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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 $50 - $150 and Junior Division II range from $100 - $300.
Each competition is limited to 24 participants. Senior Division competitors must be between the ages of nineteen 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
2025-2026 Competition Season
2026 Junior Vocal CompetitionSat, Oct 17First Presbyterian Church, Edwardsville
2026 Junior Instrumental Competition Division ISat, Nov 14Edwardsville
2026 Junior Instrumental Competition Division IISat, Nov 14Edwardsville
2027 Senior Instrumental CompetitionSat, Mar 13First Presbyterian Church, Edwardsville
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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