2026 Eleanor B. Nelson Concerto CompetitionCompetitionThe competition will be held at the Lloyd Hill Auditorium at Quincy High School in Quincy, MA on Sunday, February 1, 2026. Competitors will be expected to perform a concerto in its entirety (all movements), from memory, accompanied by their own pianist. Competitors should prepare a piece that has an orchestra accompaniment and is at least 10 minutes. Members of the QSO will evaluate the performances and determine the winner. All decisions of the competition jury are final.
Note: In the event of inclement weather, the competition will be rescheduled to Sunday, February 8, 2026. WinningThe winner of the competition will appear as the featured soloist at the QSO's
Spring Concert, which takes place at 2:30pm on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at Quincy High School. They will also be presented with the $1000 Robert E. Brown Scholarship. EligibilityThe competition is open to any student who has not yet graduated from high school as of the date of the competition.
How to ApplyStudents may enter online by filling out this Google form. After filling out the form, print it, have the applicant sign, and include a non-refundable registration fee of $25, payable to the Quincy Symphony Orchestra. The deadline to apply is January 16, 2026.
Mail this form to: 2026 EBN Concerto Competition Quincy Symphony Orchestra PO Box 2 Wollaston, MA 02170-0002 If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected]. |
Competition LocationLloyd Hill Performing Arts Center at Quincy High School
75 Russell Park Quincy, MA 02169 |
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