Application Deadline: March 1 (Sun)
Live Auditions: March 8 (Sun) 3pm
2026 Winners will perform at First Baptist Church in Columbia, SATURDAY at 3pm, April 11, 2026.
*Please note: The 2026 Concerto Competition regrets we cannot consider Beethoven's Triple Concerto as one of the repertoire considerations.
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2026 Competition Details
Prize:
Eligibility:
Repertoire:
Fees:
Regulations:
Music & Scores:
Check list:
If you have any questions, please contact the Competition Chair, Ayako Tsuruta at atsuruta at aol dot com.
- Three winners will perform a movement of a concerto with an orchestral accompaniment of your choice, in a subscription concert on April 11, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in downtown Columbia.
- Each soloist’s $300 cash award is an honorarium for the April concert.
Eligibility:
- Students must be [1] A pre-collegiate student 18 years or younger on March 8, 2026, AND [2] must be a resident of Missouri. Students residing in Missouri who studies with an instructor who is not a member of MMAMTA may still apply, but there is a non-refundable, additional entrance fee of $100 with the application.
- Students of all instruments and vocal range may enter the competition, however the student may enter in one category only. Previous winners are not eligible to enter until the following year (i.e. every two years) with the same instrument/voice. The winner of the competition must be available to attend a dress rehearsal in a week of concert (exact date and time is TBA) before the concert in Columbia, and perform in the Odyssey Series in Columbia on April 11th (Saturday) at 3pm. If winner(s) are unable to commit to dress rehearsal (the only rehearsal with Odyssey Chamber Ensemble), they may opt to perform with an orchestral accompaniment instead.
Repertoire:
- Applicants should prepare an aria or a movement from a published concerto or a short work (ca. 15 min or less) that has an orchestral accompaniment. We will also accept aria or concerto in its entirety if it is about 15 minutes. Due to copyright concerns, repertoire will be reviewed at the time of the application submission, and an original copy of the score must be produced at the time of the competition. If the repertoire cannot be approved, the competition fee will be returned, and the application will be voided.
- *Please note: The 2026 Concerto Competition regrets we cannot consider Beethoven's Triple Concerto as one of the repertoire considerations.
- There is a repertoire stipulation of music composed on or before 1820. While the winners will be offered a performance at Odyssey’s “Baroque Concerto” concert in April, being selected a winner does not guarantee an orchestral performance, due to logistics within the limited time frame.
- Memorization is optional for an alternative evaluative audition. If you decide to use music, you will be automatically considered for the evaluation only. To be considered as one of the three winners, you must have your work memorized.
Fees:
- The non-refundable entrance fee is: $35.00 per student of a MMAMTA member whose dues have been paid in full, or for the students of non-members, a non-refundable $100.00 additional fee per application is required.
- The membership must belong to the instructor of the applicant, not their accompanist. One check should be sent by the teacher to cover the total fees, along with the completed Concerto Competition Entry Form.
Regulations:
- Two adjudicators will select three Winners.
- There is only one category in 2026.
- Adjudicators reserve the right to not select three winners if suitable candidates are not identified. Judges will be handed a program with performer’s number and repertoire only.
- Audition performance order will be determined by random drawing, unless there needs to be a schedule accommodation, which should be indicated at the time of the application deadline.
- The competition will be livestreamed, and open to the public. The event is free. The competition performance is an Odyssey production, and owns all rights to the live and recorded performances. You may record yourself for explicit personal use only.
- Time limit may be imposed at the auditions, if there are more than 15 contestants. Sensible cuts in tutti are allowed. The result will be announced at the conclusion of the auditions.
Music & Scores:
- Photocopies are not allowed. Applicant should provide one clean original copy to the judges.
Check list:
- Application fee, per student ($35 payable to “Odyssey” for MMAMTA members; additional $100 per application for non-members)
- Completed entry form
- Did you check the repertoire with the Competition Chair?
- Do you have a confirmed accompanist? You may also request one from Odyssey by contacting the Competition Chair.
- Is your e-mail current? ALL official correspondences will be conducted over e-mail for record keeping purposes.
If you have any questions, please contact the Competition Chair, Ayako Tsuruta at atsuruta at aol dot com.
2025
2025 Judges
Dr. Albert Kim is Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Central Missouri (UCM). He has performed and taught throughout the United States, Europe, and China, with recital and concerto appearances at Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the San Francisco International Piano Festival, the Kuhmo Chamber Music Festival, and many others. He completed his formal training with Solomon Mikowsky and Natalya Antonova and holds degrees from Harvard University and the Eastman School of Music. As a teacher, performer, arranger, and speaker he gives energetic and unconventional readings of the standard repertoire, and is dedicated to the premise that music—whether created today or centuries ago—belongs to all who seek their voice through a total knowledge of their craft.
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Native to Kansas City, Erik Hassell teaches strings at Oxford Middle School in the Blue Valley School District, Overland Park, KS and runs a thriving violin/viola studio in the KC area. He completed both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in music at Mizzou while studying violin with Eva Szekely. In 2022, Mr Hassell received the MoASTA Studio Teacher Award. He subs in the region with the Springfield Symphony (MO), Topeka Symphony, and Missouri Symphony. He currently performs with the Odyssey Chamber Ensemble, Lee's Summit Symphony as associate concertmaster, and the Taneycomo Festival Orchestra as concertmaster. As an active violinist in Kansas City, Mr Hassell has enjoyed working with alternative groups such as the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Sonic Symphony, and artists such as Evanescence, The Eagles, and Lindsey Sterling.
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Congratulations to the Winners of the 2025 Pre-Collegiate Aria/Concerto Competition!
The 2025 Winners:
Amy Zhou - F. J. Haydn: Piano Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII/11, I. Vivace - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Sarah Won - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, II. Andante - student of Natalia Bolshakova
Elizabeth Smith - Carl Stamitz: Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1, I. Risoluto - student of Leslie Perna
Alternate:
Amy Han - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, “Jeunehomme," I. Allegro - student of Natalia Bolshakova
Honorable Mentions:
Isabelle Ortis - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, II. Andante - student of Carrie Conklin
Judges Discretionary Recognition
Colin Cao - L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58, II. Andante con moto - student of Carrie Conklin
Ethan Fu - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, I. Allegro - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Lauren Miyamoto - L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, I. Allegro con brio - student of Ayako Tsuruta
2025 Judges:
Erik Hassle, violin - Instructor in Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. Albert Kim, piano - Professor at the Central Missouri University in Warrensburg
Amy Zhou - F. J. Haydn: Piano Concerto No. 11 in D Major, Hob. XVIII/11, I. Vivace - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Sarah Won - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, II. Andante - student of Natalia Bolshakova
Elizabeth Smith - Carl Stamitz: Viola Concerto in D Major, Op. 1, I. Risoluto - student of Leslie Perna
Alternate:
Amy Han - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 9 in E-flat Major, “Jeunehomme," I. Allegro - student of Natalia Bolshakova
Honorable Mentions:
Isabelle Ortis - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A Major, K. 488, II. Andante - student of Carrie Conklin
Judges Discretionary Recognition
Colin Cao - L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, Op. 58, II. Andante con moto - student of Carrie Conklin
Ethan Fu - W. A. Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K. 466, I. Allegro - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Lauren Miyamoto - L. van Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, I. Allegro con brio - student of Ayako Tsuruta
2025 Judges:
Erik Hassle, violin - Instructor in Kansas City, Missouri
Dr. Albert Kim, piano - Professor at the Central Missouri University in Warrensburg
The 2024 Winners:
Anya Akhmadullina - W. A. Mozart, Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, III. Rondeau - Tempo di minuetto - student of Julie Rosenfeld
Jerry Chang - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, I. Allegro con brio - student of Zena Ilyashov
Zoe Baldwin, Hayden Baker, and Brandon Hu - J. S. Bach, Concerto in D Major for Three Violins, I. Allegro - students of Joo Kim and Angie Smart
Alternate:
Lauren Miyamoto - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, III. Rondo. Allegro - Presto - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Honorable Mentions:
Ethan Fu - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, I. Allegro con brio - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Liang Lim - Haydn Concerto in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1, I. Moderato - student of Kirk Trevor
Judges Discretionary Recognition
Isabelle Ortis - W. A. Mozart Piano Concerto no. 21 in C Major, K. 467, II. Andante - student of Carrie Conklin
Caleb Mayer - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor," II. Adagio un poco mosso
2024 Judges:
Dominique Archambeau, viola - ABD, University of Iowa
Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, piano - St. Charles Community College; MU
Anya Akhmadullina - W. A. Mozart, Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, III. Rondeau - Tempo di minuetto - student of Julie Rosenfeld
Jerry Chang - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, I. Allegro con brio - student of Zena Ilyashov
Zoe Baldwin, Hayden Baker, and Brandon Hu - J. S. Bach, Concerto in D Major for Three Violins, I. Allegro - students of Joo Kim and Angie Smart
Alternate:
Lauren Miyamoto - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, III. Rondo. Allegro - Presto - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Honorable Mentions:
Ethan Fu - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37, I. Allegro con brio - student of Ayako Tsuruta
Liang Lim - Haydn Concerto in C Major, Hob. VIIb:1, I. Moderato - student of Kirk Trevor
Judges Discretionary Recognition
Isabelle Ortis - W. A. Mozart Piano Concerto no. 21 in C Major, K. 467, II. Andante - student of Carrie Conklin
Caleb Mayer - Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat Major, Op. 73 "Emperor," II. Adagio un poco mosso
2024 Judges:
Dominique Archambeau, viola - ABD, University of Iowa
Dr. Helena Hyesoo Kim, piano - St. Charles Community College; MU
Past Events
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2023 Winners:
Sofia Heredia - de Bériot, "Scène de ballet," op. 100 - student of Eva Szekely Ema Iwasaki – Saint-Saëns, Piano Concerto No. 2 in g minor, Op. 22, I. - student of Ayako Tsuruta Hazel Keithahn and Kristen Yu - W. A. Mozart, Sinfonia Concertante, K. 364, III. - coached by Scott Yoo, students of Siri Geenen and Leslie Perna Alternate: Anya Akhmadullina - Lalo, Symphonie espagnole, Op. 21, V. - student of Natalia Bolshakova Honorable Mentions: Eric Chen - Conus, Violin Concerto in E Minor, III. - student of Pavel Ilyashov Zack Krause – Beethoven, Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15, III. - student of Jan Houser Yoell Tewolde - Spohr, Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat Major, Op. 57, I. - student of Judith Shaw 2023 Judges: Dr. Mia Kim, piano - University of Central Missouri Dr. Henry Myers, cello - Eastman School of Music; Private Instructor |
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The 2022 Winners:
Mara Zaner - Mozart Violin Concerto No. 3 in G, I. Allegro - student of Amy Appold Taehee Oh – Schumann Concerto in a, I. - student of Ayako Tsuruta Anthony Wu – Chopin Andante spianato and grande polonaise billante - student of Peter Miyamoto Alternate: Ema Iwasaki – Beethoven Concerto no. 1 in C, Op. 15, I. Allegro con brio - student of Judith Shaw Honorable Mentions: Zack Krause – Haydn Concerto in D Major, I. - student of Jan Houser Natalie Van Wrinkle – Cello Concerto, I. – student of Catherine Lehr Ramos 2022 Judges: Dr. Lok Ng, piano - Truman State University Holly Piccoli, violin - International Artist |
Photo credit: Katherine F. Blake Photography
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The 2021 Winners:
Nicole Parker, violoncello Benjamin Smith, violoncello Kristen Yu, piano 2021 Judges: Hans Bridger Heruth Dr. Peter Miyamoto |
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The 2020 Winner
Anthony Wu, piano Alternate Nicole Parker, cello Honorable Mentions Taehee Oh, piano Jaehee Yoo, piano 2020 Judges: Emma Hoeft, cello Dr. Janice Wenger, piano |
2021-2023: Due to the pandemic, all published concerti were temporarily eligible.
Sample List of Repertoire
This list will be continuously updated. If your concerto is not yet listed, please ask if it is eligible by e-mail: [email protected]. You may also check if the accompanying instrumental parts are readily available.
BASSOON
Vivaldi: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 498 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 497 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor, RV 481 (ca. 1720-24)
CLARINET
Mozart: Concerto in A Major, K. 622 (1791)
FLUTE
Mozart: TBA.
Romberg: TBA.
Vivaldi: TBA.
OBOE
Albinoni: Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2 (1722)
Mozart: TBA.
PIANO
J. S. Bach: TBA.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800)
Haydn: Concerto in F Major, Hob.XVIII: 3 (1765)
Haydn: Concerto in D Major, Hob.XVIII: 11 (1782)
TBA: Haydn Concerto in G Major, pending availability of the parts.
Mozart: Piano Concerto TBA
HARP
Dittersdorf: Concerto in A Major
Handel: Concerto in B-flat Major, HWV 294 / Op. 4 No. 6
TRUMPET
Haydn: Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob. VIIe/1 (1796)
HORN
Mozart: Concerto
VIOLIN
J. S. Bach: Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 (1730)
J. S. Bach: Concerto in E major, BWV 1042 (1718)
J. S. Bach: TBA.
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
Tommaso Vitali: Chaconne in G Minor
Vivaldi: Concerto in D major, RV 230 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F major, RV 293 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F minor, RV 297 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 299 (1720)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 310 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor, RV 317 (1729)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (1711)
VIOLONCELLO
Boccherini: Concerto in D Major, G. 479 (1770)
Boccherini: Concerto in B-flat Major, G. 482
Haydn: Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb/1 (1761-65)
Haydn: Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb/2 (1783)
BASSOON
Vivaldi: Concerto in E Minor, RV 484
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 498 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 497 (ca. 1720-24)
Vivaldi: Concerto in D Minor, RV 481 (ca. 1720-24)
CLARINET
Mozart: Concerto in A Major, K. 622 (1791)
FLUTE
Mozart: TBA.
Romberg: TBA.
Vivaldi: TBA.
OBOE
Albinoni: Concerto in D Minor, Op. 9 No. 2 (1722)
Mozart: TBA.
PIANO
J. S. Bach: TBA.
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat Major, Op. 19 (1795)
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 3 in C Minor, Op. 37 (1800)
Haydn: Concerto in F Major, Hob.XVIII: 3 (1765)
Haydn: Concerto in D Major, Hob.XVIII: 11 (1782)
TBA: Haydn Concerto in G Major, pending availability of the parts.
Mozart: Piano Concerto TBA
HARP
Dittersdorf: Concerto in A Major
Handel: Concerto in B-flat Major, HWV 294 / Op. 4 No. 6
TRUMPET
Haydn: Concerto in E-flat Major, Hob. VIIe/1 (1796)
HORN
Mozart: Concerto
VIOLIN
J. S. Bach: Concerto in A minor, BWV 1041 (1730)
J. S. Bach: Concerto in E major, BWV 1042 (1718)
J. S. Bach: TBA.
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 3 in G Major, K. 216
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218
W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 5 in A Major, K. 219
Tommaso Vitali: Chaconne in G Minor
Vivaldi: Concerto in D major, RV 230 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F major, RV 293 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in F minor, RV 297 (1723)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 299 (1720)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G major, RV 310 (1711)
Vivaldi: Concerto in G minor, RV 317 (1729)
Vivaldi: Concerto in A Minor, RV 356 (1711)
VIOLONCELLO
Boccherini: Concerto in D Major, G. 479 (1770)
Boccherini: Concerto in B-flat Major, G. 482
Haydn: Concerto No. 1 in C major, Hob. VIIb/1 (1761-65)
Haydn: Concerto No. 2 in D Major, Hob. VIIb/2 (1783)