The Young Artist Cup is an annual competition held for 10th-12th grade students who attend or live in the boundary of Ridgeline and Mountain Crest High Schools. Over the course of two nights of performances, there are five different musical categories students can compete in: Female Vocal, Male Vocal, Piano, String, Brass/Wind/Percussion. Students who enter the competition are encouraged to prepare music from standard classical repertoire, show tunes and contemporary literature.
Each competition is adjudicated by well -respected and highly trained judges with decades of experience in teaching, performing, composing, arranging and judging. Students are judged on artistry, accuracy, technique, and overall musicianship. Awards are given to first-, second- and third-place winners in each category.