(RIVER EDGE, NJ) -- Adelphi Orchestra's Young Artist Competition is an annual competition for musicians up to age 23. A winner will be awarded a solo appearance with the Adelphi Orchestra in theirYoung Artist Showcase Concert. The deadline to submit a video audition is Wednesday, Febuary 1, 2023. Finalists will be chosen from the Video Round.

The competition has three divisions: College (student in a University/College/Conservatory or 18 – 23); Senior (15-18); and Junior (14 and under) Division – All as of February 1, 2023.

On Saturday, April  22, 2023, there will be a finalist recital at the National Opera Center NYC. Awards will be given in each category and soloists chosen for the 2023-24 Young Artist Concert

​The Video Round:  Select a work of your choice (one movement of a concerto) or a short piece. Accompaniment is not required but suggested. Submit an audition recording via  Youtube, Vimeo. Complete the Online Application and pay the $85 Application Fee.

The mission of the Adelphi Orchestra (AO) is to serve the musical and educational needs of our community, with special emphasis given to families, seniors, and those with limited financial means. To further this end, numerous concerts are offered free of admission charges. The AO strives to advance the orchestral arts through education, original commission, community partnerships, and its robust young artist programming. We foster a challenging environment where artistic excellence flourishes.