2026 Jack Weaver Memorial Competition

2026 Jack Weaver Memorial Competition

2026 Weaver Competition Winners List

Congratulations to this year’s winners:

VIOLIN

1. Elizabeth Wnek, student of Rebecca Henry
2. Joshua Yoon, student of Sheng-Tsung Wang
3. Keiko McCue, student of Rebecca Henry

Special Prize: Elizabeth Wnek

VIOLA

1. Caleb Choi, student of Rebecca Henry
2. Hailyn Jung, student of Karin Brown
3. Erin Yi, student of Sungah Min

Special Prize: Seeyen Zeng, student of Karin Brown

CELLO

1. Amelia Baisden, student of Daniel Levitov
2. Daniel Ye, student of Kerry Van Laanen
3. Aaron Hwang, student of Mark Evans

Special Prize: Amelia Baisden

Judges:

Violin – Ronald Mutchnik

Viola – Philippe Chao

Cello – Gita Ladd

Special thanks goes out to The Violin House of Weaver, whose generous donation sponsors the prizes and also covers the cost of the venue.

Violin, Viola and Cello

For students in grades 9-12, ages 14-19

Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 4, 2026
Date: Saturday, May 2, 2026
Location: Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
NOTE: Parking on the grass next to the exit driveway is permitted, if needed.

Registration Fees: $75 for ASTA members, $100 for non-ASTA members

Competition Rules and Guidelines

Lists of Works by Women and BIPOC Composers

To register:

1. Make one online payment for all of your students. Click here to use Paypal. Note the confirmation number.
2. Register each student here. You will need your confirmation number as proof of payment.

Prizes: Each instrument category (violin, viola, and cello) has the following prizes available:
First prize: $500
Second prize: $400
Third prize: $300
Woman/BIPOC Composer Prize: $300 for the best performance of a work by a woman or BIPOC composer. This prize may be awarded in addition to, or separately from, one of the prizes above. NOTE: Playing a work by a woman or BIPOC composer is optional in this year’s competition; it is NOT required.

This competition is underwritten with a generous grant from The Violin House of Weaver in Bethesda, Maryland.