Saint Paul String Quartet Competition Quarterfinals

March 14, 2016

Congratulations to Quartet Degas --Maya Buchanan, Joshua Brown, Tess Krope, and Josiah Yoo, an Academy string quartet coached by Sang Mee Lee and Roland Vamos.  The group was selected to compete in the final rounds of the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition (SPSQC) on April 16. The top 6 scoring groups were invited to compete. Founded in 2006 as a performance forum for outstanding high school chamber musicians, the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition's primary mission is to celebrate excellence in string quartet playing, foster an increased appreciation for the chamber music art form, and enhance the music culture in this country. The SPSQC has garnered a national reputation for showcasing our nation's finest pre-college string players and young artists from this event now populate the most prestigious conservatories and music programs in the country.

Previous MIC Academy Winners

2015 Gold Medal — Atara String Quartet

2014 Silver Medal — Atara String Quartet

2012 Haydn Prize — Quartet Ventoso

2010 Gold Medal — Emerald String Quartet
        Silver Medal — Quartet Danaë

2009 Gold Medal — Aurelia String Quartet
        Silver Medal — Quartet Danaë

2008 Silver Medal — Quartet Polaris

2007 Gold Medal — Ridere Quartet
        Silver Medal — Zeloso String Quartet