Young Artists Competitions

Entries open: April 21st-25th, 2025

Competition: Saturday, May 17th 8:30am-3pm at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

Honors Recital: Saturday, May 17th, 5-7pm -Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (all medalists present one piece of the judge’s choosing)

Gold Medal Recital: Sunday, May 18th, time/locale TBD

Eligibility: 

● For SLAMTA Teachers most outstanding students teachers' most outstanding students in grades 6-12. 

● Each teacher may enter a maximum of SEVEN students. 

● Medal and honorable mention recipients must participate in the Honors Recital following the auditions. Teachers are also expected to be present. 

Contact Young Artist Competition Chair: Abbey Hayden @ youngartistchair.slamta@gmail.com