Applicants that are selected as one of twelve Semifinalists for the Stulberg International String Competition must be prepared to meet the guidelines of the next stage of the Competition.
Carefully read through the information below to ensure that you are fully aware of the requirements.
Each Semifinalist is required to attend all events during the residency between May 14-16, 2027. This includes the Semifinal and Final rounds and the Semifinalist Masterclasses led by the Judges.
The Stulberg will provide each Semifinalist a pianist for all performances of the Competition. Rehearsals will be scheduled on May 12 and May 13, 2027. Rehearsal times will be assigned roughly one month prior to the Competition dates.
All events will take place at Dalton Center on Western Michigan University’s campus.
The Semifinal round will take place on Friday, May 14, 2027 from 9:00 a.m. to 4 p.m. Performance times will be assigned prior to the Competition dates.
Semifinals will consist of the solo Bach selection (see approved list below), immediately followed the concerto piece. The concerto must be the same (including movements) as submitted with your application for the Competition. No substitutions or changes are permitted. All repertoire must be performed from memory.
Results will be announced from the stage at roughly 4:30 p.m. All Semifinalists must attend the announcement, and the six selected as Finalists must remain at the hall to receive performance times for the Finals Concert.
The Finals Concert will take place on Saturday, May 15, 2027 at 7:00 p.m. All Semifinalists are required to attend.
Finals repertoire must consist of a different movement(s) or piece as performed in the Semifinal round. All repertoire must be performed from memory.
Each Finals performance must be 15 minutes or less. Requests may be considered to extend the time limit, and all extensions are subject to approval by the Stulberg. Unapproved performances exceeding 15 minutes are subject to disqualification.
An Awards Ceremony will follow at roughly 9:00 p.m. All Semifinalists will be recognized and are required to attend. The Bach Prize and Medal awards will be presented from the stage.
VIOLIN
Sonata No. 1 in G minor: Fugue
Sonata No. 2 in A minor: Grave
Sonata No. 3 in C major: Adagio
Partita No. 2 in D minor: Sarabande & Gigue (no repeats)
Partita No. 3 in E major: Loure (no repeats) & Gavotte en Rondeau
VIOLA
Suite No. 2 in D minor: Prelude
Suite No. 3 in C major: Prelude
Suite No. 4 in E-flat major: Prelude
Suite No. 5 in C minor: Prelude
Suite No. 6 in D major: Prelude
Suite No. 6 in D major: Gavotte & Gigue (no repeats)
CELLO
Suite No. 2 in D minor: Prelude
Suite No. 3 in C major: Prelude
Suite No. 4 in E-flat major: Prelude
Suite No. 5 in C minor: Prelude
Suite No. 6 in D major: Prelude
Suite No. 6 in D major: Gavotte & Gigue
(no repeats)
DOUBLE BASS
(Sterling Edition – Transposed Keys)
Suite No. 1 in C major: Menuetto 1 & 2 and Gigue
Suite No. 3 in G major: Bourée 1 & 2 and Gigue
