Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition
Catalog organization: Oberlin College and Conservatory
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What Is Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition?
Oberlin's Cooper Competition alternates annually between violin and piano for exceptional musicians ages 13-18 who have not enrolled in college. The completed 2026 edition was for violin: competitors arrived August 4, performed August 6-10, and departed August 11. Seventeen violinists from seven countries participated. Mingzhe Ye, 16, won first; Elizabeth Poppy Song placed second; Minji Choi placed third.
The 2026 application closed April 1. Applicants submitted unedited continuous videos of specified Bach, Paganini and concerto repertoire, a headshot, a biography of at most 100 words and a $130 fee. Accepted semifinalists paid a further $350 competition fee and finalized repertoire by June 1. About 18 competitors were expected. Those under 15 needed an accompanying parent.
Thomas & Evon Cooper International Competition Key Facts: Cost, Deadline, and Eligibility
| Cost | Varies — see Cost and funding |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
| Eligibility | Ages 13–18 |
| Application deadline | Dates not announced |
| Listing last updated | August 30, 2026 |
Program details shown here reflect the current catalog record.
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