Sound Off: How Competitions Can Be Improved
Two Curtis faculty members and two recent alumni weigh in.
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By Brian Wise
Competitions are a rite of passage for young musicians, offering valuable exposure and growth—but their pressures and practices don’t always serve artists well. How can we continue to evolve these events so they become more supportive and enriching for emerging artists? Curtis faculty members Pamela Frank and Monica Ellis, and alumni Haochen Zhang (Piano ’12) and Timothy Chooi (Violin ’17), share their perspectives.
From the Fall 2025 issue
