Richmond Symphony League’s 55th Annual Student Concerto Competition

Since 1969, the Richmond Symphony League has hosted this student concerto competition to encourage and recognize young musicians from Virginia. The first-prize winner will receive a cash award and be considered for an invitation to perform with the Richmond Symphony during the 2024–25 season. The competition is open to classically-trained instrumental music students from Virginia who have not graduated from high school who play woodwind, brass, string, piano, and percussion instruments.

COMPETITION - Students who are accepted to participate will compete in-person on Jan. 4, 2025.

AWARD - Grand Prize Winner will receive $750 and be considered for an invitation to perform with the Richmond Symphony during the 2025–26 season. Runner-up Prize Winner will receive $500 and be considered for an invitation to perform for a Richmond Symphony League event.

Entries for this competition are now open! By clicking on the following link, you will be directed to the Richmond Symphony website and start the registration process. Once finished, you will be directed back to Richmond Symphony League to complete the payment registration.

Registration Link - RSL Concerto Competition Registration
Registration - Payment Only Link - Richmond Symphony League 55th Concerto Competition - 1/4/2025

Richmond Symphony League thanks all of the Guests

that toured the Taylor Estate, our 19th Designer House!

Taylor Estate, breathing new life and design into a 107-year-old house Located at 2325 Monument Avenue in Richmond, Va. This gorgeous house was designed by the renowned architect, Duncan Lee in an Italian Renaissance Revival style. Originally built in 1915 and owned by Jaquelin Plummer Taylor, the Taylor Estate boasts a garden designed by the prominent landscape architect, Charles Freeman Gillette. The house is in the Monument Avenue Historic District, and this was the first opportunity for the public to tour the home. The beautiful proportions and details of this exquisite home provided a lot fascination and inspiration!

The Taylor Estate was open to the public on September 11, 2023, through October 9, 2023. Richmond Symphony League raised over $420,000 net during this fundraising effort. To date, we have been able to donated over $350,000 to the Richmond Symphony!

We are hoping to be able to showcase our 20th House in 2025 - be sure to check back often for information regarding our next project! Please contact us at designerhouse@richmondsymphonyleague.org, if you would like additional information.