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Artist Presentation Society exists to identify, encourage, and promote exceptional young musicians in the Midwest.

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Annual APS Competition - open to applicants from 16 Midwestern States

March 16, 2024 
 Application deadline is February 6, 2024

Auditions are held annually for vocalists, pianists, solo instrumentalists and chamber ensembles.
Winners are given a $3000 honorarium and public recital performance opportunity.
Click here to see eligibility requirements.

The Artist Presentation Society has been and always will be committed to the complete inclusion of all races, genders, religions, and identities and will continue to promote talented and qualified musicians from all backgrounds.  

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~ VIEW 2023-2024 SEASON CONCERT DETAILS ~

 

Congratulations to our 2023 APS Winners!

Our 2023 competition was held on March 25 at the Steinway Gallery and our judges were, once again, impressed with the very high level of performance of all our finalists. We are proud to announce our 2023 APS Scholarship winners.



Each of our winners will be presented in recital during our season: Season Calendar
They will receive their monetary award ($3,000) and winner’s certificate at that time. 
The judges also awarded The Jane Allen / Betty Brighton Honorable Mention Award ($1,500) to pianist, Yuefeng Liu.  

 

Congratulations to former APS winners!!

Recent SLSO announcement ~ We are pleased to announce the appointment of Peter Henderson as the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra’s new Principal Keyboard beginning in the 2023-2024 season.

July 2023 announcement ~ Former APS winner:  Cellist, Anita Graef, has been named Taft Museum of Art Duncanson Artist-in-Residence, Cincinnati, OH. 

 

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