Stulberg International String Competition

12/13/2024

There are just over 5 months until the 50th Annual Stulberg International String Competition, and applications are still open until February 1st! If you or your student want to take part in one of the longest standing string competitions for young string musicians, we have a helpful informational packet to guide you through preparing and submitting your application.

Learn more about the 2025 Stulberg Competition, including eligibility, repertoire, and prizes:https://www.stulberg.org/wp-content/uploads/StulbergTeachersBrochure24.pdf

12/10/2024

Reminiscing on November's concert featuring Rachel Barton Pine? Check out these scenes from her spectacular performance and the wonderful reception that followed.

12/03/2024

Join the movement with a donation to the Stulberg. Your generosity helps support young string musicians and the development of their careers! Give today at https://www.stulberg.org/donate

12/02/2024

The Stulberg International String Competition is deeply grateful for the support of Elizabeth Upjohn Mason for sponsoring Rachel Barton Pine’s performance in memory of Kalamazoo arts advocate and Stulberg Director Emeritus Mary von Schreiner. The contributions of our community help support our mission of promoting excellence in string instrument performances by gifted artists under the age of twenty.

11/22/2024

Cara Lieurance of WMUK 102.1 FM interviewed Rachel Barton Pine, Violinist this week, discussing her return performance in Kalamazoo. Pine will perform at the Dalton Center Recital Hall this Saturday at 7:30 P.M. in celebrating of 50 Years of the Stulberg International String Compeititon.

A conversation with Rachel Barton Pine

11/22/2024

Among the long standing arts organizations in Kalamazoo such as the Kalamazoo Symphony and Junior Symphony is the Stulberg International String Competition, celebrating a 50-year history in 2025.

Reporter Mike Wenninger interviewed this Saturday's Stulberg guest artist, Rachel Barton Pine, Violinist and Stulberg Executive Director, Megan Yankee about the 50th Anniversary of the Stulberg International String Competition.

Coverage by Second Wave Media - Southwest Michigan

With humble beginnings, the Stulberg International String Competition has grown to be one of the world's premier young string players' competitions drawing more competitors each year and spawning impressive musical careers. And to celebrate its 50th,

11/20/2024

Want to win 4 FREE TICKETS to this Saturday's concert with Rachel Barton Pine?

Well you're in luck! To enter this giveaway, follow the Stulberg social media, and leave a comment below saying your favorite string musician. We will choose one lucky Stulberg fan to receive four tickets to our event "Celebrating 50 Years of Stulberg with Rachel Barton Pine".

Learn more about this event on the Stulberg website: https://www.stulberg.org/swmf-events/celebrating-50-years-of-stulberg-with-rachel-barton-pine

"Celebrating 50 Years of Stulberg with Rachel Barton Pine" is generously sponsored by Elizabeth Upjohn Mason in memory of Mary von Schreiner.

11/18/2024

This Saturday at 7:30PM! Come celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Stulberg International String Competition as we welcome one of our most established past medalists back to the Kalamazoo stage!

Get your tickets today:
https://www.stulberg.org/swmf-events/celebrating-50-years-of-stulberg-with-rachel-barton-pine

11/16/2024

There’s only one week left to get your tickets and make your plans. You won’t want to miss it! The concert will be followed by a reception with light refreshments to celebrate the kickoff of our 50th Anniversary festivities.

The Stulberg International String Competition is one of the longest standing string competitions in the United States and internationally, and we are very proud of our heritage and legacy, as well as all of our amazing alumni--including Rachel Barton Pine.

We sincerely hope you join us for this special event!

Featured here is another photo from the archives, this time when Rachel Barton Pine won the Bronze Medal in 1990. The photo was taken in the Dalton Center on the campus of Western Michigan University.

This is where the competition took place in 1990, and where Rachel Barton Pine’s concert will be held in a week!

Time may be flying but some things never change.

Get tickets: https://stulberg.kindful.com/e/rbp

11/11/2024

Have you purchased your Rachel Barton Pine tickets yet? Here at the Stulberg, we're kicking off our 50th anniversary celebrations on Saturday, November 23 with one of our incredible alumni, Rachel Barton Pine, Violinist!

There's still time to get your tickets! https://www.stulberg.org/swmf-events/celebrating-50-years-of-stulberg-with-rachel-barton-pine

For a sneak peak of the mastery you will enjoy at her recital in Kalamazoo on November 23, enjoy Rachel's performance on NPR's Tiny Desk Concert https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSZzJu67EJc

July 27, 2016 by TOM HUIZENGA • The music of Johann Sebastian Bach is essential, like air and water, for many classical musicians. Pianist András Schiff star...

11/09/2024

Only two weeks left to get your tickets for this extraordinary concert!

Today, we’re going back in time with a newspaper article from the Kalamazoo Gazette, published in 1986. Earlier that year, at the eleventh Stulberg International String Competition, a young Rachel Barton won the silver medal at only the age of eleven!

This article was published in response to her concert with Fontana Chamber Arts in August of that same year. The praises are enormous, and compliment her on not just her technique, but also her ability to interpret the music in a way “that so astonished the audience”. Get your tickets today to experience Rachel’s flawless technique and beautiful interpretations of staple violin and chamber repertoire!

Get Tickets:
https://stulberg.kindful.com/e/rbp

11/04/2024

📣BIG ANNOUNCEMENT!📣 You can bid on the opportunity for a house concert featuring 2024 Stulberg Bronze Medalist, Pearl de la Motte, and graciously hosted by Pierre and Sophie van der Westhuizen of The Gilmore Piano Festival!

Learn more and place your bid here:
https://auctria.events/Stulberg2024

11/02/2024

We had some technical trouble with our streaming platform, Anywhere Seat this morning! To view this mornings Saturdays with the Stulberg, head to our Youtube channel.

11/02/2024

Don't forget to tune in TOMORROW, Saturday, November 2 at 10:30 a.m. for the first Saturdays with the Stulberg, featuring 2021 Stulberg Bronze Medalist, Bobby Boogyeom Park! There are a few ways to tune in...

1. Check it out on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqBws7rXwT0
OR
2. Check it out on Anywhere Seat, where you can reserve your spot ahead of time. Just remember to HIT PLAY when you log-in to begin the video https://stulberg.anywhereseat.com/channel.php

10/31/2024

Happy Halloween from the Stulberg crew! We got in the Halloween spirit today by wearing our costumes to the office, and we are clearly excited about our upcoming concert featuring violinist Rachel Barton Pine!

10/29/2024

Bobby Boogyeom Park, 2021 Stulberg Bronze Medalist, shares The 2021 Stulberg Bronze Medalist shares his long list of activities and accolades since his time in Kalamazoo, MI.

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At the young age of 18, violinist and Stulberg medalist Bobby Boogyeom Park already has quite a backlog of accolades. He has been awarded top prizes at prestigious competitions in the United States, Korea, Russia, and China; performed alongside acclaimed violinists such as Maxim Vengerov, and has be...

10/23/2024

One month away! Please join us as our 50th Anniversary season gets underway with a wonderful solo recital featuring Stulberg alum and world famous violinist Rachel Barton Pine, alongside the remarkable Matthew Hagle on the piano.

With a program featuring everything from Mozart to Brahms to Paganini, it is sure to be a phenomenal evening of music and memories. This is an extra special event; it’s the first time a past Stulberg medalist has given an independent concert for the Stulberg. You won’t want to miss it!

Get your tickets and learn more:

Join us in kicking off the celebrations for the Stulberg International String Competition’s 50th Anniversary with a solo recital featuring Stulberg alumni, Rachel Barton Pine.