Calling all young recitalists and ensembles!

11th Annual Young Recitalist Competition
Auditions on Saturday, March 28, 2026 & Concert on Sunday, April 19, 2026

The Bay Philharmonic and Bay Phil Guild are holding a Young Recitalist Competition to showcase your talents. This is your chance to shine, perform locally in the community and compete with fellow musicians!

If you play an instrument and are up to 18 years old (as of January 1, 2026), just select up to a 10-minute piece* you can play, and enter the competition. We look forward to hearing your piece! 

*An excerpt from a longer work is acceptable.

Criteria and Process

All it takes to participate is: 

• Reside in Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Milpitas, Newark, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Sunol or Union City

• Complete a short Audition Application 

• Complete your application form and send it with your non-refundable $45 audition fee by Friday, March 20, 2026.

• Prepare to play your piece from memory and demonstrate your artistic nuance, technical skill and musicality 

• Audition on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Fremont’s First United Methodist Church, 2950 Washington Boulevard.

• Hold April 19 open on your calendar to perform if you’re a finalist

Once all applications are received, we’ll contact you to arrange a specific audition time. 

After auditions, our panel of esteemed judges select and notify up to 10 finalists who perform their pieces during a Community Recital on Sunday, April 19, 2026. 

For more information: Call 510-381-2702 or Email shelbyfosterpiano@gmail.com

Awards

Each finalist receives a Certificate of Recognition for their achievement. 

Tickets

Interested in attending the finalists recital on April 19th? Tickets are $20 and available at the door.