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The City of Gaithersburg presents the 2026 Young Artist Award (YAA), a juried competition culminating in a concert for the top prize winners. The goal of the Young Artist Award is to provide musicians ages 12–18 with an enriching artistic experience and encourage them in their love of music.
Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis and will take place from November 1, 2025 through December 14, 2025. There is a $30 registration fee for each entry. This fee is nonrefundable.
All applicants are required to submit the YAA application and registration fee by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 14, 2025, for the application to be considered complete.
After registering through Active, please add your Registration Number to the YAA Application.
YAA application can be found on the City of Gaithersburg Website.
Age Category
Teens
Location
AB - Theatre at Arts Barn
Instructor
Melodia Rinaldi
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