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Jury
Meet our Jury for Strike A Chord 2024. More to be announced!
And the Winner is...
The Fritzi Trio Win Strike A Chord 2024
Musica Viva Australia is thrilled to announce The Fritzi Trio as the winners of Strike A Chord 2024. With two members from NSW and one from VIC, the ensemble has been awarded the Robert Salzer First Prize, worth $5,000.
The Grand Final featured outstanding performances from ensembles across the country, judged by a distinguished panel led by Musica Viva Australia's Artistic Director of Competitions, Wilma Smith: 'the quality of these young artists is truly amazing. Chamber music has always been a great joy of my career and it's heartwarming and exhilarating to see a new generation discover that joy. The future is bright in the hands of these wonderful musicians, and I have no doubt that many of them will grace our professional stages in years to come.’
Congratulations to the winners of the 2024 Strike A Chord Grand Final!
THE FRITZI TRIO, NSW
First Prize ($5,000) The Robert Salzer Prize
TAKE SIX, QLD
Second Prize ($4,000) The Paul Morawetz Prize
JPMS ENSEMBLE ANIMATO, QLD
Third Prize ($2,500)
MARRYATVILLE HIGH SCHOOL BAROQUE ENSEMBLE, SA
Encouragement Award
COMET QUARTET (NSW)
Monash Chamber Music Prize
LUMINA QUARTET (NSW)
Flinders Quartet Mentorship Prize
TIMLI TRIO (QLD)
Firebird Trio Mentorship Prize
ANERES TRIO (VIC)
KINGUSSIE TRIO (VIC)
3MBS Prize
Musica Viva Australia extends its heartfelt thanks to all participants, teachers, and families for their dedication and passion. We are immensely proud of the talent and joy displayed by all the young artists in this year's competition.
Musica Viva Australia presents Strike A Chord with the support of Principal Partner Creative Victoria, Strategic Partner Melbourne Recital Centre, University Partner Monash University, and generous support offered by the Robert Salzer Foundation, Patricia H Reid Endowment, Mercer Family Foundation, and the Chamber Music Foundation.
Musica Viva Australia also acknowledges the extraordinary contributions from private donors whose visionary support for Strike A Chord has ensured the best possible experience for all participants. In particular, Tom Breen’s transformative, multi-year donations to Musica Viva Australia allowed the organisation to investigate and establish Strike A Chord as a competition for young ensembles in addition to supporting the nationwide Strike A Chord Coaching Program; Marjorie Nicholas’s ongoing support of the position of Artistic Director of Competitions; and John and Rosemary MacLeod.
The Fritzi Trio, NSW
Take Six, QLD
JPMS Ensemble Animato, QLD
Timli Trio, QLD
Aneres Piano Trio, VIC
The Astra Octet, NSW
The Frosty Shosty Quartet, NSW
Kingussie Trio, VIC
Lumina Quartet, NSW
Syncopact, ACT
Trio Fantastique, WA
Marryatville High School Baroque Ensemble, SA
What Is Strike A Chord?
Musica Viva Australia's national chamber music competition for Australian school students.
RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Win Big In 2024
Prizes
More than $60,000 worth of prizes, including cash and professional development, will be awarded.
For ensembles in the early stages of their musical journey.
Novice Section
Strike A Chord encourages participation by musicians of all levels. The Novice Section is for groups in which all players are AMEB Grade 4 level (or equivalent) or below.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FAQs
Can we write or arrange our own music? How old do students need to be to enter? Does our school have to enter our group? And more.
WHAT ARE THE RULES?
Rules and Regulations
Read the rules before you apply.
2020–2022
Past Winners
See who took out prizes in the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Strike A Chord competitions.
LEARN ABOUT CHAMBER MUSIC
What is Chamber Music?
Traditionally, chamber music was written for a small group of musicians playing in a modest and intimate setting such as a home.
TIPS FOR RECORDING YOUR ENTRY VIDEOS
Recording Your Videos
Watch our webinar with ABC Classic's Digital Producer, Matthew Lorenzon for some tips and tricks.
FINDING A PIECE TO PLAY
Finding Repertoire
Read our guide on finding repertoire to help you choose the right piece to play and where to find sheet music.
Our Program
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Partners:
Strike A Chord would like to thank our many supporters. Visit our partners page to see the full list of those who help to make this competition possible.
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