Classical Music
Classical Music is one of 10 artistic disciplines in YoungArts’ national competition. This discipline is open to orchestral instrumentalists, pianists, and composers.
To be eligible, you must be able to answer ”Yes“ to these statements:
- I am either a citizen of the United States, a permanent resident/green card recipient, or I can demonstrate that I am legally able to receive taxable income in the United States.
- I am in grades 10–12 or 15–18 years of age on December 1 of the year I am applying.
- If I’m selected as an award winner with distinction, this would be my first time attending National YoungArts Week.
The 2026 YoungArts application opens in July 2025.
How is YoungArts different? | Marina Lomazov, National Selection Panelist
How is YoungArts different? | Marina Lomazov, National Selection Panelist
How would you describe YoungArts? | Chase Park (2015 Classical Music)
How would you describe YoungArts? | Chase Park (2015 Classical Music)
How did YoungArts change your life? | Dave Eggar (1987 Classical Music), Guest Artist
How did YoungArts change your life? | Dave Eggar (1987 Classical Music), Guest Artist
What is your experience of YoungArts? | Daniel Bernard Roumain, Guest Artist
What is your experience of YoungArts? | Daniel Bernard Roumain, Guest Artist
L’Oiseau des bois, Op 21 (1865, Doppler)
L’Oiseau des bois, Op 21 (1865, Doppler)
Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon (1994, Previn)
Trio for Piano, Oboe and Bassoon (1994, Previn)
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op 81 (1887, Dvořák)
Piano Quintet in A Major, Op 81 (1887, Dvořák)
Bohemian Rhapsody (1975, Queen)
Bohemian Rhapsody (1975, Queen)
See our FAQ for answers to common questions about the competition and application.
My fellow Classical Musicians were the shining stars for me; their young yet accomplished talents always startled me with awe.”
— Andy Park (2020 Classical Music)