2027 Young Artist Competition

The Myrna Hershberger Young Artist Competition is an annual concerto and aria competition for high school musicians in our region. The competition gives talented young performers the opportunity to compete for a $500 prize and the chance to perform as a soloist with the Bartlesville Symphony Orchestra on its March 20, 2027, mainstage concert at the Bartlesville Community Center.
Eligibility:
Students must be in grades 10–12 during the 2026–27 school year, be at least 15 years old by March 20, 2027, and receive private instruction on their instrument or voice. Students must reside within the competition boundaries of Ponca City to Vinita, west to east, and Independence, KS to Skiatook, OK, north to south.
Important Dates:
📅Applications Due: January 3, 2027
🎼 Competition Auditions: January 10, 2027
🎻 Winner(s) Perform with the BSO: March 20, 2027
This is an opportunity to share your talent on the concert stage, perform with a professional orchestra, and become part of a competition that has supported young musicians for generations.
The public is welcome to attend the competition auditions free of charge.