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Olympia Symphony Orchestra's

3rd Annual Young Artists Competition


Saturday, March 8, 2025
South Puget Sound Community College
 

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We believe in empowering young artists to develop their own unique, musical voice by providing professional experiences for emerging artists. Unlike most music competitions for youth, the OSO's Young Artists Competition does not require the applicants to adhere to a list of solo pieces, but gives them the opportunity to choose, so they may discover their own style and personality as they grow without limitations.​

 
 
REGISTRATION ​DETAILS: â€‹

  • ​Registration opens January 6, 2025

  • Registration fee $50

  • Registration deadline February 13, 2025

  • Competition performance times on March 8, 2025 will be assigned by OSO Staff

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COMPETITION RULES: 

  • Your audition piece must be performed with a pianist and be the piece you would intend to perform with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. All instruments, voice, and small ensembles are eligible. Orchestral accompaniment must be available for purchase or rental.

  • There are no geographic restrictions for applicants. However, applicants must provide their own travel and accommodations for the competition and performance(s).

  • The competition is not open to the public. Applicants may be accompanied by their pianist and up to two guardians. Video recording is not permitted.

  • At the judges' discretion, a winner may or may not be selected for a given category and/or multiple winners may be selected for a given category.

  • Previous first place winners are ineligible to compete in a category they previously won.

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PRIZE DIVISIONS:

One Young Artist Winner will be selected from each division:

  • Junior Division: age 13 and under

  • Senior Division: age 14 and over*
     

*Applicant must have not yet graduated from high school or Running Start at the time of the competition. 

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The competition winner(s) may have the opportunity to perform live with the Olympia Symphony Orchestra in the 25-26 Season, including personalized coaching with Alexandra Arrieche and rehearsals with the Orchestra. Final selection of music will be at the discretion of the Olympia Symphony Orchestra.

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