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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
Sat, Nov 15Edwardsville2025 Junior Instrumental Competition Division I: Grades 6 - 8
Sat, Nov 15Edwardsville2025 Junior Instrumental Competition Division II: Grades 9-12
2026 Senior Division Registration will open January 2026
Sr. Instrumental Competition
Saturday March 14, 2026
Sr. Vocal Competition
Saturday April 11, 2026
Both competitions are open to competitors between 20 and 30 years of age and will be held in person at
First Presbyterian Church
3601 Ridgeview Road, Edwardsville IL 62025
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.
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