Coltman Chamber Music Competition

The national Coltman Chamber Music Competition, launched in 2010, offers advanced applicants performance experience and expert commentary. Winners of the competition receive a cash prize and multiple performance opportunities, including a live broadcast on KMFA 89.5.

Welcome to the 10th Annual Coltman Competition!

The Coltman Chamber Music Competition, named after Austin Chamber Music Center founder Felicity Coltman, offers advanced chamber ensembles performance experience, expert commentary, cash prizes, and various 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

coltman@austinchambermusic.org

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

Sponsorship and Advertising Opportunities

Sponsorships  Multiple sponsorship levels available

Advertising  Place an ad in the competition program

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