Welcome to the 10th Annual Coltman Competition!
Named after Austin Chamber Music Center founder, Felicity Coltman, the Coltman Chamber Music Competition provides performance experience and expert commentary to advanced chamber ensembles along with cash prizes and performance opportunities.
CONGRATULATIONS to the 2023 semi-finalists, finalists, 2nd place, 1st place, and Grand Prize ensembles!!
Grand Prize, 1st, and 2nd Place Ensembles Semi-Finalists & Finalists Competition Program
The 11th Annual Coltman Competition will be held in-person on March 2 & 3, 2024 at The University of Texas at Austin Butler School of Music.
Competition Location
University of Texas at Austin
Butler School of Music
2406 Robert Dedman Drive
Austin, TX 78712
Contact Information
Volunteering
In order for the competition to run smoothly, volunteers are needed on Saturday and Sunday. If you’re interested in volunteering opportunities, please contact us at coltman@austinchambermusic.org for more information.
Some of the duties will include: Contestant check-in at the registration desk, monitoring warm-up rooms, assisting judges, escorting contestants to and from performance areas, helping with awards ceremony, greeting and welcoming contestants as they enter the competition spaces, set and tear down, etc.
2023 Eligibility Requirements & Regulations
Senior Division
2023 Senior Division Categories Eligibility and Regulations.pdf
Ensemble members must be an average age of 18 to 30 on 3/4/23
Junior Division
2023 Junior Division Categories Eligibility and Regulations.pdf
Ensemble members must be an average age of 18 or under on 3/4/23 — However, if any member(s) of the ensemble are in college then the ensemble should submit a Senior Division application
Frequently Asked Questions
Coltman FAQs Page After looking through the Eligibility Requirements and Regulations, if your ensemble has a question, please visit the Coltman FAQs page before emailing competition staff.
Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities
Sponsorships Multiple sponsorship levels available
Advertising Place an ad in the competition program
Competition Archives
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