The Young Artists Competition is held annually to promote and encourage talented student musicians across the region. School-age musicians may compete in one of nine divisions based on instrumentation and age. A jury of regional professional musicians evaluates the competitors. There will be cash prizes in each category. Registration for the 2022-2023 event is closed. This year’s competition was held at Columbia Basin College on March 4th. The winners of each division are slated to perform at Mid-Columbia Symphony’s May concert. For more information about the Young Artists Competition, contact the Symphony office at (509) 943-6602.