From violinists to flautists, Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School will recognize 11 young musicians in their free 2026 Young Stars of Maine Prizewinners concert on May 21 at 7 p.m. The concert is free and no advanced registration is required.

The annual Young Stars of Maine program awards prizes to music students between the ages of 12 and 25 who are serious in their performance and study of music. The award for each prize is $1,000.

The opportunity is part of Bay Chamber’s 65-year tradition of uplifting young musicians through educational and performance opportunities. Previous award winners have gone on to perform professionally and earn advanced music degrees.

The 2026 Young Stars of Maine:

Martin Estes, Clarinet, Sidney

Miles Ortiz, piano, Rockland

Erik Frey, piano, Cape Elizabeth

Hana Hirschkorn, piano, Portland

Mary Philbrick, violin, Alna

Aberdeen Brickett, voice, Lyman

Aubrey Hanscom, voice, Holden

String Quartet: Preston Couto, violin, Bangor, Elizabeth Ruggiero, violin, Eddington, Ryker Olsen, viola, Garland, Robert Mahoney, cello, Eddington

To learn more about Bay Chamber Concerts and Music School and the Young Stars of Maine Prize Program, visit baychamber.org.