Student soloist performing with orchestra

Performance Opportunity

Concerto Competition

A featured opportunity for CYSO musicians to perform as soloists with orchestra.

2026–2027 Season

Concerto Competition Details

Everything you need to know about this year's competition.

Competition Day

Date

Saturday, January 9, 2027

Time

9:00 AM–12:00 PM

Location

St. Anne’s Episcopal Church Sanctuary

Church Circle, downtown Annapolis

Performance Slot

Approximately 10 minutes per participant

Application & Fee

Application & Materials Deadline

Wednesday, January 6, 2027

Competition Fee

$75

Apply, submit your music and biography, and pay the competition fee by the deadline.

How to Enter

Complete all three steps by Wednesday, January 6, 2027.

1

Complete Your Application

Fill out the official CYSO Concerto Competition application.

Open Application
2

Submit Your Materials

Provide a short biography and a copy of your solo part. If performing with piano accompaniment, also include the piano score. Submit your music through the form below and send your biography and required materials to the Executive Director as instructed.

Submit Music
3

Pay the Competition Fee

Pay the $75 competition fee through CYSO Tuition & Fees.

Pay $75 Fee

Performance Opportunity

Guest judges will select multiple students to perform a solo work or concerto movement with an appropriate CYSO ensemble at the Season Finale Concert. Participants also gain performance experience and valuable feedback.

Season Finale Concert

Saturday, May 22, 2027

Annapolis Area Christian School

Questions About the Competition?