The Philharmonic Concerto Competition is an opportunity to engage the individual talents of members of the IYO Philharmonic Orchestra. The competition is open only to IYO members currently enrolled in the Philharmonic Orchestra.

The Young Artist Competition is a highlight of the IYO season as an opportunity to engage the talents of young musicians from around the state of Indiana. The competition features two divisions: the Senior Division, which includes ages fourteen through eighteen, and the Junior Division, which includes musicians through the age of thirteen.