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AFA International Violin Competition
Next edition
- Edition
- 2027
- Dates
- 23-25 July 2027
- Location
- Spivey Hall, Clayton State University, Morrow, Georgia
- Registration deadline
- 30 March 2027 (Round I video)
Source: atlantafestivalacademy.org
Overview
Biennial international violin competition of the Atlanta Festival Academy for violinists of all nationalities aged 21 and under, held at Spivey Hall (Clayton State University). Established in 2025 (successor to the AFA Young Artist Competition), with Junior and Senior divisions.
- Organiser
- Atlanta Festival Academy
- Instruments
- Violin
- Category
- Solo violin
- Age limits
- 21 and under (as of 23 July 2027): Junior Division 14 and under, Senior Division 14-21; all nationalities
Rules & repertoire
Registration & fee
Online registration form with Round I video; semifinalists arrange own travel and accommodation.
Rounds & time limits
- Round I: preliminary video
- Semifinal: live (up to 12 per division), 23-24 July 2027
- Final: live, 25 July 2027
Repertoire
Solo works, works with piano and a complete concerto (composers mentioned include Handel, Bach, Paganini, Mozart); Senior finalists premiere a newly commissioned work.
Jury & prizes
Jury
- Cho-Liang Lin
- Sibbi Bernhardsson
- Minjeong Suh
Prizes
- Total over USD 10,000
- Senior Grand Prize: USD 5,000 + performance with orchestra and solo recital
- Junior prizes: cash and scholarships to AFA 2028 Summer Festival
Past editions
Not published on the official pages we could check.Summarised from official sources, last checked 11 Nov 2026. Main source