2017 GUIDE TO TOP COMPETITIONS
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Schadt String Competition |
ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Begun in 1997 following a bequest to the Allentown Symphony Association from Edwin H and Leigh W Schadt, the competition alternates annually among violin, cello, and classical guitar. The first prize includes a cash award of $8,000 and a solo concerto engagement with the Allentown Symphony Orchestra.
MAIN OFFICE
23 North 6th Street
Allentown, PA 18101
UNITED STATES
skocher@allentownsymphony.org
WEBSITE
http://www.millersymphonyhall.org/education-community/national-schadt-string-competition/background/
ELIGIBILITY
- Competition alternates annually between cello, classical guitar, and violin.
- Age 18-30 (must be 18 or not have reached 31st birthday by Monday, December 18, 2017)
- Must be a current resident or citizen of the United States. Proof of citizenship is required. If not a citizen, a copy of your Student Visa or Green Card is required with entry.
- Competition is not open to prior first-place winners of the Schadt String Competition
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S) |
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DETAILS |
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Cash prizes | None |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Diane Wittry, Music Director |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application deadline | December 18, 2017 |
| Application notes |
Violin - December 2017
Cello - December 2018
Classical Guitar - December 2019 |
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SEMIFINALS (live rounds)
Violin, March 2-3, 2018, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown PA, United States |
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FINALS (live rounds)
Violin, March 4, 2018, Miller Symphony Hall, Allentown PA, United States |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ Semifinals | ✖ Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ Finals | ✖ Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2016 Alexander Hersh, cello
2015 Zeyu Victor Li, violin2014 Silviu Ciulei, classical guitar2013 Christine Lamprea, cello2012 Ji-Won Song
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