USD Voice Student Wins in District MET Competition
Competing against 24 other singers in her district, Logston, a soprano, earned a winning distinction and secured a place in the competition's next round. She will advance to the Upper Midwest Regional Competition in February 2027, where she will compete against other district winners from the region for the opportunity to continue toward the competition's national finals.
“The USD voice program does a wonderful job of encouraging opportunities for students to grow as singers,” said Logston. “One thing I really cherish about my time here is that the energy I bring to my career, and the growth I strive for, is matched by my professors in their eagerness to guide me to bigger things.”
Logston's achievement represents a significant milestone in USD's musical history, marking the first time in at least 20 years that a currently enrolled student has earned the distinction of winner in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition.
Logston is a second-year graduate student studying vocal performance with Tracelyn Gesteland, DMA, professor of voice/opera and the Walter A. and Lucy Yoshioka Buhler Endowed Chair.
“We could not be more thrilled or proud of Cadie and this extraordinary accomplishment,” said Gesteland. “Earning recognition in the Metropolitan Opera Laffont Competition is a remarkable achievement and speaks to Cadie's tremendous talent, dedication and artistry. She has worked incredibly hard to reach this milestone, and it is so exciting to see that work recognized on such a prestigious stage. We are absolutely delighted to cheer her on as she advances to the regional competition.”
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