2026 Competition
Senior Division - April 11, 2026
Junior Division - April 18, 2026

Support the SPSQC
Great artistry begins with opportunity....
At the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition, young musicians receive the guidance, recognition, and inspiration that can shape a lifetime in music.
Your support fuels scholarships, performance opportunities, world-class juries, and national visibility for hundreds of young artists. With your partnership, SPSQC can continue to elevate chamber music education, nurture emerging talent, and reach new audiences through high-quality livestreaming.
Join us in supporting the next generation of musicians.
Donate. Support. Transform the Future of Chamber Music.


Sponsor a Quartet
Consider sponsoring a string quartet to attend the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition Finals. For many young ensembles, traveling to the SPSQC represents a significant financial commitment. Expenses can include coaching and preparation, airfare or long-distance travel, ground transportation, lodging, and meals.
Your sponsorship helps remove these financial barriers and allows these talented musicians to focus fully on their artistry. By supporting a participating quartet, you play a direct role in nurturing the next generation of chamber musicians and helping them share their music with new audiences.
Underwrite the Program
Your support can have a lasting impact on the musical lives of these remarkable young artists as they begin their professional journeys. The quartets who participate in the Saint Paul String Quartet Competition represent some of the most promising chamber musicians from leading conservatories and music schools across the United States and around the world.
By underwriting the SPSQC program, you help sustain a vibrant platform where emerging ensembles can perform, grow, and connect with audiences, mentors, and fellow musicians. Your generosity strengthens the future of chamber music and enriches the cultural life of our community.
Advertise with the SPSQC
Promote your business or organization while supporting extraordinary young musicians by placing an advertisement in the SPSQC program book and on our webpages. Our audience includes devoted chamber music listeners, artists, educators, and supporters from across the country and around the world.
Advertising with SPSQC connects your business with a community that values artistic excellence, education, and cultural engagement. It is a meaningful way to demonstrate your support for creative, dedicated young performers who are shaping the future of classical music.
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BENEFACTORS
The Schubert Club
MacPhail Center for Music
Michael & Jeanne Antonello
Claire Givens Violins
DISTINGUISHED SPONSORS
Your Classical MPR
Karen & David Grandstrand
Tom Peterson
James & Perry Leger
Anna H. Heilmaier Foundation
ADVERTISERS
House of Note
John Waddle Violins
Twin Cities Musicians Union
