Grande Ronde Symphony Association

LXCL:The Young Student category which is restricted to sixth grade through high school age students from eastern Oregon or SE Washington.

Young Student Category

LXCL:The Advanced Student is restricted to college-bound seniors in high school and students currently enrolled at a public or private University or College with a maximum age restriction of 26.

Advanced Student Category

2026 Concerto+Aria Competition <span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;">Each applicant is required to complete and submit the applicant form, along with a $25<span fr-original-style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;" style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; box-sizing: inherit;">&nbsp;<span fr-original-style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;" style="font-size:14px;font-family:Helvetica;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;font-variant:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap;box-sizing:inherit;">application fee, resume, a photograph suitable for the concert program and one recorded audition video via YouTube links or equivalent.&nbsp; Levels/Categories of CompetitionThere are two levels of applicants for the contest:&nbsp;<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Young Student category which is restricted to sixth grade through high school age students from eastern Oregon or SE Washington.</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);" style="box-sizing:inherit;color:rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Advanced Student&nbsp;is restricted to college-bound seniors in high school and students currently enrolled at a public or private University or College with a maximum age restriction of 26.&nbsp;</li></ul>Audition Video Requirements:&nbsp;<ol fr-original-style="" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Be sure to complete the applicant information form at <a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">www.granderondesymphony.org/concerto-aria-competition/</a> (Click <a fr-original-style="" href="http://www.granderondesymphony.org/concerto-aria-competition/" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">HERE</a>&nbsp;for link)&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">The video should be of the applicant performing any standard concerto or operatic work which they hope to perform with the GRSO. Video must include piano or orchestral accompaniment and should reflect a performance-ready level of preparation on the proposed repertoire.</li><li fr-original-style="">Instrumentalists must consult the pre-approved repertoire list (Click <a fr-original-style="" href="https://granderondesymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Grande-Ronde-Symphony-CA-Repitiore-List.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">HERE</a> for link) and contact our Music Director, Sam Ross, to discuss the piece you wish to submit (<a fr-original-style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit;" href="mailto:grsodirector@gmail.com" style="color: inherit; text-decoration: inherit; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;">grsodirector@GrandeRondeSymphony.</a>org). Young Student Category applicants may apply with a solo work that is performed with piano accompaniment, or with an unaccompanied composition. Vocalists can audition with operatic arias, or similar works for solo voice and orchestra.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="box-sizing:inherit;" style="box-sizing:inherit;">Video is not required to be concert footage. Professional-level production quality is not a requirement, but the video and audio quality should be good enough to give a clear and accurate representation of the performer&rsquo;s abilities. Application materials for each category will not be returned.</li></ol>

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2026 Concerto+Aria Competition Each applicant is required to complete and submit the applicant form, along with a $25 application fee, resume, a photograph suitable for the concert program and one recorded audition video via YouTube links or equivalent.  Levels/Categories of CompetitionThere are two levels of applicants for the contest: <ul><li>The Young Student category which is restricted to sixth grade through high school age students from eastern Oregon or SE Washington.</li><li>The Advanced Student is restricted to college-bound seniors in high school and students currently enrolled at a public or private University or College with a maximum age restriction of 26. </li></ul>Audition Video Requirements: <ol><li>Be sure to complete the applicant information form at <a>www.granderondesymphony.org/concerto-aria-competition/</a> (Click <a href="http://www.granderondesymphony.org/concerto-aria-competition/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for link) </li><li>The video should be of the applicant performing any standard concerto or operatic work which they hope to perform with the GRSO. Video must include piano or orchestral accompaniment and should reflect a performance-ready level of preparation on the proposed repertoire.</li><li>Instrumentalists must consult the pre-approved repertoire list (Click <a href="https://granderondesymphony.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Grande-Ronde-Symphony-CA-Repitiore-List.pdf" target="_blank">HERE</a> for link) and contact our Music Director, Sam Ross, to discuss the piece you wish to submit (<a href="mailto:grsodirector@gmail.com">grsodirector@GrandeRondeSymphony.</a>org). Young Student Category applicants may apply with a solo work that is performed with piano accompaniment, or with an unaccompanied composition. Vocalists can audition with operatic arias, or similar works for solo voice and orchestra. </li><li>Video is not required to be concert footage. Professional-level production quality is not a requirement, but the video and audio quality should be good enough to give a clear and accurate representation of the performer’s abilities. Application materials for each category will not be returned.</li></ol>

Grande Ronde Symphony Association

2027 Concerto+Aria Application Fee(s)

Young Student Category

$25

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Advanced Student Category

$25

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