ROCHESTER CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION
Held every two years, this competition celebrates and supports outstanding pre-college musicians from across Minnesota. Designed to recognize excellence and nurture emerging talent, the competition provides young artists with a meaningful platform to grow and shine. Top winners are honored with the opportunity to perform in the Young Artist Showcase, part of the RCMS Concert Series, on April 17, 2027.
ELIGIBILITY
Participation is open exclusively to students currently enrolled in pre-college programs (K–12) in Minnesota. Accordingly, all ensembles—including duos, trios, and quartets—must be composed entirely of eligible student participants.
AWARDS
The first place winner in each category will perform in the Young Artist Showcase on April 17, 2027. The total prize pool for all winners exceeds $5,500.
Participation is open exclusively to students currently enrolled in pre-college programs (K–12) in Minnesota. Accordingly, all ensembles—including duos, trios, and quartets—must be composed entirely of eligible student participants.
AWARDS
The first place winner in each category will perform in the Young Artist Showcase on April 17, 2027. The total prize pool for all winners exceeds $5,500.
SIX CATEGORIES:
Piano Solo
Ensemble for High Schoolers
Piano Solo
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
Ensemble for High Schoolers
- Duo – Piano & String Instrument
- Duo – Piano & Wind Instrument
- Trio or Quartet – Any Instruments
IMPORTANT DATES & LOCATION
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Further details about this competition, including rules and required repertoire, will be available soon!
For any inquiries, please contact the Competition Director, Dr. Yanjue Lin, at [email protected].
- Competition: Saturday, April 10, 2027, 9:00 AM CST
- Winners Concert: Saturday, April 17, 2027, 7:30 PM CST
- Location: Christ United Methodist Church, Rochester, MN
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Further details about this competition, including rules and required repertoire, will be available soon!
For any inquiries, please contact the Competition Director, Dr. Yanjue Lin, at [email protected].