The Fort Dodge Area Symphony has had a very successful Young Artists program since 1966. The main contributing factor to the great response of students to the program is that all who win the auditions perform with the orchestra. For most other symphonies, the only student who actually performs with the orchestra is the one who finishes first. As of 2007, there have been 159 Young Artists soloists with the Fort Dodge Area Symphony. Students who are interested in auditioning for the Young Artists' concert can get more information by clicking on the buttons at the bottom of this page. The auditions for 2006-07 were held on Saturday, January 20, 2007. Two soloists were selected to perform with the Symphony at this concert. Two alternates who received honorable mention were also selected. The auditions for 2008 will be held on Saturday, January 25. Young Artist Winners (2006-07): Diana Chou, piano, 8th grade, Fort Dodge performing the 3rd movement of Beethoven's Concerto No. 1. She is a student of Dr. Ted Reuter, Wartburg College, Waverly, Iowa and the daughter of Tien-min (William) Chou and Li tao (Tammy) Tu-Chou. Rachel Koeth, bassoon, freshman, University of Iowa performing the 1st movement of Mozart's Bassoon Concerto in Bb, K. 191. She is the student of Ben Coelho, University of Iowa and the daughter of Bob and Diane Koeth, Clackamas, Oregon. Honorable Mention (2006-07): Miriam Liabo, cello, high school junior, Cedar Rapids, performing Camille Saint Saens' Cello Concerto No. 1 in A minor. She is a student of Laura Shaw and daughter of Mark and Corenne Liabo, Cedar Rapids. Ari Micich, trumpet, junior, Iowa State University performing the Arutiuanian Trumpet Concerto. He is a student of James Bovinette, Iowa State University and the son of Paul and Anita Micich, Des Moines.