Strike A Chord 2026
Applications Open Now
Applications open now for our 2026 Monash Strike A Chord Workshop and Coaching Program. Find out more and apply via the links below.
Strike A Chord 2026
Strike A Chord is Musica Viva Australia’s national chamber music program for school students. Centred on a national competition, with coaching sessions, workshops and opportunities for players of every level, it inspires a love of chamber music and the joy of making music with friends while building real performance skills.
The competition offers cash and development awards across all stages, and every group receives feedback from expert panels of musicians and educators.
2026 KEY DATES
Coaching Program and Monash Strike A Chord Workshop
| 23 Feb | Applications open |
| 6 Mar | Monash Strike A Chord Workshop applications close |
| 20 Mar | Coaching Program applications close |
| 11 - 12 Apr | Monash Strike A Chord Workshop |
| 20 Apr - 15 May | Coaching Program |
Competition: Championship Section and Foundation Section
| 1 May | Entries open |
| 28 May | Entries close |
| 24 Jun | Championship Section Finalists and Foundation Section Winners Announced |
| 29 Aug | National Final |
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2026 Monash Strike A Chord Workshop
Two-day Monash University workshop providing intensive ensemble coaching and collaboration opportunities for advanced Strike A Chord participants from across Australia.
2026 Coaching Program
Free national coaching program for Strike A Chord entrants, pairing student chamber groups with professional mentors to develop ensemble skills, confidence and collaboration.
Previous competitions
See what makes Strike A Chord such a powerful part of young musicians’ journeys. Explore past competitions and watch standout performances from previous years.
Resources
Everything participants need for Strike A Chord: how to enter, choose repertoire, record videos, understand rules, explore prizes and past winners.
Foundation Section
For developing musicians up to AMEB Grade 4, the Foundation Section celebrates creativity, teamwork and the joy of first performances. Learn more about the rules and regulations here.
Championship Section
For advanced groups AMEB Grade 5 and above, the Championship Section showcases Australia’s finest young chamber musicians competing for major national prizes. Learn more about the rules and regulations here.
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