Richmond Symphony League’s 55th Annual Student Concerto Competition
Sponsored by the Elinor and Frank Kuhn Concerto Competition Fund
Since 1969, the Richmond Symphony League has hosted this student concerto competition to encourage and recognize young musicians from Virginia. The first-prize winner will receive a cash award and be considered for an invitation to perform with the Richmond Symphony during the 2025–26 season. The competition is open to classically-trained instrumental music students from Virginia who have not graduated from high school who play woodwind, brass, string, piano, and percussion instruments.
COMPETITION - Students who are accepted to participate will compete in-person on Jan. 3, 2026.
AWARD - Grand Prize Winner will receive $1,000 and be considered for an invitation to perform with the Richmond Symphony during the 2025–26 season. Runner-up Prize Winner will receive $750 and be considered for an invitation to perform for a Richmond Symphony League event.
Use this link to submit your repertoire approval form with the Richmond Symphony Education Dept.:
Registration Link - RSL Concerto Competition Registration
Once your concerto repertoire is approved, then use the following link to complete your registration:
Registration - Payment Only Link - Richmond Symphony League 55th Concerto Competition - 1/3/2026