The journey to the 12th Quadrennial Competition has begun!
One year from now, we will be celebrating the six new Laureates of the 12th Quadrennial Competition, which takes place September 17 - October 4, 2026. The journey has begun! Applications are now open for violinists around the world aged 16-29 who are ready to launch a concert career. Candidates must provide proof of age, list musical training, education and professional experience, plus provide three letters of recommendation. Beginning January 1, applicants may submit videos performing a full concerto, a movement from a Mozart or Haydn concerto, a Paganini caprice, and two contrasting Bach movements. Qualified applicants can get started by clicking the link below.
IVCI welcomes Sean P. Dunlavy as its new Director of Development
We are extremely pleased to welcome Sean P. Dunlavy as our new Director of Development, succeeding our beloved Mary Jane Sorbera, who retired at the end of August after nearly two decades of service.
Sean brings deep philanthropic and nonprofit leadership experience, with past roles at the United Schools of Indianapolis, Indiana University's Lilly Family School of Philanthropy, and the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
“I am honored to join the International Violin Competition of Indianapolis as Director of Development,” says Dunlavy. “This competition has a remarkable legacy of celebrating artistic excellence and elevating the next generation of world-class musicians. I look forward to building meaningful partnerships and expanding support for this extraordinary organization so it can continue to inspire audiences and nurture talent on the global stage.”
Glen Kwok, IVCI Executive Director, added, "We are delighted to welcome Sean to the IVCI team. His significant and highly successful development experience in the Indianapolis community will be invaluable as we prepare for the 12th Quadrennial Competition next September and for decades beyond."
Sean began his position on Monday.
The Rosamunde Quartet makes its debut this month at Indiana Landmarks
The Rosamunde Quartet makes its long-awaited Indianapolis debut in this special co-presentation with the Ensemble Music Society on Tuesday, October 21 at 7:30pm at the Indiana Landmarks Center. The ensemble features an all-star lineup: 2022 IVCI Jury Member Noah Bendix-Balgley (First Concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic); violinist Shanshan Yao (Kammerakademie Potsdam and former New York Philharmonic); violist Teng Li (Principal of Chicago Symphony Orchestra); and cellist (and Indy native!) Nathan Vickery (New York Philharmonic). Their program includes Beethoven's first quartet, Mendelssohn's final quartet, the George Walker's lyrical String Quartet No. 1. A pre-concert lecture will be presented at 6:45pm on the Grand Hall stage by Dr. Lisa Brooks, Dean of the Jordan School of the Arts at Butler University.
The 2026 Juried Exhibition of Student Art has expanded to Ohio
Calling all art teachers in Indiana and Ohio!
Since 1986, the Juried Exhibition of Student Art (JESA) has been one of Indiana's largest and most exciting art programs for art students in grades 1-12. Held alongside each quadrennial competition, JESA brings together the visual, literary and performing arts, with thousands of students participating. In 2026, JESA is expanding to Ohio for the first time, thanks to the Cynthia P. Matthews Family Foundation. With $18,000 in prizes per state and 30 Grand Award Winners selected in both Indiana and Ohio, young artists will see their work showcased during - and after - the Competition!
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