Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition
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This is the online application page for the Chesapeake Chamber Music Competition. Before starting your application, please review all competition details found on the following page:
https://chesapeakemusic.org/competition
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Application Period: September 1 – December 15, 2025
Live Final Round Weekend: April 10–12, 2026
at The Ebenezer Theater in Easton, Maryland
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Prizes
Lerman Gold Prize: *$10,000Silver Prize: $5,000
Remaining Finalists: $1,000 eachAudience Choice Award: $1,000
*The Lerman Gold Prize Winner will also be invited to return as paid performers in the 41st Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival in June 2026
Finalists receive free lodging on welcoming estates for the live final round weekend. During their time in Easton, they will also receive an additional performance opportunity, in-depth, private judge feedback/critique, and direct exposure to other presenters/promoters. The final round live stream will also be picked up and streamed through The Violin Channel.
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Got questions?
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.
For competition questions, please email info@chesapeakemusic.org.
https://chesapeakemusic.org/competition
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Application Period: September 1 – December 15, 2025
Live Final Round Weekend: April 10–12, 2026
at The Ebenezer Theater in Easton, Maryland
____________________________________
Prizes
Lerman Gold Prize: *$10,000Silver Prize: $5,000
Remaining Finalists: $1,000 eachAudience Choice Award: $1,000
*The Lerman Gold Prize Winner will also be invited to return as paid performers in the 41st Chesapeake Chamber Music Festival in June 2026
Finalists receive free lodging on welcoming estates for the live final round weekend. During their time in Easton, they will also receive an additional performance opportunity, in-depth, private judge feedback/critique, and direct exposure to other presenters/promoters. The final round live stream will also be picked up and streamed through The Violin Channel.
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Got questions?
For technical questions, please visit the Acceptd Help Desk.
For competition questions, please email info@chesapeakemusic.org.