Jane Rooks Ross & Barry Ross

Youth Soloist Competition

Competition for Students in Grades 12 & Under

Families: Help your student register for the Youth Soloist Competition

Impact

Every season, our Youth Soloist Competition provides advanced music students throughout Southwest Michigan the opportunity to perform with a professional symphony orchestra.

About the Youth Soloist Competition

Every season, advanced music students residing in Southwest Michigan compete to win an opportunity to perform with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra during a selected concert.

The competition winner performs with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra during a selected concert(s).

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Competition Details

Competition Date: November 8, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
Registration Fee: $20
Performance Dates: Monday — Wednesday, March 8 — 10 at 12 p.m.

Competition Details

Competition Date: November 8, 2026
Registration Deadline: October 30, 2026
Registration Fee: $20
Performance Dates: Monday — Wednesday, March 8 — 10 at 12 p.m.

Competition Requirements

Students must be in grade 12 or under.
Students must reside in Allegan, Barry, Branch, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.

Competition Requirements

Students must be in grade 12 or under.
Students must reside in Allegan, Barry, Branch, Berrien, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo, St. Joseph, and Van Buren.

Competition Music Requirements

Competition music should be a movement of a concerto or composition for solo instrument (or voice) and orchestra not exceeding 10 minutes.
Vocal students must discuss repertoire with KSO Education Team prior to registering for a competition time.
Memorization is not required.
Students will need to provide an accompanist for the audition.

Competition Music Requirements

Competition music should be a movement of a concerto or composition for solo instrument (or voice) and orchestra not exceeding 10 minutes.
Vocal students must discuss repertoire with KSO Education Team prior to registering for a competition time.
Memorization is not required.
Students will need to provide an accompanist for the audition.