Congratulations to clarinetist, Joseph Morris, winner of the 2012 Young Artist Competition!  Brava to second place winner, pianist, Phoebe Pan.

One of the primary goals of the Downey Symphony Orchestra, since its founding in 1958, has been the encouragement of young musicians.  During our upcoming season, the DSO will hold a Young Artist Competition for "up and coming stars" of ages 25 and under.  The winner of the contest will receive a $500 cash prize for performing with the DSO during the 2014-15 season. 

The competition will be open to the following instruments:  Piano, violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, harp, and marimba.

Mailed-in CD recording judged by DSO Artistic Personnel Committee.  CD must include all, or at least a major portion, of the desired work (with or without accompaniment).

Live audition in front of prestigious panel of professional musicians to be held at Schoenfeld Hall at the University of Southern California Thornton School of Music on November 10, 2013 from 11:00am-3:00pm.

Any standard work of 40 minutes or less that is available for solo instrument and orchestra.

Visit the Download the Application and Detailed Information page  to obtain and print the application.  

The preliminary CD recording, completed application, and $40 application fee made payable to the Downey Symphony Orchestra must be postmarked by October 11, 2013

Downey Symphony Orchestra
Young Artist Competition
P.O. Box 763
Downey, CA  90241

If you have additional questions regarding the competition, please contact info@downeysymphony.org