2025 Young Arist Competition

The Central Oregon Symphony Association is pleased to announce the 2025 Young Artist Competition. First, second, and third place winners will receive monetary awards and perform with the Central Oregon Symphony on our February 14-15, 2026 concerts.

Please click the link HERE for more details, and complete the application below to be considered.

Application Form

Format: The competition will be held via submitted recordings.

Deadline: Recordings, application form, and registration fee must be received no later than November 1st, 2025.

Eligibility: Individuals who have not yet reached their 19th birthday by the submission deadline are eligible to participate. Winners of the 2024 competition are not eligible to participate.

Judging is scheduled to be completed by November 14, 2025. Winners will be contacted by phone. Competition results will be posted on the COSA website by 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025.

Please complete the form below and pay the application fee. Both the completed form and application fee are required for your application to be considered.