The Competition now features a Junior Division and an Open Division. We are excited to offer these opportunities for talented young musicians to demonstrate their skill and artistry through the audition process, and for each winner, a cash prize and a performance as soloist with the Pasadena Community Orchestra. Click “Read More” for details.
Young Artist Competition Articles
Announcing the Winners of the 2023-24 Young Artist Competitions
The Pasadena Community Orchestra is thrilled to announce the winners of this year’s competitions. In the Senior Division, the winner is violinist Ezra Shcolnik. The Junior Division winner is pianist Nathan Pak.
2024 Young Artist Competition Winner (Senior Division) – Ezra Shcolnik
The Pasadena Community Orchestra is excited to announce that violinist Ezra Shcolnik is the winner of the 2024 Young Artist Competition (Senior Division). Ezra will perform the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto at the Pasadena Community Orchestra’s May 10, 2024 concert.
2024 Young Artist Competition Winner (Junior Division) – Nathan Pak
The Pasadena Community Orchestra is excited to announce that pianist Nathan Pak is the winner of the 2024 Young Artist Competition (Junior Division). Nathan will perform the the first movement of Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 2 at the Pasadena Community Orchestra’s May 10, 2024 concert.
Young Artist Competitions for 2023-24 Announced
Update: Jan 24, 2024: The Young Artist competition is now closed to applications. A new competition will be announced in the fall.
We are excited to offer these opportunities for talented young musicians to demonstrate their skill and artistry through the audition process, and for the winner, a performance as soloist with the Pasadena Community Orchestra. Click “Read More” for details.
2023 Young Artist Competition Winner – Anais Feller
The Pasadena Community Orchestra is excited to announce that violinist Anais Feller is the winner of the 2022 Young Artist Competition. Anais will perform violin solo in the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto at the May 12, 2023 concert of the 2022-23 season.
2021 Young Artist Competition Winner – Boxianzi Ling
The winner of the 2021 Young Artist Competition violinist Boxianzi (Vivian) Ling. She will perform the Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso by Camille Saint-Saëns at our March 17, 2023 concert.
Hear our 2020 Young Artist Competition Winner in Concert on Jan 27
On January 27, 2023 at 8:00pm we will present our 2020 Young Artist Competition Winner Audrey Park, playing the Violin Concerto by Johannes Brahms.
Young Artist Competition for 2022-23
Update: February 4, 2023. The Young Artist Competition for 2022 is closed. The Competition will be back in fall 2023. It will be announced to our Newsletter distribution, to local music schools, and on this website.
2020 Young Artist Competition Winner – Audrey Park
The winner of the Pasadena Community Orchestra's 2020 Young Artist Competition is Audrey Park, violin. View a video of...
2019 Young Artist Competition Winner – Annelle Gregory
American violinist Annelle Kazumi Gregory is a laureate of international competitions, concert soloist, and recording...
2018 Young Artist Competition Winner – Max Hammond
Max Hammond, 17, has been in the winners circle of many piano competitions, with top finishes that include 1st place...