YOUNG MUSICIAN COMPETITION

If you are a music student who takes private lessons or participates in a school music program, we encourage you to enter the Wenatchee Valley Symphony’s Young Musician Competition for a chance to earn the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the WVSO and receive a significant monetary award!

The Angela Schuster Svendsen Memorial Young Musician Competition

Application Steps

  1. Read the rules.

  2. Complete both entry forms. Student Form‍ ‍Teacher Form

  3. Pay the $50 application fee.

Pay Fee
YMC Flyer

Eligibility

The Competition is open to students in North Central Washington residing in Chelan, Douglas, Grant, Kittitas and Okanogan Counties. Previous first place winners are ineligible. There are two divisions: 

  • Competitive Division — Students who are in grades 10–12 may compete for monetary awards.

  • Non-competitive Division — Students who are in grades 7–9 may participate for experience and adjudication only. They are not eligible for monetary awards.

Important Dates

  • Application deadline - extended to April 2, 2026

  • Competition date - May 9

Monetary Award

First Place
$3,000 monetary award, a commemorative plaque, and the opportunity to perform their piece with the Wenatchee Valley Symphony Orchestra at a concert during the following season. 

Second Place 
$2,000 monetary award award and a commemorative plaque.

Third Place 
$500 monetary award award and a commemorative plaque.

Meet our 2026 Winners

  • Daniel Henley - Marimba - First Place

    Eastmont High School • Student of Mike Conrad

  • Bryan Sanchez Martinez - Clarinet - 2nd Place

    Davis High School • Student of Mr. Obrero

  • Lev Roseburg - Violin - 3rd Place

    Homeschooled • Student of Rebekah Poulson

  • Jane Burns - Voice - Honorable Mention

    Wenatchee High School • Student of Susan Burns