Annual Concerto Competition

Application:

• Members must complete the application form and submit the chosen piece to the CYS Manager. Deadline: Friday, September 12, 2025.

Music Selection:

• The chosen piece must be one movement from a standard concerto, or solo/ensemble selection that has orchestral accompaniment parts available. Questions should be directed to private teachers/conductors.
• If the CSO does not already own the orchestral accompaniment parts for the selected piece and they must be purchased or rented, the selected winners agree to pay half the cost to rent or purchase the orchestral parts for any amount over $500. The CYS Manager can help determine the cost of rental/purchase once a selection has been submitted.
• The CSO reserves the right to suggest a different piece for performance.
• Purchased music will remain the property of the CSO.
• The chosen piece should be no longer than 10 minutes.

Competition:

• Competition times and instructions, including a scheduled warm-up time, will be sent to each applicant.
• The competition takes place in person.
• Members must perform one movement from a standard concerto, or solo/ensemble selection that has orchestral accompaniment parts available.
• Members must compete on the instrument that they play in the CYS, and they must compete with the piece of music that they will perform (if selected as a winner).
• Members should furnish five (5) printed copies of their selection (including accompaniment) for the judges on the day of the competition.
• It is highly recommended that the member competes with a piano accompanist.  Members are responsible for providing their own accompanist and for ensuring the accompanist knows the time and location of the audition.  If you need recommendations for an accompanist, please email the CYS Manager.

Competition Winner:

• The winner of the competition will be announced approximately one week after the competition.
• Judges will select one winner and based on performance standards reserve the right to not declare a winner.
• The winner will be featured at a CSO concert.