Congratulations to our finalists:
1st Place: Noah Smith, clarinet
2nd Place: Ronan Sands, cello
Third Place: George Taylor, violin
Honorable Mention: Linnea Turesson, violin
For more than 40 years, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra has been encouraging and recognizing the outstanding talents of Maine’s high school instrumentalists. We invite you to become a part of this long history by participating in the 44th Annual Maine High School Concerto Competition.
The first-prize winner for the Annas-Cupp Award will be featured in a concerto performance with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra at the annual Young People’s Concerts. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your talents and become part of Bangor Symphony Orchestra history!
Important Dates
MONDAY, JANUARY 13, 2025
All applications must be postmarked prior to midnight
THURSDAY, JANUARY 23, 2025
Applicants notified of selection for public audition recital
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2025
Public audition recital
SUNDAY, MAY 4 & MONDAY, MAY 5, 2025
Winner rehearses and performs with BSO
Awards
- 1st Place, Annas-Cupp Award, $500 and will be featured in a concerto performance with the Bangor Symphony Orchestra during their annual Young People’s Concerts
- 2nd Place, Friends Award, $250
- 3rd Place, Friends Award, $150
Eligibility
This competition is open to any solo string, woodwind, brass, percussion, harp, and piano students in grades 9 through 12, at the time of the application due date. Entrants must not have graduated and must be enrolled in high school or high school program (e.g. home school). Entrants must not have taken the GED. Dual enrollment students are eligible. Entrants must be Maine residents, but may attend high school outside the state of Maine. If questions arise, proof of age, enrollment, and residency may be necessary. Winners of the Annas-Cupp Award in any preceding year are ineligible to compete.