Celebrating 20 Years & 40 Competitions

Encouraging excellence in the arts

Since 2004, SIYAO has provided the opportunity for young artists to compete in annual vocal and instrumental competitions in the St. Louis metro-east area.

Competitors receive feedback on their performance from music professionals and the chance to win generous monetary prizes ranging from $250 - $1000 for the Senior Division. Junior Division I prizes range from $25 - $100 and Junior Division II range from $50 - $200.

Each competition is limited to 24 participants. Senior Division competitors must be between the ages of twenty and thirty years of age on the date of the competition. Junior Division competitors must be currently in grades 6-12.

"Thank you very much for the opportunity to perform at the the 2018 competition! I had a great experience and enjoyed the performance."

~ Joanne Chang

First Annual SIYAO Junior Instrumental Competition

We are pleased to announce the winners of our first annual Junior Instrumental competition.
Every competitor played beautifully. Special thanks to all the teachers of these fine contestants.

SIYAO Division I Grades 6-8 Results:

1st Place: Aaron Hong, Piano

2nd Place: Jemima Tzeng, Violin

3rd Place: Caroline Zhao, Violin

Honorable Mention:

Max Zvolensky, Violin

Charlie Monaco, Piano

SIYAO Division II Grades 9-12 Results:

1st Place: Andrew Su, Cello

2nd Place: Estelle Limbach, Piano

3rd Place: Zooey Chen, Piano

Honorable Mention:
Graham Pezza, Piano

Simon Van Engen, Piano

Competition Photos

Support SIYAO

Founded in 2003, SIYAO is a publicly funded organization and depends on the financial generosity of music lovers to provide these opportunities to young performers striving to refine their skills. Your contribution and support of our mission is greatly appreciated by the organization and by the competitors.