Solo Competition

Every year, we host a solo competition, offering eligible current and former students the opportunity to show off their chops and win a cash prize. There are two divisions to our solo competition.

Instrumentalists must perform on an orchestra or band instrument, guitar, or voice. Piano is not an accepted instrument in this competition.

Applications will open in March 2025.

High School Division

Open to high school juniors and seniors who are or have been previously enrolled in an Elemental Music program (including Encore/Bergmann Program).

First prize: $500
Second prize: $300
Third prize: $200

Middle School Division

Open to current 8th graders who are or have been previously enrolled in an Elemental Music program ((including Encore/Bergmann Program).

First prize: $250
Second prize: $150
Third prize: $100

Applicants must upload a video recording of a solo work of your choice to YouTube. The recording should not exceed 8 minutes in length.

application deadline: wednesday, may 1 at 9:00pm

>>CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION<<

Mentor program

Many of our alumni students love coming back as Mentors in our ensembles. Middle school students in our Mentor Program assist in rehearsals and play with our ensembles. High school students assist with one-on-one mentoring opportunities. Interested in mentoring?

Fill out the appropriate application:

Middle school (for band, choir, strings)

High school volunteer application (including mentoring)

Volunteer Opportunities

For more information on community service opportunities, please click here.

Useful Downloads

Middle School Mentor Application
High School Volunteer Application