Showcase and Ovation
Concerto Competitions
SDYS offers two separate yearly Concerto Competitions to further its individual members' opportunities at the highest level. One competition is for Showcase musicians and the other is for Ovation musicians.
Winners perform their solos accompanied by a large ensemble.
This year, candidates for the Ovation competition must select a movement from a multi-movement concerto. Complete concertos will not be performed for the 2022-2023 season. Candidates for the Showcase competition must select a movement from the approved list of concertos.
The competitions take place in two rounds. The preliminary round is for all candidates, however, a limited number of candidates will advance to a public performance final round.
Please review the competition details, application deadline, and full requirements on the SDYS website prior to registering. There is a $40 application fee.
Showcase Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 30, 2022- St. Paul’s Cathedral;
2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Approx. 2:30-7:30pm
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.
Final Round: Tuesday, November 15, 2022 - San Diego Central Public Library,
Neil Morgan Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 6pm
Free event – public welcome!
Ovation Competition
Preliminary Round: Sunday, October 23, 2022- St. Paul’s Cathedral; 2728 Sixth Ave, San Diego, CA 92103 Approx. 2:30-7:30pm
Please note, preliminary rounds are NOT open to the public.
Final Round: Tuesday, November 8, 2022 - San Diego Central Public Library,
Neil Morgan Auditorium, 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101 6pm
Free event – public welcome!
*Application Deadline: October 3 at 5pm