Student Events

Houston Forum Young Artists Competition​

The Houston Forum Young Artists Competition is open to advanced students, with registration limited to the first 165 entries. Repertoire requirements are announced separately by the chair ahead of the event.

Overview

Chairman

Lali Elbakidze

Assistant Chairman

Hayden Coie

Date

May 15 or 22, 2027

Location

University of Houston

Fee

$45 for Forum members, $80 for non-members (non-refundable)

Registration Closes

April 1, 2027

Fees and Payment

Send payment via Zelle to forumactivities12@gmail.com, and include “[Teacher Last Name.] Houston Forum Young Artists Competition​​ enrollment for # students” in the memo. Immediately forward the message from the bank acknowledging the Zelle transfer to BOTH the Treasurer and the Chair.

Teacher Requirement

Teachers entering students are required to work at this event. Anyone unable to fulfill their work requirement must notify the chair in advance and pay one of the following fees: 

  • 1+ weeks written notice: $150
  • Any less than a weeks’ notice: $175


Emergencies should be reported to the chair immediately, the fee may be waived with approval from the chair and president.

View the New Zelle Procedure for Teacher Payments

Repertoire Requirements

Brochure and repertoire requirements will be announced by October 7.

Registration

Register for Young Artists Competition

Registration closes April 1, 2027.

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