MUSIC EDUCATION OFFERINGS FOR STUDENTS
Providing opportunities for students in our community to learn about classical music is an important part of the Utah Symphony’s mission. We offer a variety of opportunities for individual students and classes to experience the Utah Symphony.
Salute to YouthPERFORMANCE CLASS SERIESHIGH SCHOOL MUSIC CLUBSOther Resources
SALUTE TO YOUTH
Thank you to everyone who participated in the 2023 Salute to Youth Competition! We are excited to announce the following winners:
Alina Baron, violin
Whitney Baron, violin
Alvin Gao, piano
Deann Huang, violin
Sarah Kendell, violin
Maya Marsh, piano
Ezekiel Sokoloff, violin
Anne Turner, mezzo-soprano
Sophie Wilkes, violin
Learn more about our 2023 Salute to Youth soloists and purchase tickets for the concert.
Entering its 63rd year, the Salute to Youth concerto concert is a long-standing Utah Symphony tradition in which Utah’s young musicians in piano, strings, winds, brass, percussion, harp, voice, and small ensemble compete for the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Utah Symphony. This concerto competition is committed to supporting, fostering, and recognizing extraordinary young musicians in the state of Utah. Auditions are adjudicated by the Symphony’s distinguished panel who look for exceptional technique and musicality. The final competition takes place in September with preliminary auditions in July. Up to three winners from each age division will solo with the Utah Symphony on Wednesday, November 22, 2023.
APPLICANT DIVISIONS
PIANO | STRINGS | WINDS | BRASS | PERCUSSION | HARP | VOICE | ENSEMBLE | |
Elementary Division | Age 8-12 | Age 8-12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | Age 8-12 | N/A | One Division Ages 8-19 |
Junior Division | Age 13-15 | Age 13-15 | Age 13-17 | Age 13-17 | Age 13-17 | Age 13-15 | Age 16-18 | One Division Ages 8-19 |
Senior Division | Age 16-19 | Age 16-19 | Age 18-21 | Age 18-21 | Age 18-21 | Age 16-19 | Age 19-23 | One Division Ages 8-19 |
IMPORTANT DATES
- Now-June 5, 2023 – Ensemble repertoire requests sent to Jessica Wiley at [email protected]
- July 1, 2023 – Applications and Fees are completed and payed; need-based scholarships available
- July 15, 2023 – Submit your preliminary audition recordings
- August 14, 2023 – Results of preliminary auditions emailed
- September 11, 2023 – Final audition rounds
- November 22, 2023 – Salute to Youth Concert with Utah Symphony
Please carefully read the rules and check your repertoire before submitting an application.
The application deadline has passed.
Be sure to whitelist [email protected] and check your “spam” or “junk mail” folders periodically for any emails regarding the application process for Salute to Youth.
PERFORMANCE CLASS SERIES
Utah Symphony | Utah Opera hosts performance classes with visiting guest artists. The public is welcome to audit these classes.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC CLUBS
Enjoy great performances at a special low price by organizing a music club in collaboration with Utah Symphony | Utah Opera! There are TWO types of High School Club packages available, so gather your friends and classmates to explore the symphony and opera performances you’d like to attend.
CHOOSE YOUR PACKAGE:
Symphony Club: attend five (5) US|UO performances
- Select four (4) Utah Symphony concerts and one (1) Opera-Tunities dress rehearsal.
- Public and Charter Schools: $20 per student ($5/symphony; opera is FREE)
- Private and Home Schools: $25 per student ($5/symphony; $5/opera)
Opera Club: attend all four (4) final “Opera-tunity” dress rehearsals
- Public and Charter Schools: all student tickets are FREE
- Private and Home Schools: $20 per student ($5/opera)
Teachers and non-teacher adults are invited to accompany students as chaperones ($5/Opera, $20/Symphony), but students may order tickets and attend on their own. SIGN UP today to register your music club and secure your seats!
Special Offer: Consider scheduling a tour of one of our buildings, or inviting a musician or staff member to speak to your group. Additional interests can be selected on STEP 5 of the online ticket request form.
OTHER RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS
