2022 Strike A Chord Winners JPMS Ensemble Volante

Finalists Announced

Musica Viva Australia is excited to announce the finalists and first-round prize winners of Strike A Chord 2024, in the fourth and biggest-ever iteration of its national chamber music competition for Australian school students. Huge congratulations to our 2024 finalists, winners, and all participants for your brilliant efforts!

Finalists

Aneres Piano Trio, VIC

The Astra Octet, NSW

The Fritzi Trio, NSW

The Frosty Shosty Quartet, NSW

JPMS Ensemble Animato, QLD

Kingussie Trio, VIC

Lumina Quartet, NSW

Marryatville High School Baroque Ensemble, SA

Syncopact, ACT

Take Six, QLD

Timli Trio, QLD

Trio Fantastique, WA

Join us for the Grand Final at Melbourne Recital Centre, 31 August 2024, 2pm.

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NOVICE FIRST PRIZE

ANU Junior Guitar Ensemble, ACT

NOVICE SECOND PRIZE

TAS Junior Piano Trio, NSW

NOVICE THIRD PRIZE

PLC Sydney Harp Trio, NSW

NOVICE HIGHLY COMMENDED

Amethyst String Quartet, QLD

Camberwell South Primary School Chamber Music Group, VIC

Cellorama, QLD

Glendalough Advanced Strings, VIC

Ngutu Ipila Kumangka, SA

The Pines Quartet, SA

St Margaret Mary's Guitar Ensemble, QLD

Tatachilla Year 10 Chamber Ensemble, SA

The Incredibows, 2022 Grand Final, photo credit James Grant

2024 Prize Winners

Our First Round prize winners have been announced.

Prize Winners

What Is Strike A Chord?

Musica Viva Australia's national chamber music competition for Australian school students.

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RESOURCES & INFORMATION

28 - 29 September

The Monash Strike A Chord Workshop

A dynamic and interactive two-day program for young musicians looking to share the joy of playing chamber music.

Who is judging?

Jury

Meet our Jury for Strike A Chord 2024. More to be announced!

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.

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.