Concerto Competition
The Napa Valley Youth Symphony is delighted to once again host this annual event, which recognizes outstanding NVYS members and provides the opportunity to perform a movement of a concerto with full orchestral accompaniment.
2026/2027 Concerto Competition Application HERE (Closes August 31, 2026)
Key Dates & Details for 2026/2027 Season
- Monday, August 3rd, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, 2026: Music in the Vineyards Masterclass - STRING players planning to apply to the Concerto Competition are strongly encouraged to participate in this masterclass with the Maple Quartet at the Jarvis Conservatory. Please register by July 6th.
- Competition Application Deadline: Monday August 31, 2026
- Final Audition Appointments: Confirmed the week of October 12, 2026
- Audition Date: Sunday, November 1, 2026 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
- Performance Opportunity: Winner(s) will perform with the NVYS Youth Symphony at our Spring Concerto, tentatively scheduled for SUNDAY MARCH 14, 2O27, AT 5PM
Competition Eligibility and Guidelines
- Open to all NVYS Youth Symphony members in good standing;
- Students may not win in two consecutive years, and may not win more than two times;
- Students may compete on any instrument;
- The judges reserve the right to choose one winner, multiple winners, or no winner;
- Repertoire must be a standard work with orchestral parts available and be approved by the Music Director before applying.
- Examples of past Concerto Winners can be viewed on our NVYS YouTube Channel HERE.