Young Artists Auditions

YAA 2024 Information

70th Annual DuPage Symphony Orchestra | Young Artists Auditions
Sunday, January 28th, 2024

The DSO strives to encourage serious study and musical excellence among young musicians through its annual Young Artists Auditions. The audition experience is designed to be both educational and rewarding for the participants. All entrants will be evaluated by experienced judges and will receive written comments and suggestions based on their individual performances.  

The First Place Winner will receive a cash award of $500.00 and the opportunity to appear as a soloist performing for 10-15 minutes with the DuPage Symphony Orchestra during the 3:00 PM concert on Sunday, March 17. The Second Place Winner will receive $300.00 in cash. 

The 2024 Young Artist Auditions have passed. Browse below to learn more about the 2024 competition winners and the judges.

2024 Competition Winners

Photo credit: CYSO/Ed Spinelli

First Place

Henry Auxenfans, violin

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Second Place

Kenneth Gallwas, piano

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Honorable Mention

Joseph Gallwas, piano

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2024 Judges:

Daniel O'Connell

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Katherine Petersen

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Brayer Teague

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2023 Competition Winners

Tristan Zhu_YAA First Prize 2023

First Place

Tristan Zhu, violin

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Second Place

Jeffery Tong, cello

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Honorable Mentions

Sofia Radovic
violin and viola

Elizabeth Romanyuk
piano

Elle Cho
violin

2023 Judges:

Joanne May

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Ani Gogova

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Sean Kelley

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2022 Competition Winners

William Tan

First Place

William Tan

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Second Place

Ella Saputra

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Honorable Mentions:

Sofia Radovic, Viola
Melody Xu, Piano
Recognition: Landon Kim 

2022 Judges:

Susan Chou

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Kevin Kosobayashi

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Gail Sonkin

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