2009 Contest Winner

Congratulations to the winner of the 2009 NYAC, Moran Katz
Plan to attend her performance with the MOSC on 1/23/2010

Click here to read more about her

National Young Artist Competition

The National Young Artist Competition, first held in 1962 with 25 contestants, has grown in size and stature through the years. Originally it was an annual event, but since 1993 it has been held every other year, alternating between Odessa and Midland and staffed by the Symphony Guild of the host city. Currently it is limited to 80 contestants, who must be less than 28 years old and must be certified by their teachers as competent to perform as soloists with a professional symphony. There are three categories: piano, winds and percussion, and strings. The two-day Competition is judged by a panel of musicians of national repute. The winner in each category is awarded a $2,000 cash prize and a medal honoring Dr. Lara Hoggard, founder of the Competition; the judges also select an overall winner, who receives an additional $1,500 and is engaged to perform as a soloist with the Symphony during the following season. Through the years approximately 3,000 contestants have participated, and many have gone on to distinguished careers in music. In recent years the Competition has received generous support from the Beal Foundation. Have a specific question not covered here? To send an e-mail to the NYAC coordinator, click here

Upcoming Competition

The next competition will be held in January, 2012 and hosted by the Odessa Symphony Guild.