The Reno Chamber Orchestra Young Artist Concerto Competition aims to celebrate the diverse musical talents of pre-college youth in Nevada, and highlight the indispensable work that Nevada-based music teachers do in promoting arts education for today's youth.

 

We invite music students from across Nevada to participate and perform a concerto of their choice. The RCO will choose two winners, one from the Junior Division and one from the Senior Division, to perform with the Reno Chamber Orchestra as part of RCO's season finale concert on Sunday, May 31, 2026, in Nightingale Concert Hall at the University of Nevada, Reno. Cash prizes are awarded to the winners and second place finishers in each division. 

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Click here for a list of pre-approved concertos

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Click here for full rules and competition information

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Click here to enter

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Click here to meet the 2026 Finalist

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Dates to Remember

Video submissions due

January 30, 2026

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Applicants will be notified of preliminary round results no later than

February 13, 2026

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In-person finals will be held in Reno 

March 7, 2026

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Week of May 25, 2026

Winners rehearse with the Reno Chamber Orchestra

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Winners perform live with the Reno Chamber Orchestra

May 31, 2026

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