Sherer International Piano and Strings Competition, US

Goshen ( Indiana), US

Deadline: February 22nd, 2026

The Sherer International Piano and Strings Competition is an annual music competition named in honor of the late Lon and Kathryn Sherer, Goshen College Professors Emeritus of Music.

The competition is open to classically-trained pianists, violinists, violists, and cellists in grades 8-12 (ages between 13-18 as of October 19, 2025).

Competition applicants must not be enrolled in a degree program at a college or university.

Schedule:

March 22nd, 2026

• 10:00 a.m. – Piano Adjudication, Sauder Concert Hall
• 10:00 a.m. – Violin Adjudication, Rieth Recital Hall
• 4:00 p.m. – Award Ceremony and Competition Winners Concert, Rieth Recital Hall

Registration Fee:  $75

Prizes:

1st Prize: $1,000
2nd Prize: $500
3rd Prize: $300

Additionally, all participating finalists will be offered a $10,000/year music scholarship to attend Goshen College.