Young Artists Solo Competition
NEWS
Congratulations to the 2025-26 SoCalPhil Young Artists
The Southern California Philharmonic is pleased to announce the results for its 22nd annual Young Artists Solo Competition. All of these talented finalists, as well as those who participated in the initial video rounds, comported themselves with grace and performed like professionals.
The age categories listed below are delineated as follows: Prodigy (13 & Under), Artiste (14-17), and Virtuoso (18-23).
Piano
Prodigy
1st Place: Hiroshi Corro
2nd Place: Alexis Lee
3rd Place: Leon Park
Honorable Mention: Qianer Cheng
Artiste
1st Place: Everett Leigh
2nd Place: Sora Corro
3rd Place: Bella Dang
Honorable Mention: Seojin Park
Virtuoso
1st Place: Dominik Yoder
2nd Place: Tai Lin (Terry) Hsu
3rd Place: Oliver Corro
Vocal
Prodigy
1st Place: Eva Mather
2nd Place: Jessica Wang
3rd Place: Fatima Torres Villalobos
Honorable Mention: Carter Mesa
Artiste
1st Place: Jintian (Jamie) Ma
2nd Place: Asmi Aggarwal
3rd Place: Mark Corrigan
Honorable Mention: Vicky Li
Virtuoso
1st Place: Melanie Juniel
Instrumental
Prodigy
1st Place: Ryan Kim, Cello
2nd Place: Ryan Noda, Violin
3rd Place: Yuchan (Mason) Jeong, Flute
Honorable Mention: Asher Cheung, Cello
Artiste
1st Place: Natalie Xu, Violin
2nd Place: Eunseo (Rachel) Won, Violin
3rd Place: Noah Choi, Cello
Honorable Mention: Ryan Yang, Cello
Virtuoso
1st Place: Damian Silvera, Clarinet
2nd Place: Kika Morioka, Violin
3rd Place: Benjamin Park, Violin
Young Artist Concert Dates in 2026
Instrumental: March 6th and 7th
Vocal: April 17th and 18th
Piano: May 29th and 30th
All concerts at 7:30pm PST
Location:
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
1221 Wass Street
Tustin, CA 92780
Click below for more information on reserving tickets and attending SCP concerts.
Increased Scholarship Awards
Thanks to the generosity of our donors & supporters along with the success of this competition, we are pleased to share that scholarship award values for each 1st place winner will be increased this season.
If you would like to support the Young Artists competition, please make your contribution using the link below.
As a thank you and if desired, you or your business/organization can be recognized as a sponsor on our printed concert programs, our website, and other publicity materials.
Competition Application
The application submission period for the 23rd Young Artists Solo Competition will open on Tuesday September 1st, 2026. Early bird applications will be accepted until October 9th, and the final application due date is Friday October 16th, 2026 at 11:59pm PST.
Information on the 2026-27 competition, including guidelines and FAQs, will be posted soon.
Have Questions?
Please reach out to us at youngartists@socalphil.org! Note that information on the competition will be posted soon, so we encourage you to wait until those documents are available and see if they will answer your questions.
NEWS
Update on the Young Artist Competition
This is the 22nd year that the Southern California Philharmonic has conducted the Young Artists Solo Competition. More than 80 Young Artists competed for a chance to perform with the SoCalPhil in the 2025-2026 season.
Thank you to all the students, teachers and parents who participated in the competition this season. We have some amazing talent in our community, and SoCalPhil is grateful to have the opportunity to work with these young musicians and be part of their musical journey.
Thank you also to the Watson Piano Studio in Fullerton for hosting the auditions, and to the judges and greeters who made the process run smoothly!
Each of the first-place winners will perform with SoCalPhil in one of three 2026 concerts: instrumental winners on March 6th and 7th, vocal winners on April 17th and 18th, and pianist winners on May 29th and 30th.
SoCalPhil is thrilled to once again have the Tustin Area Council for Fine Arts sponsoring this important musical event and supporting the scholarships for our young artists.
Scholarships totaling in excess of $4000 are awarded to these 2025-26 competition winners at the Saturday performance of each concert series. All scholarships are made possible through our partnership with TACFA, as well as donations from our generous patrons and SCP musicians, and audition fees.
To help us continue providing scholarships for the next generation of musicians, please consider donating. Your contribution will help ensure the future of this cherished tradition. Donate here.
For more information on the SCP Young Artists Solo Competition, email us at youngartists@socalphil.org.
Audition for the SoCalPhil!
Interested in joining the Southern California Philharmonic? We’re always looking for passionate, dedicated musicians to grow our ensemble. Whether you’re a seasoned performer or returning to your instrument, we welcome you to audition and become part of our musical community. Let’s make great music together!