Eleven students in Youngstown State University’s Dana School of Music match skills in the annual Dana Young Artist Competition 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19 in the Edward W. Powers Auditorium at the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown.
The competition, which includes vocal and instrumental performances, is free and open to the public.
The event is open to juniors, seniors and graduate students enrolled in applied music at the Dana School of Music. Up to three winners may be chosen who will perform their competition repertoire with the Dana Symphony Orchestra or the Dana Chamber Orchestra during the 2018-19 season.
Performers are:
The three judges are Steuart Pincombe, cellist with Apollo's Fire; Jeffrey Tedford, orchestra conductor at Grove City College; and Dr. Neil Qiang, pianist and vocal coach at Central State University. They will select the winner at approximately 4:45 p.m. that day.
Parking is available adjacent to the DeYor Performing Arts Center. More information is available by calling the Office of Community Engagement and Events at 330-941-2307.