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Coltman Chamber Music Competition: March 4 & 5, 2023
Named after Austin Chamber Music Center founder, Felicity Coltman, Coltman Chamber Music Competition provides performance experience and expert judge commentary to advanced chamber ensembles along with cash prizes and performance opportunities.
The 10th Annual Coltman Competition will be held in-person at The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music on March 4 & 5, 2023. Competition staff reserve the right to cancel or amend any or all of the 2023 competition.
COVID-19 Precautions: The competition will be following all City of Austin, CDC, and/or venue guidelines.
Important Dates
Thursday, December 1, 2022 | Online submission opens
Tuesday, December 20, 2022 | Submission deadline for all application materials for both Junior and Senior Division Categories at 11:59 PM (CST). No application refunds will be given once a submission has been made.
Week of January 30, 2023 | Applicants notified of pre-screening audition results
Saturday, March 4, 2023 | Live semi-final rounds
Sunday, March 5, 2023 | Live final rounds
Competition Location
University of Texas at Austin
Butler School of Music
2406 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Eligibility Requirements & Regulations
Senior Division: String & Piano Category and Mixed Instrumental Category
2023 Senior Division Categories Eligibility and Regulations.pdf
* Ensemble members must be an average age of 18 to 30 on 3/4/23
Junior Division: String & Piano Category and Mixed Instrumental Category
2023 Junior Division Categories Eligibility and Regulations.pdf
* Ensemble members must be an average age of 18 or under on 3/4/23 -- However, if any member(s) of the ensemble are in college then the ensemble should submit a Senior Division application
Category Distinction
String & Piano Category
- String only ensembles (violin, viola, cello, string bass, harp, classical guitar)
- String and piano ensembles
- Wind and string players: If the majority of the ensemble members are string players, then the ensemble should submit an application in this category. Competition staff has the right to reassign an ensemble into the other category.
Mixed Instrumental Category
- Woodwind only ensembles (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone)
- Brass only ensembles (trumpet, trombone, horn, euphonium, tuba)
- Percussion ensembles
- Mixed ensembles combining woodwind, brass, percussion, string, harp, classical guitar, and/or piano
- Wind and string players: If the majority of the ensemble members are wind players, then the ensemble should submit an application in this category. Competition staff has the right to reassign an ensemble into the other category.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coltman FAQs Page: After looking through the Eligibility Requirements and Regulations, if your ensemble has a question, please visit the Coltman FAQs page before emailing competition staff.
Ensemble Prizes
Ensemble Prizes: Winning ensembles will receive cash prizes, performance opportunities, and prestigious recognition.
Competition Contact
coltman@austinchambermusic.org
The Coltman Competition is presented by the Austin Chamber Music Center
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk