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Young Artists
Southwest Washington Symphony
P.O. Box 1011, Longview WA 98632
Email symphony at info@swwsymphony.org
2026 Young Artist Winners:
Haylee McFadden is an alto saxophonist from Southwest Washington
recognized for her accomplishments as both a soloist and ensemble
musician. She has earned top honors at Regional Solo & Ensemble
competitions in both solo alto saxophone and the large woodwinds
category and has performed with All-State Band and WIBC honor
ensembles. In recognition of her musicianship and leadership, she was
awarded the John Philip Sousa Award in 2023. Haylee serves as
principal saxophone in the Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band
and first alto saxophonist in the Lower Columbia College Jazz Band. She
will graduate from Lower Columbia College in June and will continue
her studies in music education at Portland State University.
Zion Van Hook attended R.A. Long High School where he sang in
choral groups under Alison Askeland, and had roles in musicals. He is
a sophomore at Lower Columbia College, where he studies voice with
Gina Challad. When asked what he enjoys the most about being
involved in music he said, “I love that music is a universal language. No
matter what language someone speaks, music always expresses what
it must to those who hear it. A good musician can sing in French or
German and people can feel the song so much to the point that they
almost understand exactly what the lyrics are saying.” Zion plans to
attend Central Washington University in the fall where he will sing
under Nicole Lamartine.
2026 YOUNG ARTISTS:
Zion Van Hook, tenor
Haylee McFadden, alto saxophone
2027 Young Artist Auditions
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2021 Washington Way
Saturday, February 27, 2027, 7:00 p.m.
Winners will perform as soloists at the Spring Young Artist Concerts where
scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships available:
Lee & Dick Wollenberg Scholarship
Tom & Doris Hall Scholarship.
Click here for application
Click here for requirements and procedures
Young Artists
Southwest Washington Symphony
P.O. Box 1011, Longview WA 98632
Email symphony at info@swwsymphony.org
2027 Young Artist Auditions
Trinity Lutheran Church, 2021 Washington Way
Saturday, February 27, 2027, 7:00 p.m.
Winners will perform as soloists at the Spring Young Artist
Concerts where scholarships will be awarded. Scholarships
available: Lee & Dick Wollenberg Scholarship, Tom & Doris
Hall Scholarship.
Click here for application
Click here for requirements and procedures
2026 Young Artist Winners:
Haylee McFadden is an alto saxophonist from Southwest Washington
recognized for her accomplishments as both a soloist and ensemble
musician. She has earned top honors at Regional Solo & Ensemble
competitions in both solo alto saxophone and the large woodwinds
category and has performed with All-State Band and WIBC honor
ensembles. In recognition of her musicianship and leadership, she was
awarded the John Philip Sousa Award in 2023. Haylee serves as
principal saxophone in the Lower Columbia College Symphonic Band
and first alto saxophonist in the Lower Columbia College Jazz Band. She
will graduate from Lower Columbia College in June and will continue
her studies in music education at Portland State University.
Zion Van Hook attended R.A. Long High School where he sang in
choral groups under Alison Askeland, and had roles in musicals. He is
a sophomore at Lower Columbia College, where he studies voice with
Gina Challad. When asked what he enjoys the most about being
involved in music he said, “I love that music is a universal language. No
matter what language someone speaks, music always expresses what
it must to those who hear it. A good musician can sing in French or
German and people can feel the song so much to the point that they
almost understand exactly what the lyrics are saying.” Zion plans to
attend Central Washington University in the fall where he will sing
under Nicole Lamartine.
2026 YOUNG ARTISTS:
Zion Van Hook, tenor
Haylee McFadden, alto saxophone
