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 audition date for the 2024-2025 season is Sunday evening, November 24, 2024, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at St. Paul’s Evangelical Church at 9801 Olive Blvd. Audition times will be decided closer to the date.
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 ten minutes maximum
- Supply an accompanist.
- Bring two copies of the music for the judges without any names on the copies.
Award
The judges shall choose no more than three winners. The winner(s) shall receive an honorarium and perform as a soloist(s) with the St. Louis Civic Orchestra at its scholarship concert at the 560 Music Center, Trinity Ave. St. Louis, MO 63130. The date is Friday, April 11, 2025, at 7:00 pm.
Application Procedure
For information, email stlouiscivicorchestra@gmail.com
Click Here for the 24-25 Florence Frager Young Artist Competition Application