Ruth French

We honor violinist Ruth French and the incredible impact she made, and continues to make, over the course of her 62 year teaching career. We honor her legacy by celebrating young violinists in our community through the biennial Ruth French Violin Competition.

The biennial Ruth French Violin Competition

2028 Competition - Stay Tuned for More Information!

Violinists must perform one recital piece of their choice (concerto, sonata, show piece, or unaccompanied), ideally memorized. Finalists will perform at the winners recital (open to the public) and judges will decide division winners following the recital. Contestants must provide their own accompanist. To qualify the contestant’s teacher must teach in the Louisville metro area.

Cash Prizes:

Division II: 8th-12th grade: $200

Division I: 3rd-7th grade: $150

A $30 non-refundable entry fee which can be paid online through our stripe account (make a note that it’s a registration fee) or by check. If you are a current student at LAM the fee can be added to your monthly statement.

More information about the competition will come leading up to the next 2028 Competition. The winners will be announced by 5:00pm and invited to play in the Winners Recital at 7pm at the Louisville Academy of Music.

You must be available to play for the winners recital at 7pm and provide your own pianist for accompaniment at both the audition and recital if needed.