Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Clarke University, Dubuque, IA
The Youth Concerto Competition is the perfect opportunity for students to put their performance skills to the test!
Talented young musicians will gain experience preparing solo and chamber literature, receive feedback from a panel of professional musicians, and could potentially earn the honor of performing their concerto with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra!
Sponsored by the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra League
Piano, strings, woodwind, brass, and percussion Students in grades 8-12 are invited to participate.
Applicants must live within 50 miles of Dubuque, IA OR be a member of the Dubuque Symphony Youth Ensembles.
Applicants must be enrolled in 8th -12th grades. First place winners are not eligible to enter the competition the following year. Applicants may perform as instrumental soloists or as part of a duet, trio, or quartet.
The First Place winner will be awarded $500* and may be invited to perform their concerto movement with the Dubuque Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Maestro William Intriligator. Performances with the DSO typically take place on either the Summer Melodies or Arts Trek Education concerts.
The Second Place winner will be awarded $300* and may be invited to perform their concerto movement with the Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra the following season.
The Third Prize winner will be awarded $100* and may be asked to perform with the Dubuque Symphony Youth Orchestra.
An Honorable Mention certificate may also be awarded.
*Please note that award amounts are per entry, and amounts will be distributed evenly to duets, trios, etc, that enter. Ex: If a duo is awarded First Place, each student will receive $250.*
Entry form (linked below) must be received at the DSO office no later than FRIDAY, MARCH 7, 2025.
For more information please contact Hannah Von Mulert, Director of Education & Outreach.
Hannah Von Mulert
hvonmulert@dubuquesymphony.org
563-557-1677
