Thursday Musical Young Artist Program

Xavier Jara, winner of the 2009 Young Artist Competition, Jr. High / High School Guitar category

For over 100 years, Thursday Musical has provided musical inspiration and education for students. We encourage developing musicians by sponsoring the Young Artist Program for students at the junior high, senior high and college level who study music privately. Students are offered a recital performance on the Afternoon Recital Series and an opportunity to compete for scholarships in the Young Artist Competition. Winners are recognized with monetary awards and featured concert performances. Thursday Musical awards as much as $20,000 each year in total scholarships.


Click for 2011-2012 Young Artist Program brochure


Click here to fill out a Young Artist Program membership form and join electronically




Katie Anne Kohler, winner of the 2009 Young Artist Competition, High School Winds category

Young Artist Program Membership

Membership in the Thursday Musical Young Artist Program brings the following benefits:

  • Performance on a Young Artist Afternoon Recital Series Concert
  • Participation in the Young Artist Scholarship Competition
    (open only to members)

  • Admission to all Thursday Musical concerts and events

The membership fee is $40 before November 15th, 2011.  Junior High and High School Students should join by this date to ensure a performance on an Afternoon Recital Series concert (a prerequisite for competition).  College competitors need not schedule a performance; however, it is encouraged as beneficial in the competition preparation process.
After November 15, 2011 the membership fee is $50.


After November 15, you will be sent a membership packet with detailed information on the recitals and competition, and application forms for both.  All forms will also be available here on this webpage, but will only be accepted from current Young Artist Program members.  Please check back for updated information as the season progresses!


The final deadline for competition enrollment is February 1, 2012.

Questions? Contact Michael Davis: 651-227-8189, mijeda@yahoo.com


Young Artist Scholarship Competition

Winners of the 2009 High School Categories

Saturday, March 24, 2012
Brady Educational Center
University of St. Thomas
St. Paul, MN


Click for Competition Rules


Click for an electronic Competition Application



2011 Competition Winners List