The KSO is pleased to announce the 2026 Arthur D. Montzka Young Artists Concerto Competition to be held Saturday, January 3, 2026 beginning at 10:00 A.M. in the Boutell Memorial Concert Hall of the NIU Music Building. This competition is open to Illinois residents 18 years of age and younger as of December 15, 2025. Information about the competition, including rules, the application process, and a listing of past winners can be found at the following page of our website: Concerto Competition.
