Pasadena Community Orchestra Young Artist Competition

Every year the Pasadena Community Orchestra selects a young soloist to perform a major work with the orchestra at its last formal concert of the year, in May. The competition is held in February, and is open to musicians 16 to 25 years old. The winner receives a cash award as well as the opportunity to perform with the orchestra.

Recent Young Artist Competition winners:
2008Kristina Jacinth, piano
2007Vijay Venkatesh, piano
2006Jennifer Chang, cello
2005Alaina Bercilla, flute
2004Michele Danielle Lee, piano
2003Grace Cho, piano
2002Michelle Lee, piano
2001Shelly Ren, violin
2000Kamil Musaev, cello
1999Amy Bowers, trombone
1998Julia Cser, violin

For more information about the Young Artist Competition, please contact the orchestra.

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