges’ Distinction Award Trophy and other special awards will be granted based on the judges’ recommendations.

Miller is a voice student of Bailey Maxfield at Richland Academy of the Arts and Dan Fleming of Mansfield.