Online Registration Home > Education & Community > Topitzes Family Fall Youth Concerto Competition Registration Young Artist Competition MenuEducation Programs Young Artist Competitions Topitzes Family Fall Youth Concerto Competition Bolz Young Artist Competition The Final Forte Young People’s Concerts Up Close & Musical® Master Classes Community Engagement Programs Prelude Discussions Topitzes Family Fall Youth Concerto Competition Registration "*" indicates required fields The competition is open to Wisconsin students in grades 3 to 8. Previous winners may not compete in consecutive years on the same instrument. Contracted musicians of the MSO are ineligible. The competition will take place during the day on Sunday, September 27, 2026 at WYSO Center for Music, 1118 E Washington St, Madison, WI 53703. A $30 non-refundable entry fee, payable to the Madison Symphony Orchestra, must accompany the application. Applicants should fill out the form below in its entirety to register for the Topitzes Family Fall Youth Concerto Competition. Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email upon successful submission of the form below. Audition information will be emailed to applicants no less than 7 days prior to the auditions. For any questions, contact Lisa Kjentvet at lkjentvet@madisonsymphony.org. The deadline to both register and submit payment is Sunday, September 13, 2026.Competition Rules Applicants must select a movement from a solo concerto or concert piece with orchestral accompaniment from the standard published repertoire. Simplified arrangements are not allowed. Orchestral accompaniment parts must be readily available. Total performance time shall not exceed 10 minutes, with allowable cuts to the appropriate tutti sections. No cuts may be made to the solo part. In the final performance, any and all cuts must be approved by the Music Director of the Madison Symphony Orchestra. All auditions must be accompanied by a piano reduction of the orchestral score, with the accompanist provided by the applicant. Memorization is required. Soloists may audition on one instrument only from the following list: violin, viola, cello, bass, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, harp, piano, percussion, saxophone, organ, or classical guitar. Applicants must provide THREE judges’ copies of the piano score, with measures numbered. The winner(s) must be available to rehearse in the evening on Monday, November 16, 2026 and perform during the school day on Tuesday, November 17, 2026. Judges have complete discretion in naming or not naming winner(s). The judges’ decisions are final.Soloist InformationPlease enter all basic information below.Name* First Last Age*Please enter a number from 1 to 18.Birth Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Instrument*ViolinViolaCelloBassFluteOboeClarinetBassoonHornTrumpetTromboneTubaHarpPianoPercussionSaxophoneOrganClassical GuitarYears of Study*Mailing Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Student Email* School*Grade Level*3rd4th5th6th7th8thParent Contact InformationFirst Name*Last Name*Email* Phone Number*Phone Type*SelectHomeCellMusical SelectionComposer First Name*Composer Last Name*Title (including No., Op. and key)*Movement*Music Publisher/Edition*Duration* Minutes : Seconds Accompanist InformationName* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Email* Phone Number*Phone Type*SelectHomeCellPrivate Teacher InformationName* First Last Address* Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Email* Phone Number*Phone Type*SelectHomeCellSpecial RequestsPlease enter any questions, comments, or unavoidable scheduling conflicts you may have.Payment InformationRegistration Fee of $30*Pay your non-refundable registration fee. Pay by Check Pay by Credit Card Mail your check, payable to the Madison Symphony Orchestra, to 222 W. Washington Ave., Suite 460, Madison, WI 53703. Your check must be received on or before the deadline for submission. Your registration is not finalized until your registration fee has been received and paid.Topitzes Family Fall Youth Concerto Competition FeeBilling Address* Same as Mailing Address Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Credit Card* American ExpressMasterCardVisaSupported Credit Cards: American Express, MasterCard, Visa Card Number Expiration Date Month Month010203040506070809101112 Year Year20262027202820292030203120322033203420352036203720382039204020412042204320442045 Security Code Cardholder Name Acknowledgement* I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the rules of the competition. Parent/Guardian Electronic Signature*CAPTCHA
