The mission of the Stulberg International String Competition is to promote excellence in string instrument performance by gifted young artists under the age of twenty.
The Stulberg Competition was founded in 1975 in memory of Julius Stulberg, beloved teacher and conductor of the Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestras. The Stulberg strives to provide valuable educational opportunities for young musicians to develop essential skills and prepare for their college
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The mission of the Stulberg International String Competition is to promote excellence in string instrument performance by gifted young artists under the age of twenty.
The Stulberg Competition was founded in 1975 in memory of Julius Stulberg, beloved teacher and conductor of the Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Junior Symphony Orchestras. The Stulberg strives to provide valuable educational opportunities for young musicians to develop essential skills and prepare for their college studies and performance careers.
The Stulberg is unique among music competitions due to its longevity, focus on young string musicians, strong reputation, and caliber of judges. Over the years, more than 2,600 musicians have participated in the Stulberg, and more than one hundred have been awarded a medal. Many have gone on to illustrious careers in the fields of music performance and education. Throughout its history, the Stulberg has attracted world-renowned musicians to Kalamazoo to serve as competition judges and Master Class instructors. Through its Master Classes and Education Outreach, the Stulberg extends its impact by providing learning opportunities for local musicians and audiences.
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