What Is Strike A Chord?
Strike A Chord 2025
Strike A Chord is Musica Viva Australia's national chamber music competition for Australian school students. Established in 2020, we aim to foster a love of chamber music amongst young people and provide an opportunity for students to work hard to achieve a goal with their friends, improve their instrumental/vocal skills and all in all, have fun!
12 groups, from at least 6 states/territories, are selected to play live at the National Final at the Melbourne Recital Centre. There are numerous cash and development prizes available to groups at all levels throughout the competition and all groups receive feedback from the judging panel.
WHO CAN ENTER
- Full-time school students (up to Grade 12), including homeschoolers.
- Groups with 3-8 members, any instrument and/or voice combination
- One player/singer per part, no conductor and no adult accompanists
- Repertoire broadly classical in style (no pop, rock, jazz, musical theatre)
KEY DATES
- Entries Close | 29 May 2025
- Strike A Chord Finalists, First Round and Foundation Winners Announced | 20 June 2025
- Strike A Chord National Final, Melbourne Recital Centre | 30 August 2025
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MORE INFORMATION
Please email strikeachord@musicaviva.com.au if you have any enquiries.