Thank you to everyone that applied to our 2023 YAC

For over 40 years, the WIS has hosted the Young Artist Competition, giving our area youth the opportunity to compete for the chance to perform with the Washington Idaho Symphony along with a cash price and commemorative plaque.

Each fall the WIS starts collecting applications from local musicians in High School and College. Those applications are reviewed by a panel of WIS orchestra members, including WIS Music Director, Dr. Danh Pham. The finalists are then invited to perform their piece to a panel of adjudicators. Two winners (one from the High School Division and one from the Collegiate Division) are chosen and given the opportunity to perform during the WIS Young Artists Concert in the Spring.

2024 competition dates:

Info coming soon!

*Please review the above Competition rules before submitting your application below

Please complete the below application. Once you have completed the below form, you will be redirected to the Application Fee Payment Page.

If you have any questions you can call us at 208-874-4162 or by emailing info@wa-idsymphony.org

The WIS is committed to supporting music education and is proud to highlight the talent we have right here in the Northwest!

THE YAC IS MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE DOMEY GILLESPIE YOUNG ARTISTS FUND. DONATIONS TO THE FUND CAN BE MADE BY THROUGH THE INNOVIA FOUNDATION.