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Young Artist Competition

Our annual Young Artist Competition celebrates talented musicians across our community. This competition invites students in grades 6–12 and college undergraduates from Utah to audition for an opportunity to play a concerto with the Southwest Symphony and win a $1,000 cash prize.

Please check back at the end of the Summer for submission dates and a competition timeline.
Young Artist Competition

Competition Details Intro

There are three rounds to this competition. For complete details on rules and eligibility, please download the Auditions Guidelines to review the audition guidelines thoroughly.

1

Video Submission

The First Round requires contestants to submit their performance via a YouTube link, including their accompanist if applicable, by midnight on the due date.

2

Finalist Recital

Musicians selected from the video submissions will have the opportunity to perform in the Young Artist Finalist Recital, which will also serve as the Second Round of the Competition.

3

Youth Concerto Concert with Gold Medal Winner

The Gold Medal Winner, chosen at the Finalist Recital, will perform as a soloist with the Southwest Symphony, and will receive a $1,000 cash prize. The Youth Category winner will be invited to perform at an outreach concert. Additionally, all finalists will receive a $100 cash prize.

Audition Guidelines

Previous Winners

Aurora & Eve Vasefi
Aurora & Eve Vasefi
2025-2026
Casey Harris
Casey Harris
2024-2025
Leah Keyes
Leah Keyes
2023-2024
Caitlyn Rollo
Caitlyn Rollo
2022-2023
Elle Welker
Elle Welker
2021-2022