2027 Young Artist Concerto Competition

Now accepting applications!

The winner of our annual contest receives a cash prize and the opportunity to perform with the orchestra in our spring concert.

Young Artist Concerto Competition

Saturday, Feb. 13, 2027
Moeser Auditorium in Hill Hall, UNC Chapel Hill

The competition is open to pre-college musicians age 13-18 who are residents of Orange, Chatham, Durham, or Wake County. Students must perform a complete concerto movement or comparable concert piece from memory.

View the full guidelines.

Completed application forms (and fees) must be received by January 30, 2027 to be considered.

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Past Winners

2026

Alex Forman, Cello

While a junior at Enloe Magnet High School in Raleigh, Alex won the Concerto Competition playing Tchaikovsky's Variations on a Rococo Theme. Also an accomplished chamber musician and orchestral player, Alex still finds time for reading, napping, enjoying good food, and rock climbing.