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2026 Brockton Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition

The Brockton Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition recognizes students of exceptional musical talent.

In partnership with the Prone Family Foundation

With the Prone Family Foundation, we offer first, second, and third place awards:

  • First place, $1500
    and an invitation to perform with the BrSO
  • Second place, $1000
  • Third place, $500

Youth Competition audition slots are currently filled.

Thanks to everyone for your interest! The waiting list is also currently full. We look forward to meeting this year's applicants on November 7th.

Open to: All musicians, ages 12-18, in middle or high school as of November 7, 2026. Past first-place winners are not eligible. The competition is open to all musicians, including vocalists!

Repertoire
• Instrumentalists: First movement of a concerto; additional movements optional
• Vocalists: 8-15 minutes of music for voice and orchestra (choice of a few opera or concert arias)

Registration Begins: Monday, Sept. 14, 2026. First come, first served.

Registration Deadline: Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026, or until all slots are filled.

Entrance Fee: $35 entrance fee is required to complete your registration
(non-refundable in case of withdrawal or failure to appear at audition)

Audition Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026 from 9:00AM to 4:30PM

Location: Christ Congregational Church, 1350 Pleasant Street, Brockton, MA 02301

Please email brsoyouth@gmail.com with any questions!