2027 Christine Kim Young Artist Award

Established in 2024 by Jasper Chamber Concerts, the Christine Kim Young Artist Award, is an annual award given to a string player or string chamber ensemble displaying extraordinary artistry performing an 8-15 minute work written after 1980. The winner receives a prize of $500 and an invitation to perform on the Jasper Chamber Concerts Series Finale.

Award: $500 and performance at the Season Finale of Jasper Chamber Concerts on May 6, 2027 at Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting in Philadelphia, PA

Eligibility: String players under the age of 22 as of May 1, 2027. Open to solo instrumentalists and string ensembles up to four (4) players. All members of ensembles must meet the age requirement and be available to perform on May 6, 2027 at Jasper Chamber Concerts. Please note, ensembles with piano are not eligible at this time.

Repertoire: A piece for solo string or string ensemble written in or after 1980 with a duration of 8-15 minutes. Works with piano are not eligible. The winning repertoire from the previous competition year will not be eligible for one year (Armadura by Andrea Casarrubios)

Application information: To apply, please fill out the application form and submit video by March 15, 2027.

Previous Christine Kim Young Artist Award Winners:

2026: Samuel Cao, cello (Armadura by Andrea Casarrubios)

2025: Daniel Qi, violin (Rhapsody No. 1 by Jessie Montgomery)

2024: Aaron Liu, cello (SEVEN for solo cello by Andrea Casarrubios)