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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. Alternates biennially between violin and cello.
The first prize is $12,000 and solo concerto with the ASO. Second prize is $5,000 and a solo recital engagement; third prize is $2,500. MAIN OFFICE
23 North 6th Street
Allentown, PA 18101 UNITED STATES
610-674-4389
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ELIGIBILITY
Competition alternates biennially between cello and violin and is open to ages 18 to 30 (must be 18 or not have reached 31st birthday by December 15 of the deadline year). Either proof of United States citizenship or, if not a citizen, a copy of your Visa or Green Card is required.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Biennial |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Diane Wittry, music director and conductor, Allentown Symphony Orchestra |
| Additional jurors | 2024 Cello Edition jury: Anthony Elliot, Norman Fischer, Julian Schwarz, and David Ying. Previous jury members include Richard Weiss, Jesus Castro-Balbi, Susanna Chapman, Sarah Kim, Richard Aaron, and Natasha Brofsky. |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $75 |
| Application deadline | December 15, 2023 |
| Application notes | Violin 2026 Competition deadline: December 19, 2025; Cello 2028 Competition deadline: December 17, 2026 |
FINALS (live rounds)
March 3, 2024, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown, PA, cello |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | TBD | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2022 Leonard Fu, violin
2020 Gabriel Martins, cello
2018 Timothy Chooi, violin
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin
2020 Gabriel Martins, cello
2018 Timothy Chooi, violin
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin
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