Allentown Symphony - National Schadt String Competition 2026

Welcome from the Allentown Symphony Association and the National Schadt String Competition Committee.

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 National Schadt String Competition – this year featuring VIOLIN. 

We are looking forward to reviewing your materials.

We pride ourselves on using integrity and fairness in all our competition deliberations, and our judges are all well respected on a national level for their work in the field of music.  

If you have any questions, please contact Carolyn Powell at cpowell@allentownsymphony.org. 

Thanks again for your application!

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