The Old York Road Symphony is now accepting applications for the 2025-26 Young Artists Competition!
Presenting The Winners of the 2024 Young Artists Competition
Be prepared to be amazed at the talents of these five incredible young artists! Chosen by audition on April 20, 2024 these talented young musicians will perform at our annual Young Artists Competition concert on April 26, 2025.
Click on each picture to read each soloist's biography!
2025 Young Artists Competition
New Applicants
The Old York Road Symphony is now accepting new applications for our 2025 Young Artists Competition with a concert to be performed in 2026. Auditions will be held on Saturday, May 17 , at Settlement Music School Willow Grove Branch, 318 Davisville Rd., Willow Grove, PA 19090. All interested applicants must follow the steps posted below. All forms must be submitted by May 1, 2025.
1. Student applicants must read, understand, and be in compliance with the Y.A.C. rules and requirements by clicking below:
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​2. Student applicants must fill out the Young Artists Student Application by clicking below. (Student applicants can only submit a student application by paying the non-refundable student application fee of $50.00.)
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3. The student's teacher must fill out the teacher recommendation form by clicking below.
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What is the Young Artists Competition?
The Old York Road Symphony has proudly held an annual Young Artists Competition for years, highlighting the skills of young musicians committed to their instruments. Selected through auditions, these gifted performers take the stage with the OYRS during an annual concert dedicated to young artists.