Southern California Philharmonic

LXCL:Submit both payment and application by October 9th at 11:59pm PST to qualify for the Early Bird application fee!

Early Bird Fee

LXCL:Submit both payment and application by October 16th at 11:59pm PST.

Final Week Fee

LXCL:If you submitted your application after Oct. 9, 2026, and paid the Early Bird Fee, please complete your payment for a total of $150, here, for your application to be considered completed.

If paid before 10/9, but submitted application after 10/9:

Thank you for applying to the 2026 Young Artists program 🎶🎨 Your application fee helps the Southern California Philharmonic nurture young musicians and keep arts education accessible in our community. The Southern California Philharmonic&rsquo;s 23rd Annual Young Artists Solo Competition invites talented young musicians to showcase their skills for a chance to perform with the SoCalPhil in 2027. With video auditions opening September 1st, 2026, and generous scholarship awards, this our competition has a long legacy of supporting the next generation of artists and leaders.&nbsp; Please complete this form to submit your fee securely. Every entry supports&nbsp;real opportunities&nbsp;for Young Artists to gain stage experience with live orchestra accompaniment. Apply by October 16th at 11:59pm PST!Early Bird Opportunity: Apply by October 9th at 11:59pm PST for $35 off!

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Thank you for applying to the 2026 Young Artists program 🎶🎨 Your application fee helps the Southern California Philharmonic nurture young musicians and keep arts education accessible in our community. The Southern California Philharmonic’s 23rd Annual Young Artists Solo Competition invites talented young musicians to showcase their skills for a chance to perform with the SoCalPhil in 2027. With video auditions opening September 1st, 2026, and generous scholarship awards, this our competition has a long legacy of supporting the next generation of artists and leaders.  Please complete this form to submit your fee securely. Every entry supports real opportunities for Young Artists to gain stage experience with live orchestra accompaniment. Apply by October 16th at 11:59pm PST!Early Bird Opportunity: Apply by October 9th at 11:59pm PST for $35 off!

Southern California Philharmonic

2026 Young Artists Application Fee

Early Bird Fee

$115

Final Week Fee

$150

If paid before 10/9, but submitted application after 10/9:

$35