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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 Schadt National Competition alternates biennially between violin and cello. First prize is $12,000 and a 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
Age 18 to 30 (must be 18 or not have reached age 31 by December 1, deadline year); proof of United States citizenship is required. If not a citizen, a copy of visa or Green Card is required with entry.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Strings
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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 & conductor, Allentown Symphony Orchestra |
| Additional jurors | 2028 To be announced; jury members for the 2024 cello edition of the competition: 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 | $80 |
| Application deadline | December 1, 2027 |
| Application notes | The following pieces are not allowed for the 2028 competition: Joe Jaxson Cello Concerto, Aulis Sallinen Cello Concerto, and Richard Strauss Don Quixote. |
SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
March 4, 2028: Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown PA; cello |
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FINALS (live rounds)
March 5, 2028: Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown PA; cello |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✖ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024 Gaeun Kim, cello
2022 Leonard Fu, violin
2020 Gabriel Martins, cello
2018 Timothy Chooi, violin
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin
2022 Leonard Fu, violin
2020 Gabriel Martins, cello
2018 Timothy Chooi, violin
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin
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