2026 Jack Weaver Memorial Competition

2026 Jack Weaver Memorial Competition

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: $50 for ASTA members, $75 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.