Rising Star Competition
2025 Rising Star Competition
Cascade Symphony seeks an exceptionally accomplished young musician to perform as soloist with Cascade Symphony at the:
Children’s Concert – 3:00 PM – February 7, 2026
ELIGIBILITY:
Piano or Violin – Applicant must be 12 years old or younger on the day of the concert, February 7, 2026.
All Other Instruments – Applicant must be 15 years old or younger on the day of the concert, February 7, 2026.
APPLICATION FEE: $40.00 (Check made payable to Cascade Symphony)
DEADLINE TO APPLY: November 1, 2025
AUDITION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must submit a video recording of their performance – uncut, unedited, and unaccompanied – of the piece specified for their instrument in the 2025 Rising Star Repertoire list:

Congratulations to the 2024-25 Rising Star winner,
Rito Imaoka
Photo by Veronica Ho