This season the Shkolnikova Academy will hold its first concerto competition. The winners will have the opportunity to perform solo with the 2025 Academy string orchestra led by Dmitry Sitkovetsky, and receive a scholarship to the Academy.

To apply, applicants must complete the early application to the 2025 Academy and include a recording of a movement of a standard concerto or concert piece by January 1st, 2025.  

Winners will be announced by January 15th, 2025 and the academy will decide together with the winner which piece will be performed as soloist with 2025 Shkolnikova Academy String Orchestra.