MCE's Annual Youth Music Competition
May 11, 2024
Each Spring, Masterworks’ Youth Music Competition is an opportunity for area youth to compete in one of three levels: elementary, middle, or high school. Since 2001, this event has provided wonderful learning and performance experience for students in our community.
The competition is open to all grade 3-12 vocal and instrumental students. The three winners, one from each level, receive a scholarship award and an invitation to perform a solo in a Masterworks Choral Ensemble concert at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts the season following the competition.
Applications are due by April 13, 2024.
Applications are due in….
2023 Winners
Winner, High School Division
Anoova Sattar, Pianist
9th grade, Olympia High School
Anoova Sattar is a freshman at Olympia High School. She has played piano for most of her life, making music an integral aspect of her character. She adores literature and other hobbies include cooking, reading, and crocheting. She also loves getting outside to hike, run and ski!
Winner, Middle School Divison
Dhruv Saini, Pianist
8th grade, Odle Middle School
Dhruv Saini is an 8th grader at Odle Middle School, and not only plays piano, but also is interested in trumpet, playing in his school’s Academy Band, Symphonic Orchestra, and Jazz Band, having won multiple awards in each ensemble. He also enjoys playing an Indian type of drum called the tabla in his free time.
Winner, Elementary School Division
Arya Wu, Pianist
5th Grade, Centennial Elementary School
Arya Wu is ten years old and is currently a 5th grader at Centennial Elementary School. She began studying the piano at the age of 6 and has since fallen in love with music. Under the guidance of her teacher, Amy Yang, Arya has participated in many performances and competitions. Her love for music also extends beyond piano, as she also enjoys playing the violin. When she is not playing music, you can find Arya enjoying reading and spending time with
her family and dog.
Past Youth Music Competition Winners
Click to view a list of past Youth Music Competition winners: YMC Winners 2001 – 2022
