Young Artist Competition
On Sunday, May 18, 2025, Eugene Symphony welcomed talented young musicians from across Oregon to perform and compete for prizes at the 2025 Eugene Symphony Guild Legacy Young Artist Competition, before a panel of Eugene Symphony judges at Lane Community College. The Eugene Symphony Guild Legacy Young Artist Competition provides a platform for young musicians to practice their performance skills and an opportunity to receive feedback from professional musicians.
The Eugene Symphony Guild and their Legacy Fund has generously sponsored this annual competition since 2017.
Meet the 2025 Eugene Symphony Guild Legacy Young Artist Competition winners:
SENIOR DIVISION
Cadence Schuerger, marimba
1st Prize, ($1,000)
Alfie Ong, piano
2nd Prize ($500)
Henry Broughton, French horn
Honorable Mention
Nicholas Peterson-Hunt, trumpet
Honorable Mention
JUNIOR DIVISION
Kaylee Nah, violin
1st Prize ($500)
Kristen Kim, cello
2nd Prize ($250)
Andrea Gareddu, trumpet
Honorable Mention
Hazel Heise, tuba
Honorable Mention
Ellie Liu, cello
Honorable Mention
Jacob Peizner, alto saxophone
Honorable Mention
Sabine Voelker, viola
Honorable Mention