MA-ASTA Master’s Chamber Music Competition

Ensembles of 2-6 string players (no piano) qualify to enter our Chamber Music Competition

Eligibility

  • The competition is open to chamber ensembles of three to six string players (any string instrument instrument - no keyboard instruments). For the purpose of this competition, chamber ensembles are defined as groups with one player to a part, performing without conductor.

  • Average age of the ensemble must be 25 years or younger.

  • Applicants must be a student in an institute of higher learning in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, or Connecticut. The applicant must either be a current ASTA member in good standing or a student of a current ASTA member in good standing in one of the aforementioned states. Proof of membership is required.

Requirements

  • The ensemble must prepare three contrasting works.

  • The ensemble must demonstrate the ability to perform an hour-long program. Auditions will be approximately 15-20 minutes in length.

  • All genres of music are welcome.

  • Non-refundable entry fee of $10 per ensemble member (check made payable to MA-ASTA) must be postmarked by TBD

    Please send check to:

    MA-ASTA MASTERS
    c/o Sharan Leventhal
    3 Newbury Terrace
    Newton, MA 02459

    ** Ensembles will be sent audition times once entry materials are received.
    ** Ensembles must be at the location and prepared to perform at the assigned audition time. 

Prizes

  • Cash award of $100 per ensemble member.

  • Free one-year student membership in ASTA for each ensemble member.

  • Grand Prize Awarded at the discretion of the judges and with participating schools: The winning ensemble from either Senior or Junior Division will be required to give between 4-6 presentations in public schools in the Massachusetts/Rhode Island area during the remainder of the school year. Transportation and per diem of $50/player will be provided for each performance. Multiple performances on the same day will be $50 for the first performance and $25 for each subsequent performance. The ensemble will be provided with coaching in community outreach prior to the public school appearances. 


FINAL ROUND - The winner of the Chamber Music Competition is invited to perform in the final round concert. They may play one work of the applicant's choice. This may be a single movement work, or a single movement from a larger work. ​