Young Artist Competition

2012 Young Artist Concerto Competition

The Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition gives talented high school students from around the state the opportunity to showcase their talents with Music Director Andrew Sewell and the musicians of the WCO. The competition is open to students in grades 9-12 residing in the state of Wisconsin. We accept applications from string, woodwind, brass and percussion players.

The winner of the 2012 Young Artist Concerto Competition will appear as a soloist at one of the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra’s 2011 Concerts on the Square performances and will receive the David Lewis Crosby Scholarship in the amount of $1, 000. The runner-up will appear in concert at the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra Youth Concerts on April 28, 2011 (performances at 9:15, 11:00) and will receive a scholarship in the amount of $500.

For more information, please view the 2012 Young Artist Concerto Competition Brochure or  click here to email Michael Allen or 608.257.0638.

2012 Young Artist Concerto Competition Results

   Winner of $1000 David Lewis Crosby Scholarship

      Kartik Papatla, Cello - performing Dvorak Concerto for Cello in B Minor, Op. 104

    Runner up - $500 Scholarship

      Chloe Tula, Harp - performing Debussy Danses sacrée et profane (Sacred and Profane Dances)

    Honorable Mention

      Sean Patchin, Violin

      Isaac Bershady, Cello

      Eric Johnson, Piano

      Katherine Koza, violin


 

 

2011 Young Artist Concerto Competition Results

Amy Hua, 2011 Youth Competition Winner

 Winner of $1000 David Lewis Crosby Scholarship
Amy Hua, Piano - performing Grieg Piano Concerto 1st movement


Elliot Yang, 2011 Youth Competition Runner Up 
Runner up - $500 Scholarship
Elliot Yang, Cello - performing Elgar Cello Concerto 4th Movement  



Highly Commended
Kathryn Yuill, Marimba
Katie Christensen, Piano
Tatiana Sutherland, Violin

2010 Young Artist Concerto Competition Results

Joseph Hauer

Winner of $1000 David Lewis Crosby Scholarship
Joseph Hauer, Piano - Beethoven 3rd Piano Concerto 1st Movement

Honorable Mentions:
Elliot J. Yang, Cello
Alice Huang, Violin
Rebecca Jin, Piano
Madlen Breckbill, Violin
Leah Latorraca, Violin
Ansel Norris, Trumpet
Joseph Connor, Alto Saxophone