MISSION STATEMENT:

The mission of The Meg Quigley Vivaldi Competition is to provide an international competitive experience for young women bassoonists in the Americas. The level and visibility of this competition aims to be of the highest standard and caliber. By providing an experience for women to develop and hone their talent at a younger age, this competition hopes to build confidence and create a vehicle towards professional performance careers. It will do this by providing financial support, artistic reinforcement, performance experience and inspiration.

The name of the competition derives from the rich legacy of composer Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741), who spent much of his prolific career working at a conservatory for young girls, the “Seminario Musicale dell’Ospitale della Pietá” in Venice. The spirit of creativity and benefaction of this competition is dedicated to Meg Quigley, an artist who had a passion for assisting young women in realizing their full potential.