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Alexander String Quartet Fellowship and International Competition for Emerging Professional String Quartets
Published: Thu, 4 Sep 2008 11:22 AM
Entry Deadline: November 20, 2008
The International Center for the Arts’ ASQ Fellowship & International Competition for Emerging Professional String Quartets awards a unique, career-entry Fellowship to an established string quartet of exceptional promise. The winning group receives a cash stipend and advanced pre-professional training and career preparation, performance opportunities, and other valuable support during a year-long residency under the guidance of the Alexander String Quartet members and distinguished guest artists in the Morrison Artists Series at San Francisco State University and the larger San Francisco Community.
Quartets from around the world compete for the opportunity to become ASQ Fellows. The selected quartets will demonstrate an exceptional level of artistic accomplishment, cohesive ensemble and ability to benefit from an I.C.A. Fellowship experience.
Finalist quartets will be invited to San Francisco State University from January 21-25, 2009 for a residency with the Alexander String Quartet and guest artist faculty at the 6th Annual Yehudi Menuhin Chamber Music Seminar. The ensembles will perform alone and in collaboration with the faculty artists, both in public concerts and master classes. They will also participate in teaching workshops with emerging ensembles. The winning quartet will be announced at the end of the seminar and invited to come to San Francisco in fall 2009 to begin a one-year residency.
ELIGIBILITY
- All nationalities are welcome to apply
- The mean age of a quartet’s members must be no more than 30 years as of January 21, 2009
- Quartet members should have completed a Bachelors degree or have equivalent training and experience
COMPETITION ENTRY AND DEADLINE
Entry Deadline: A completed Alexander String Quartet Fellowship Competition entry, which includes all components defined below, must be received by the International Center for the Arts before 6:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time November 20, 2008. Late applications will not be accepted. Receipt of entries will be confirmed via email from the ICA.
A completed entry consists of the following components:
- Quartet entry information form
- Personal information forms for each quartet member
- Photocopy or PDF of each quartet member’s passport, including photo
- A digital photograph of the quartet
- CD containing quartet performances of required repertoire
- Label CD clearly with quartet name/contact and each selection title
- Non-refundable QUARTET entry fee in the amount of US $50 (Check or Money Order. Non-US entrants must submit a money order or make a wire transfer; details upon request)
Quick Links
- Quartet Entry Form - PDF
- Quartet Musician Information Form - PDF
- Rules and Guidelines - PDF
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