The Stulberg International String Competition and Fontana Chamber Arts are delighted to welcome Amit Peled, cello (2022 Stulberg Competition Judge) for a community master class on Saturday, June 7th, 2025. Amit Peled will be working with student cellists performing solo or with a professional collaborative pianist.

Master Classes will be held at LOCATION TBA.

MASTER CLASS CLINICIANS

Amit Peled, cello

ELIGIBILITY

• The Amit Peled Master Class is open to cello students performing unaccompanied solo Bach (or repertoire written without accompaniment) and intermediate-advanced repertoire for piano/cello duo.
• Applicants must be under the age of 20 as of January 1st, 2025.
• If selected to participate, the applicant must be in Kalamazoo, Michigan on Saturday, June 7th. The Stulberg will not make arrangements for travel/lodging for master class participants.

MASTER CLASS DETAILS

• Eligible cello students are asked to apply and submit an audition video to determine participation in the master class.
• Applications will be reviewed internally and 5 applicants will be selected.
• Selected applicants will be notified and assigned a 30-minute time slot between 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. on Saturday, June 7th, 2025.
• Selected applicants will participate in the master class at LOCATION TBA, during their assigned time slot.
• Participants must provide their own professional collaborative pianist if performing works with piano accompaniment. Applicants may audition with a student pianist if desired.

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

• Master Class applicants must perform with piano accompaniment, unless it is a solo work without accompaniment such as solo Bach for cello.
• Those selected to perform in the Master Classes must perform the same work as performed in the audition.
• Works composed with accompaniment should include accompaniment in the application video.
• Pieces do not need to be performed from memory.
• It is recommended that applicants are at a minimum in Suzuki Book 5 (or comparable) or beyond.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

April 5, 2025

Master Class application fee ($30) will be paid when online application video is submitted.

Photo Release

The Stulberg International String Competition will photograph Master Class performances. Participation in the Master Classes shall be deemed consent and permission to the Stulberg International String Competition (and its designees and agents) to use my image, likeness, performance and actions as captured in photograph in connection with the promotion and marketing of the Stulberg International String Competition and its related events, without further authorization or compensation.