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HSO Young Artists Auditions

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The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra (HSO) Young Artists Auditions provide an opportunity to perform in a public forum and give recognition to dedicated young musicians for their talent and accomplishments. 
 

  • YAA winner WILL be asked to perform at the FREE Family Concert on Saturday, February 22, 2025.
  • Contestants may choose any competitive piece from their repertoire that is no longer than 10 minutes.
  • Top 3 Winners will receive a cash prize.

                    1st Place Winner – $400
                    2nd Place Winner – $300
                    3rd Place Winner – $200

  • Music teachers of YAA contestants must contact the HSO Director of Education at sharon@hso.org to schedule a brief orientation via conference call, in person, via Zoom, or by phone in order for their student’s submission to be considered.

DEADLINE :
The application fee is $35 and the deadline is Monday, January 13, 2025.

Please address any inquiries to Sharon Hicks, HSO Director of Education. sharon@hso.org | (256) 539-4818

Dates to Remember

Registration Due: Monday, January 13, 2025

Young Artists Audition Final Recital: Sunday, February 2, 2025, 2:00 p.m., Roberts Recital Hall, UAHuntsville

FREE Family Concert: Saturday, February 22, 2025, 11:00 a.m., Mark C. Smith Concert Hall, VBC

Register here

Congratulations to our 2024 YAA Winners!

First place winner: Davis Brewster (trombone)
Second place winner: Jeffrey Duan (piano)
Third place winner: Daniel Lewis (flute)

 

The HSO Young Artists Auditions are a competitive public performance opportunity, presented annually to classical music students.

Entrants begin by submitting an application along with a preliminary audition recording, after which they may be invited to progress to the next round – participation in a public recital, with the performances scored and written remarks given by a distinguished adjudicator.

Following this recital, the top three finalists will receive cash prizes, and the first-place winner will be invited to perform at the HSO FREE Family Concert.

The HSO Young Artists Auditions are a competitive public performance opportunity, presented annually to classical music students.