2024 Bushell Concerto Competition

Applications for the Seattle Philharmonic’s 2024 Don Bushell Concerto Competition are now open, and will remain open until March 22, 2024! Performers must be at least 16 years of age as of the competition date and be a resident of Washington State.

The winner of the competition will be invited to perform their concerto with the Seattle Philharmonic during our 2024-2025 season.

Competition Date:  Saturday, April 21, 2024
Competition Site:  Music Center of the Northwest, Seattle, WA
Deadline for Entry: All applications must be submitted online by March 22, 2024

Applications must include:

  • A completed application form
  • A recording demonstrating the applicant’s skill level
  • Non-refundable entry fee of $50.00*

*If you are in a position of financial hardship, please download and fill out this form: DOWNLOAD Application Fee Reduction/Waiver form. Email it to bushell@seattlephil.org and we will take your circumstances into consideration.

Please review the competition rules and policies for important information regarding the audition process and repertoire selection before submitting an application!

For questions or more information about the competition or application process, please contact the Competition Chair:

Kerry Bollinger
bushell@seattlephil.org


COMPETITION HISTORY

The Don Bushell Concerto Competition is named in honor of the Seattle Philharmonic’s first Music Director, Don Bushell, who started this annual event in 1946 to provide aspiring musicians an opportunity to perform as soloists with the orchestra. Today, this prestigious competition continues to provide professional development and an exclusive concert performance opportunity for outstanding area soloists.