In the final round of the annual competition, students compete for the opportunity to perform as soloists with the UMD Symphony Orchestra. Finalists perform 15- to 20-minute excerpts of a concerto or concert piece for an independent jury panel. Following the jury’s deliberation, a winner, runner-up and second runner-up will be announced. The prizes for the 2014 UMSO Concerto Competition are graciously donated by The Board of Visitors of the University of Maryland School of Music.