• Open to those who complete the registration by April 20, 2025 and become KAMSA Youth Orchestra members for the 2025 season.

The first round is screened with video submission for the KAMSA orchestra audition. Contestants who advance to the final round will be notified via email. The final round is an in-person competition.
The winner will participate in all sectionals and rehearsals, and perform their solo piece with the orchestra during the 2025 KAMSA concert.

Note: Once contestants qualify for the final round, they can accept their spots by submitting a separate application with a non-refundable fee of $60.

1. It is open to all orchestral instruments. (Strings, woodwinds, brass and percussion)
2. Contestants are expected to play one movement from a concerto or a piece for solo and orchestra. Selections must have a published orchestral accompaniment and be Digital Rights Management (DRM) free.
3. The piece must be played from memory at the time of competition.
4. Contestants should provide their own accompanist.
5. Contestants should provide a copy of the score of the piece for the judge.

For more information, send an e-mail to: info@kamsa.org