September 2026 Theme: Competitions

Inside this edition:

• Celebrating the future of chamber music with Strike A Chord and Australia’s emerging young musicians
• News from AUSTA, including the latest From the President
• Renowned violist appointed Music Director of the Riverina Summer School for Strings
• The return of the ABC Young Performers Awards, celebrating Australia’s next generation of performers
• The Paul McDermott Scholarship and its support for Victoria’s young violinists
• Makers and suppliers from across the string music community
• Exploring three-dimensional sound movements and the heart of Resonance Practice
• The creative world of ensembles that improvise
• Remembering Simon Oswell
• Reviews and reflections from across the string community

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