The 32nd ANNUAL YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION is now closed. 

The winner of the competition will appear as Guest Soloist with the Pasadena Community
Orchestra on Friday, May 10th, 2019 and will receive a $500 cash award from the Orchestra.

Prior Young Artist Competition Winners Include:
2018 Max Hammond
2017 Rufus Bordal
2016 Alexander Agate, piano
2015 Aubree Oliverson, violin
2014 Han Bin Yoon, cello
2013 Tianpeng Yu, piano
2012 Nathan Kirchhoff, bassoon
2011 Caitlin Kelley, violin
2010 Marina Chen, violin
2009 Solomon Liang, violin
2008 Kristina Jacinth, piano
2007 Vijay Venkatesh, piano
2006 Jennifer Chang, cello
2005 Alaina Bercilla, flute
2004 Michele Danielle Lee, piano
2003 Grace Cho, piano
2002 Michelle Lee, piano
2001 Shelly Ren, violin
2000 Kamil Musaev, cello
1999 Amy Bowers, trombone
1998 Julia Cser, violin

Frieda Keck Young Artist Award Fund

Frieda was a long-time member of the Pasadena Community Orchestra in the second violin section, and served on the board of directors. She loved children and taught violin in her home for many years. After she passed away in 2007, we were surprised and honored to discover she had left us a very generous monetary gift.

In the spirit of her legacy of supporting young musicians, PCO is pleased to apply her generosity towards sponsorship of our annual Young Artist Competition.

This Project was funded (in part) by a grant from Pasadena Showcase House for the Arts and the City of Pasadena.