Each year, the Waxahachie Symphony Association awards $5,000 in scholarships to outstanding Ellis County graduating Seniors. The WSA Young Artist Awards recognizes students with outstanding musical talents and accomplishments. Awards are given in two categories, vocal and instrumental.

 

The 1st Place winners receive a cash award of $1,500 and perform in the Spring at a Waxahachie Symphony Concert. 2nd Place receives $1,000 and is recognized at WSA Concert.

Seniors must be nominated by a music teacher in order to be considered for the award. In January, letters are sent to public and private Ellis County High School choral and band directors requesting nominations. Nomination forms are also sent to private music teachers. Home School students are welcome to participate, but must be recommended by their private music teacher. We invite teachers to nominate Seniors they feel are deserving of recognition for their musical ability.

 

To nominate a student: A teacher may select nominees or a student may apply and request a teacher's recommendation.  Nomination forms are below.

Nominated students must meet the following criteria:

1. A graduating senior from an Ellis County High School.
2. Participant in a high school music program. 
3. Private music student recommended by a private music teacher in voice, piano, organ, or other instruments.

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2026 Auditions:

Date TBD

4 pm

 

Nelson University (formerly SAGU) - Hagee Center

Burke Hall

499 East University Avenue

Waxahachie, Texas 75165

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Winners to perform at WSA Concert to be determined.

 

Contact Ann Montgomery for more information at annmontgomery67@yahoo.com.