Application fee: $99 via GetAcceptd.com
Deadline: 11:55 p.m. September 30, 2026

Important dates:

Applications accepted: April 15-September 30, 2026
October 2026: Recorded round (round 1) judged to choose 12 finalists and alternates

November 2026: Finalists notified
December 7, 2026: deadline for finalists to confirm if they will travel to Colorado for the Live round finals on January 16, 2027.

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LIVE ROUND FINAL COMPETITION: Saturday, January 16, 2027.
9am-4pm  Competition
7 pm       1st, 2nd, 3rd place finalists perform a movement from their winning concerto at public recital

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WINNER PERFORMANCE WITH JSO:  Sunday, April 4, 2027  3:00 p.m.
note: date not yet confirmed

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RUNNER-UP PERFORMANCE WITH Flatirons Community Orchestra:  Spring 2028

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