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2nd ANNUAL

CONCERTO
COMPETITION

The Coronado Philharmonia Orchestra is excited to present the 2nd Annual 2026 “CPO Concerto Competition,” open to young instrumentalists aged 7 to 21. Eligible participants may compete on strings, winds, brass, piano, harp and guitar.

Ages

  • Kinder Mozart - Ages 7-12

  • Young Beethoven - Ages 13-17

  • Au Fait Bach - Ages 18-21

Fees

$50 non-refundable fee per contestant

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Deadlines

March 29, 2026: Sign Up and Video Submission. Video should contain no more than 15 minutes of performance. It must be a one shot with no editing or will not be accepted.

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April 11, 2026: Contestants will be notified if they advance to the next step in the process.

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May 9, 2026: Contest will take place in the “Winn Room” at the Coronado Library, 640 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA 92118 (Every contestant MUST have an accompanist. CPO will not provide one. )

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May 23, 2026: The winners will be announced during the “Honoring America” concert on May,23, 2026 at 7PM at CPAC, 650 D Ave, Coronado, CA.

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Awards/Prizes

15 contestants (5 from each category) will be invited to perform in front of our judge panel.

 

  • Kinder Mozart ages (7-12)

1st prize Gold Medal and $250. Winner will play with CPO on our 1st 2026-2027 season concert.

2nd prize Silver Medal

3rd prize Bronze Medal

 

  • Young Beethoven  (ages 13-17)

1st prize Gold Medal and $500. Winner will play with CPO on our 1st 2026-2027 season concert.

2nd prize Silver Medal

3rd prize Bronze Medal

 

  • Au Fait Bach  (ages 18-21)

1st prize Gold Medal and $1000. Winner will play with CPO on our 1st 2026-2027 season concert.

2nd prize Silver Medal

3rd prize Bronze Medal

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Rules

  • Participants should play ONLY ONE  movement from the concerto. 

  • Applicants must provide one original copy of the part & score of their piece of choice: a PDF upload for the preliminary video submission and an original for the final round in person.

  • Memorization is required.

  • Applicants must provide their own accompanist.

  • No repertoire changes are allowed after registration.

  • The decision of the judges is final.

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Pre-approved Repertoire List (Strings, Winds, Brass, Piano and Harp only)  IMSLP

Participants should play ONLY ONE  movement from the concerto. ​

  • Any Bach, Mozart, Haydn and Vivaldi concerto

  • Cello:  Edward Elgar – Cello Concerto in E minor, Op. 85

Gabriel Fauré – Elegy, Op. 24

  • Piano: Any traditional concerto repertory

  • Beethoven Piano Concerto No1, No2, No3

  • Edvard Grieg Piano Concerto No1

  • Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No1,No2 

  • Saint Sean Piano Concerto No2

  • F. Chopin Piano Concerto No1, No2

  • Trumpet: Hummel Trumpet Concerto in E Major S. 49

  • Flute: Mozart Concerto No. 1 (K. 313), No. 2 (K. 314), Andante in C (K. 315), Rondo in D major, Chaminade Concertino, Reinecke Concerto, Concertos by Stamitz, Vivaldi, Telemann; Solos with Orchestra: Périlhou Ballade, Fauré Fantaisie, Hüe Fantaisie, Morlacchi Swiss Shepherd.

  • Clarinet: Mozart Concerto in A major (K. 622) Weber Concertos No.1 & No 2, Stamitz Concerto No. 3 in Bb.

  • Oboe: Mozart Concerto in C (K. 314/271k), Albinoni Concerto in D minor, Op. 9, No. 2, Vivaldi Concertos.

  • Bassoon: Mozart Concerto K. 191/186e, Weber Andante and Hungarian Rondo, Vivaldi Concertos.

 

 

*If the concerto you are planning to perform is not listed here, please contact us and we will let you know whether it is possible.  Contact us: coronadophilharmonia.info@gmail.com

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