2022 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Schadt National String Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Begun in 1997 following a bequest to the Allentown Symphony Association from Edwin H. and Leigh W. Schadt, the competition alternates biennially between violin and cello. The first prize includes a cash award of $12,000 and a solo concerto engagement with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
23 North 6th Street Allentown, PA 18101
UNITED STATES
610-432-7961
WEBSITE
ELIGIBILITY
The competition alternates biennially between cello and violin. Age 18 to 30 (must be 18 or not have reached 31st birthday by Monday, December 20, 2021). Entrants must be a current resident or citizen of the United States; proof of citizenship is required. If not a citizen, a copy of your Visa or Green Card is required with entry. Competition is not open to prior first-place winners of the Schadt National String Competition.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE
Strings
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY
Policy/procedures information not provided
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Diane Wittry, music director and conductor, Allentown Symphony Orchestra |
| Additional jurors | To be determined; previous jury members include Janet Sung, Joel Smirnoff, Almita Vamos, Ilya Kaler, and Nicholas Mann. |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $75 |
| Application deadline | December 31, 2021 |
| Application notes | December 31, 2021: 2022 Competition for Violin December 15, 2023: 2024 Competition for Cello |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Violin: March 5, 2022, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Violin: March 6, 2022, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✖ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2020 Gabriel Martins, cello
2018 Timothy Chooi, violin
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin
2014 Silviu Ciulei, classical guitar
2013 Christine Lamprea, cello
2012 Ji-Won Song
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