The 2024-25 Young Artist Competition is now open for applications. 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. The Competition features a Junior Division and an Open Division:
- Junior Division for performers from 12 through 16 years of age. Application deadline (with video submittal): January 11, 2024
- Open Division for performers from 14 through 24 years of age. Application deadline: January 11, 2024
Auditions will be in-person in Pasadena, on January 25, 2025. The Junior Division winner will receive a $500 cash prize and perform with the Orchestra at the March 14, 2025 concert. The Open Division winner will receive a $1,000 cash prize and perform with the Orchestra at the May 9, 2025 concert. All the details are on the Young Artist competition page, including the competition rules and an application form. If you are a music teacher, you can help advertise the Competition by downloading and posting the 2024-25 Young Artist Competition flyer
