Cooper International Competition
Founded in 2010, the Thomas and Evon Cooper International Competition is dedicated to presenting an important international competitive opportunity to outstanding young musicians.
The “Cooper Competition” at Oberlin, sponsored by Thomas and Evon Cooper, alternates annually between piano and violin. The program was first offered in summer 2010 for pianists, followed by a 2011 competition for violinists. Open to musicians between the ages of 13 and 18, the competition culminates in a final round where the top three competitors perform a full concerto with orchestra. Beginning in 2016, overall cash prizes were increased to $40,000, including a $20,000 first prize.
Violin 2022
Photo credit: Roger Mastroianni
News and Updates
Cooper Competition for Violin Returns to Oberlin in August 2022
February 14, 2022
The Chopin Whisperer
November 9, 2021
Eric Charles Chen Wins 2019 Cooper Competition for Violin
July 26, 2019
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2019 Cooper Violin Competition
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General Information:
Anna Hoffmann
Program Administrator
direct: 440-775-8044
fax: 440-775-8942
ahoffman@oberlin.edu
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Cathleen Partlow Strauss
Director of Conservatory Communications
Oberlin Conservatory of Music
440-775-8328
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About Oberlin Conservatory
Oberlin Conservatory of Music offers rigorous programs designed to prepare students for professional lives as performers, composers, scholars, and teachers. We welcome talented music students with demonstrated records of achievement to apply.
