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Johansen International Competition for Young String Players (Ages 13-17)
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Total of up to $68,000 in prizes, with equal prizes for each instrument. The JIC is funded by a charitable trust established by Anna Storch Johansen, who wanted to encourage young musicians with significant prize awards at a time when they need it most.
MAIN OFFICE
755 8th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001 UNITED STATES
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ELIGIBILITY
Students of violin, viola, or cello, ages 13 through 17 years, as of the final day of the competition; proof of age is required. Applicants must not be under professional management.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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PANDEMIC & SAFETY
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Triennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Not provided |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $130 |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2024 |
| Application notes | Applications must be submitted by to the competition by 11:59 pm Eastern U.S. on the deadline date |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 18-19, 2025, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC; violin, viola, and cello |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 20, 2025, First Congregational United Church of Christ, Washington, DC; violin, viola, and cello |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✔ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✖ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2015 Zlatomir Fung, cello
2012 Brannon Cho, cello
2009 Matthew Lipman, viola
2006 Tessa Lark, violin; Ben Beilman, violin (third prize)
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