2026 Vernice N. Church Challenge for Young Artists

Cello
Cello

2026 Vernice N. Church Challenge for Young Artists

Junior High and High School students from Northern and Central New York as well as the Capital Region who are “Pursuing Artistic Growth” will perform a live in-person recital. Participants will be performing a piece from the current NYSSMA Manual, Level 5 or 6.

All young artists performing in the recital will receive a Certificate of Participation and written feedback from a panel of professional musicians including the Orchestra’s Music Director, Michael J. Colburn.

Click here for more information about the challenge, including guidelines and application.

Dates/Locations

Sat
May 2
2026

10:00 AM

Venue TBA