Hear some of the University of Arizona’s most accomplished student musicians compete for the opportunity to perform as soloists with the Arizona Symphony Orchestra in the 2027 President’s Concert.

The President’s Competition Finals showcase outstanding performers from the vocal, keyboard, wind and percussion, and string areas. Each event offers audiences the chance to hear exceptional emerging artists perform selected concerto repertoire—and witness the next President’s Concert soloists being chosen.

Vocal Area Finals
Friday, October 16, 2026, at 11 a.m.
Holsclaw Hall

Keyboard Area Finals
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at 7:30 p.m.
Crowder Hall

Wind and Percussion Area Finals
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, at 12 p.m.

String Area Finals
Saturday, November 21, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Holsclaw Hall

All events are held at the University of Arizona School of Music, 1017 N. Olive Road. Admission is free and open to the public.

Can’t attend in person? Watch the livestreams at music.arizona.edu/live.