Youth Soloist Competition
UPDATED INFO FOR 2026 COMING SOON!
If The Grand Rapids Symphonic Band is again sponsoring their annual Youth Soloist Competition to find the state’s finest high school wind or percussion soloist. This opportunity is available to any student who is currently enrolled in a secondary band program in the state of Michigan. In addition to performing a solo with the band, the winning student will also receive a $1000 scholarship. This money may be used for college, music camps, private lessons, instruments, etc.
The youth soloist will appear in concert with the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band, conducted by Barry Martin, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Grandville High School at 7:00 p.m.
Please download the document below for further information and to apply for the Youth Soloist opportunity!
Youth Soloist Competition letter
Youth Soloist Director letter
Youth Soloist Application form
For any additional questions - please contact our Youth Soloist coordinator, Krystal Lesky @ [email protected]
If The Grand Rapids Symphonic Band is again sponsoring their annual Youth Soloist Competition to find the state’s finest high school wind or percussion soloist. This opportunity is available to any student who is currently enrolled in a secondary band program in the state of Michigan. In addition to performing a solo with the band, the winning student will also receive a $1000 scholarship. This money may be used for college, music camps, private lessons, instruments, etc.
The youth soloist will appear in concert with the Grand Rapids Symphonic Band, conducted by Barry Martin, on Saturday, February 8th, 2025 at Grandville High School at 7:00 p.m.
Please download the document below for further information and to apply for the Youth Soloist opportunity!
Youth Soloist Competition letter
Youth Soloist Director letter
Youth Soloist Application form
For any additional questions - please contact our Youth Soloist coordinator, Krystal Lesky @ [email protected]