GSO 2026 Concerto Competition

The Germantown Symphony Orchestra's 2026 Dr. Ronald F. Vernon Young Artists' Concerto Competition will be held Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Circle Music, 5124 Poplar Ave, Memphis, TN 38117.  

The deadline for applications is Friday, March 27, 2026. 

The Competition is open to young pianists, guitarists, and band/orchestral instrumentalists 18 years or younger at the time of the audition, with a home address within Shelby, Fayette and Tipton counties in Tennessee. 

Winners of the Competition will perform with the Germantown Symphony Orchestra on its 2026-27 Dr. Ronald F. Vernon Young Artists' Concerto Concert in October or November 2026 (concert date and time TBD). In addition, the winners will receive a Music Camp/ School or Independent Study scholarship for use during summer 2026.

Inquire via email at [email protected] or complete an Online Application Form, and review the Competition Rules.

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GSO Young Artists Concert 2019 Photo courtesy of Delia Wages

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