The Florence Frager Young Artist Competition, which started in the mid-1970s and was named after a member’s mother in 1993, has allowed the Civic to support young talent in the community and showcase them with a full symphonic orchestra for over 40 years. The 2026-2027 Audition Date is Sunday, November 22, 2026, at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church, 9801 Olive Blvd, Creve Coeur, MO 63141. Audition times will be in the evening, and specifics will be decided closer to the date and will be communicated to applicants.
Information for Applicants
Qualifications – An applicant shall:
- Be a senior high school student in grades 9-12.
- Be an orchestral instrumentalist (except piano)
- Complete the application (CLICK HERE TO APPLY)
- Reside within a 150-mile radius of St. Louis
Auditions – An applicant shall:
- Perform from memory a movement from a work in the advanced concert repertoire that is scored for orchestral accompaniment.
- Audition for a maximum of ten minutes
- Supply an accompanist.
- Bring two copies of the music for the judges, with no names on them.
Award
The winner(s) shall receive an honorarium and perform as a soloist(s) with the St. Louis Civic Orchestra at its April concert at the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood. The date is Saturday, April 10, 2027, at 7:00 pm.
Application Procedure
For information, email stlouiscivicorchestra@gmail.com
Click Here for the 25-26 Florence Frager Young Artist Competition Application
Applications must be received by Wednesday, November 19, 2026, but only the first 15 will be accepted.