karen pinoci young artist competition

The New Sussex Symphony is excited to announce the third annual Karen Pinoci Young Artist Competition to celebrate the memory of an energetic conductor and spirited educator.

The winner of the competition will receive $500 and perform as the featured soloist with the orchestra, under the baton of Music Director and Conductor Jordan Brown, at its March 16, 2024 concert. 

The competition is open to high school students playing strings, woodwinds, brass, guitar, harp, and percussion who reside in Sussex, Warren, Passaic, Morris, Bergen or Essex counties. Participants must audition with a solo piece that has orchestral accompaniment. (If that piece is a concerto, one movement will suffice.) 

Please review the attached letter for detailed information concerning the competition, contact information, and the application process. Feel free to share the letter with students, colleagues, and friends.

To apply for an opportunity to audition, please have your students fill out the application via the google form.  They can attach their resume to the google form or email it.  Teacher letter of  recommendation must be emailed by the teacher to: kpinociyac@gmail.com. 

For any questions please contact Susanna Rogers, KPYAC chairperson  •srodgers15@gmail.com•  973-568-9583

Karen Pinoci was the Music Director and Conductor of the New Sussex Symphony for over 27 years until her passing in 2018. This Young Artist Competition is the orchestra's way of honoring her passion for inspiring young people to express themselves through music.