Important Note Regarding the 2021 Chamber Music Competition
We regret that due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 PCM Chamber Music Competition has been canceled. We hope to resume the competition in the future. We'll be in touch with updates. In the meantime, if you have any questions, don't hesitate to email us at compete@pasadenaconservatory.org.
Our competition challenges students to strive for excellence in the performance of chamber music. It aims to educate and inspire audiences, and the community, through student achievement in the art of chamber music.
Artistic Director: Andrew Cook
Competition Manager: Cindy Lewis
2020 Semi-Finalists
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Dajj String QuartetAnna Linder 16, violin
Mathias Koo 16, violin
Julian Tugaoen 17, viola
Katharine Fornshell 15, cello
Coach: Deborah Price
Chamber Music Connection | Worthington, Ohio
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Sorridi QuartetAlexander Fried 16, violin
Scarlett Chen 15, violin
Allison Park 17, viola
Mei Hotta 17, cello
Coach: Jonah Sirota
Colburn Community School of Performing Arts | Los Angeles, CA
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Scorpius QuartetIsaac Park 17, violin
Julia Luyi Wang 16, violin
Sophia Ines Valenti 17, viola
Davis You 17, cello
Coaches: Susan Bates and Eric Chin
Young Chamber Musicians | Burlingame, CA
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Ardito QuartetAudrey Kim 17, violin
Madison Oh 16, violin
Gloria (Young-Eun) Choi 18, viola
Will Robles 18, cello
Coach: Aimée Kreston
Colburn Community School of Performing Arts | Los Angeles, CA
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The Bach TrioPierce Wang 16, violin
Josephine Chan 16, piano
Ryan Har 17, cello
Coaches: Joseph Maile and Amy Zanrosso
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, Pre-college | San Francisco, CA
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Meridiem QuartetSaren Daghlian 16, violin
Isabella Hayden 16, violin
Albert Zhou 17, viola
Tatum Hodgson 17, cello
Coaches: Aimée Kreston and Andrew Cook
Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Pasadena, CA
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Arcturus TrioAjay Mallya 16, violin
Kevin Yang 17, piano
Catherine Choi 17, cello
Coaches: Susan Bates & Jeffrey LaDeur
Young Chamber Musicians | Burlingame, CA
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Tempest QuartetGabrielle Gans 16, violin
Nichole Aye 11, violin
Arian Cazares 15, viola
Violet Bretz 16, cello
Coaches: Aimée Kreston and Andrew Cook
Pasadena Conservatory of Music | Pasadena, CA
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Kaza QuartetSarah Campbell 17, violin
Luke Henderson 16, violin
Nathan Emans 17, viola
Zani Lewis 16, cello
Coach: Peter Jarvis
New England Conservatory Preparatory School | Boston, MA
Awards
- 1st prize
- $6,000
- 2nd prize
- $4,000
- 3rd prize
- $2,000
All non-winning groups: Master classes with Andrew Cook and judges
Guidelines
- Preliminary Video Round
- Semi-Final round – 6 to 8 groups
- Final round – 3 groups
Eligibility
Repertoire Requirements
2020 Judges
2019 Winners
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Gold MedalFervida Trio
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Silver Medal and Andrew Cook Beethoven PrizePiacere Trio
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Bronze MedalMeridiem Quartet
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Andrew Cook Beethoven prizeFervida Trio
PCM
Established in 1984, the Pasadena Conservatory of Music is an independent, nationally-accredited community school whose mission is to educate, advocate, inspire, and share through music study and performance. The Conservatory offers a comprehensive curriculum that encompasses traditional and contemporary music for children and adults. More than 1,200 students attend the school annually and over 3,000 students in schools throughout the Pasadena community benefit from its extensive outreach programs.
To learn more about the Pasadena Conservatory of Music, please visit us at pasadenaconservatory.org
Community Outreach
Through its three outreach programs PCM strivesv to offer underserved youth in our community access to high-quality music education.
Learn more about the Pasadena Conservatory of Music’s community outreach programs.
Contact Us
Please email the competition staff directly at compete@pasadenaconservatory.org
Pasadena Conservatory of Music
100 North Hill Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91106
626.683.3355
