Young Artist Contest (21 and younger instrumentalists and vocalists)

� Kings Symphony Orchestra — Young Artist Concerto & Aria Competition �

Are you a student musician ready to shine? Instrumentalists & vocalists are invited to compete for a $500 cash prize and the chance to be a featured soloist with the Kings Symphony Orchestra at the Historic Hanford Fox Theatre on March 15, 2026.

• Application Deadline: January 15, 2026
• Competition: January 22, 2026 @ 6:30pm — First Baptist Hanford, 9125 13 ½ Ave, Hanford, CA

Eligibility & Fee
• Instrumentalists & vocalists, ages birth–21
• $20 non-refundable application fee

What to Prepare
• Concerto: memorized movement (≤20 min). Prepare up to 10 minutes with piano accompanist for the January audition.
• Aria: memorized aria (2–5 min). Piano accompanist required.
• Bring 3 copies of your music for the judges.

How to Register

Complete the online application:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd14pCKBpJ6I_UnPtSEivDqM6IbnDFk1EErpj_6tefRbwG_vQ/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=104315701057616372542

Print, sign, scan & send the disclaimer form to: a2luZ3NzeW1waG9ueSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t
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Pay the $20 application fee here:
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Questions? Email: a2luZ3NzeW1waG9ueSB8IGdtYWlsICEgY29t

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• Next Sunday, 14th December, 04:00 pm, Christmas At The Fox in Hanford
• Happening on, 15th March, 04:00 pm, Spring Concert Ft. Young Artist in Hanford
• Happening on, 31st May, 07:00 pm, Pops Concert in the Park in Hanford

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