Cascade Symphony 2027 Rising Star Competition: Young Soloists, $40 Entry by November 1
Cascade Symphony Orchestra in Washington State is accepting entries to its Rising Star Concerto Competition ahead of its youth-oriented concert on February 6, 2027. Applications and recorded auditions are due November 1, 2026, and the entry fee is US$40. This is an opportunity for particularly young instrumental soloists to earn a place on stage with an orchestra. The maximum age is different for piano and violin than for the other permitted instruments, so families should confirm the category before preparing an audition.
Age limits differ by instrument
For piano and violin, applicants must be 12 years old or younger on February 6, 2027. For the other eligible instruments, the maximum age is 15 on that same concert date. These age limits apply to the date of the performance rather than simply to the application deadline. The organisation provides an instrument-by-instrument list of accepted repertoire, so not every concerto movement or arrangement is allowed.
The precise recording requirement
Applicants must supply a performance video of the selected music without accompaniment, without edits and from the repertoire specified for their instrument. A recording of a different movement or an arrangement absent from the official list can make the entry ineligible. The goal is to evaluate the player's independent command of musical phrasing, tempo and technique, without relying on later edits to conceal problems. Confirm technical upload requirements through the official competition form.
Fee and the chance to perform
The published application charge is US$40 and the form describes a check payment procedure. Selected competitors may be invited to appear at the Rising Star event, scheduled for February 6, 2027 at 11 a.m. The major opportunity is to perform as a soloist with the Cascade Symphony Orchestra, rather than a promise of cash paid to every entrant. Travel, instrument transport and other costs are not declared as universally reimbursed.
About Cascade Symphony
Cascade Symphony Orchestra is a community-based orchestral organisation in the Pacific Northwest, with its own concert seasons and programmes intended to encourage younger musicians. Its Rising Star Competition has a specific schedule, repertoire list and orchestra connection that distinguish it from generic online certificate contests. Families can assess the requirements and orchestra's previous activities through its official website.
Applicant checklist
Before November 1, check age eligibility on the February 2027 date, choose a piece from the exact instrument list, record an uninterrupted and unaccompanied performance, pay the required US$40 fee using the authorised instructions, and confirm you could attend the February concert if selected. This outline was verified October 25, 2026; the organiser's current rules control.
Official application / Offizieller Aufruf / Bando ufficiale
Organiser's original rules and application: https://cascadesymphony.org/rising-star-competition/