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.
ELIGIBILITY
Student instrumentalists who have not yet graduated from high school and reside in the Commonwealth of Virginia are eligible.
Participation is limited to the first 40 applicants with completed applications and approved repertoire.
Contestants may only apply to compete with a single selection on one instrument.
REPERTOIRE
Each contestant must perform a concerto movement of standard classical repertoire. The final performance of the winner’s piece may not exceed ten (10) minutes duration.
Each contestant’s repertoire selection must be approved by Richmond Symphony Education Staff.
Contestants whose selection exceeds ten (10) minutes during the competition will not be permitted to continue.
ADJUDICATION
All contestants will compete before a panel of judges in a single round on Jan. 4, 2025.
LOCATION
W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, Virginia Commonwealth University (922 Park Ave, Richmond, VA 23220)