The UMSL Music Department is thrilled to announce the 2025–2026 Young Artist Competition!
This year’s competition will take place on Friday, November 21, 2025, at the Touhill Performing Arts Center in the Lee Theater. Information regarding auditions for the Young Artist Competition can be found by choosing College Division or Junior Division.
WINNERS, 2024:
College Division
Winners:
Jake Philipak, clarinet
Eric Zhang, piano
Junior Division
Winners:
Samuel Wenger-Stickel, violin
Jessica Hale, euphonium
WINNERS, 2023:
College Division
Winners:
Rita Schien, soprano
Emma Cheng, cello
Junior Division
Winners:
Zoe Baldwin, violin
Aiden moon, violin
WINNERS, 2022:
College Division
Winners:
Dasol Kim, piano
John Tobin, viola
Junior Division
Winner: Hannah Wolkowitz, alto saxophone
Runner-up: Christian Won, piano
Honorable Mention: Asher Koh, piano
WINNERS, 2021:
College Division
Winner: Bailey Kayser, vibraphone
Runner-up: Jing Qiao, soprano
Honorable Mention: Miho Tago, piano
Junior Division
Winner: Bradley Smith, violin
Runner-up: Micaela Chyu, violin
Honorable Mention: Asher Koh, piano
Daniel Kuehler performs Brahms' Piano Concerto No. 1 with the UMSL University Orchestra
*Residents of Midwest Student Exchange Program (MSEP) member states receive 150% of resident college tuition rates, a significant savings compared to out-of-state tuition rates. The following states are members: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, and Wisconsin.
