D’Addario String Prize Competition

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The D’Addario String Prize Competition (class 300) is the Festival’s premier string competition. The recital competition is open to conservatoire students of Violin, Viola, Cello or Double  Bass. The recital must include two or three varied pieces taken from Concerto, Sonata, Showpiece or Solo repertoire, with a time limit of 20 minutes.

Tuesday 23 April 2024 – from 10:00am

Hampstead Garden Suburb Free Church, Central Square, NW11 7AG

Adjudicator: tbc

Entry fee £35, Closing date: tbc

The Festival is grateful to D’Addario Orchestral for their generous sponsorship of the following prizes:

First Prize £500

Second Prize – £100 voucher *

Third Prize – £50 voucher *

* The vouchers awarded are to be used to buy D’Addario products at special festival prices. Winners will be given these prices with their prize vouchers.

The prize will be awarded not only for the performance of a balanced and well-designed programme. Entrants will find themselves adjudicated not only on the depth of their musicianship but also on how they present themselves. A verbal introduction to the musical programme is an integral part of the performance. Every entrant will receive a written adjudication sheet and a certificate of participation. Entrants are reminded to wear dress appropriate for a performance.

If an entrant has been a pupil of the Adjudicator in the year prior to the Festival or is well-known to the Adjudicator, they should contact the Section Administrator before entering.

Download a copy of the 2023 String Syllabus

Please click on the link below to apply. The first time that you use the new entry system, you will need to register.

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Second Competitor's Name
(where applicable)
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Third Competitor's Name
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Fourth Competitor's Name
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I am over 18.

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Group/Choir Size (if applicable)
Title and Composer of piece to be performed
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Time to perform (if applicable)
Teacher's name
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Conservatoires/universities attended
Entry date
Graduation date
If you studied at more than one conservatoire/university, please enter details for the last one at which you studied.

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