Coming Soon:  Solo Competition 2020

Qualifying Instruments:
  • Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, Guitar, Harp
Junior Division:
  • Open to students currently enrolled in Grades 5, 6, 7 and 8
Senior Division:
  • Open to students currently enrolled in Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12
Due on or before Sunday, May 1, 2020
  • Completed Application
  • Links for 2 Pre-Screening Videos
    • Junior Division:  Two contrasting pieces.
    • Senior Division:  One Concerto movement (or show piece) and another contrasting work.
    • Links for 2 Pre-Screening Videos must be YouTube videos (Public or Unlisted), and must be written on the application AND emailed to: (TBA)
    • Although not required for the pre-screening videos, we strongly recommend piano accompaniment where applicable.
  • Application Fee
    • Non-Refundable Application Fee. 
    • $35 for students with an ASTA affiliate teacher (either public school or private teacher)
    • $50 for students without an ASTA affiliate teacher
    • Check should be made payable to "CT-ASTA."
  • Twelve Finalists will be selected to perform one piece at the final round of the competition on Sunday, May 31, 2020 at 1:00pm at Founders Hall in Davidson Hall, Central Connecticut State University.
  • Students will be notified of their final status by Sunday, May 15, 2020.
  • An accompanist will not be provided for the final round of the competition.
    • Contestants will have 15 minutes to warm up with their accompanist before the final round on May 31, 2020
    • If you have difficulty finding an accompanist, please contact us and we will help.
  • The final round of the competition is free and open to the public.
Junior Division Awards:
  • 1st Place:  $100
  • Runner-Up:  $50
Senior Division Awards:
  • 1st Place:  $500
  • Runner-Up:  $200
  • The Senior Division winners will also have the opportunity to receive a solo performance with the Farmington Valley Symphony Orchestra at the discretion of the Artistic Director.
  • Judges reserve the right to not award prizes​