2024 asme@wau music festival 2
2024 Greater Washington D.C. Area

ASME@WAU
Music
Festival

ASME@WAU Music Festival is co-organized by American Society of Musical Excellence and Washington Adventist University

August 4 – 9 @ Washington Adventist University

Early Application Deadline: April 15
Application Deadline: June 15

Piano, Strings, Voice, and Ensemble with world-class faculty from Juilliard School of Music, Manhattan School of Music, Mannes School of Music, New York University, University of Maryland and Washington Adventist University, American Strings Quartet, and NY Phil.

Applicants of all ages are welcome.

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ASME@WAU Music Festival News

Supported by D'Addario and PotterViolins

ASME@WAU is delighted to have support from D’Addario and PotterViolins. Thank you D’Addario and PotterViolins for the support of the festival!

Applications are open for 2024 ASME@WAU Music Festival

Welcome to join ASME@WAU Music Festival for this summer festival: August 4 – 9, 2024

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Scholarships available for Participants of American Virtuoso Internaional Music Competition (AVIMC)

The final round of the 2024 American Virtuoso International Music Competition will take place on August 10, 2024, immediately following the ASME@WAU Music Festival.

1. All AVIMC participants in 2024 or previous years will waive the ASME@WAU application fee.
2. Winners of AVIMC in 2024 or previous years are eligible to be granded a scholarship of $200.
3.  Participants in the AVIMC Winners Recital are eligible to be awarded a scholarship of $300.
*Note: The above three scholarships cannot be combined simultaneously.

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Scholarships based on merit are available

For more details, please click here.

College Transferable Credit Offered

1 college credit is transferable to any university as an elective or music credit through enrollment and participation in the ASME@WAU. If you would like to learn more, please contact Dr. Lau ( dlau@wau.edu)

Faculty Annoucement

2022 ASME@WAU has announced that Vladimir Valjarević, Silvan Negruțiu, Qing Li, Preston Hawes, Philippe Chao, Dan Zhang, Gran Wilson, Kyle Engler, Stephen Czarkowski, Susanna Mendlow, Adria Sternstein Foster, David Jones and Lyric Brass Quintet (Larry Williams, Andrew Spang, Kevin Dines, Gerald Jones, and David Dochterman) will be faculty members this year. Click here to learn more the faculty
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Successful 2022 ASME@WAU Music Festival

The 2022 ASME@WAU Music Festival concluded on July 25, 2022, after a series of enriching sessions focused on improvisation, music theory, and music technology, complemented by lessons, masterclasses, and seminars. Each day concluded with captivating recitals by both faculty members and participants. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all participants and faculty for their dedication and contributions to the festival. We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to reunite with everyone in the future!
ASME@WAU International Music Festival 2022 Faculty Concert Violin Students Recital 1

Experience At ASME@WAU

The ASME@WAU Music Festival provides young musicians with world-class instruction and valuable experiences. The festival’s offerings encompass one-on-one lessons, group lessons, masterclasses, seminars, and numerous performance opportunities.

ASME@WAU is distinguished by forward-looking instruction and innovative concepts, presented by world-class artist-teachers.

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