Prize for best strings and piano sonata performance

This annual prize is awarded to a Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University student duo judged to have performed, in competition, the best sonata for stringed instrument and piano.

Key points

Targeted to

Strings and piano students

Value

$500

Apply by

4pm Friday 6 September 2024

Competition details

To be eligible, Queensland Conservatorium student duos must comprise either:

  • violin and piano
  • viola and piano
  • cello and piano
  • double bass and piano.

Submit a completed application form, following the details on the form:

Basil Jones Sonata Prize application form 2024

Selection process

  • All competitors are required to play a sonata of their own choice.
  • Judges are to be appointed by the director.
  • No judge may be the teacher of a student who is competing.

Cash prize of approximately $500 to be split equally between winning musicians.

Preliminary Round

Date:  Monday 16 September 2024

Time: 6.30pm

Venue: Ian Hanger Recital Hall

Final Round

Date: Tuesday 17 September 2024

Time: 6.30pm

Venue: Ian Hanger Recital Hall

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