Each year, GBYO holds a concerto competition for members of the Philharmonic, Wind Ensemble, and Symphony.

Winners perform with their orchestra in the final concert of the year, in Macky Auditorium.

Repertoire must be approved by the conductor. Pieces need to be memorized and performed with piano accompaniment, provided by the student. There is an entrance fee.

Once a musician has won a GBYO concerto competition, that musician is ineligible to compete in future GBYO concerto competitions, even if on a different instrument, for two years.

The competition is open to the public and free to attend - we encourage parents, teachers, and other interested audience members to attend!

Monday January 12, 2026
Timing tbd
Mt. View United Methodist Church
355 Ponca Place, Boulder