Strings 2023:   May 18th – 20th at Muttart Hall, Alberta College.

Rebecca Weger, Violin

Regina, SK

2017 Shean Strings Competition Winner Angela Ryu, Vioion.

Rebecca Weger is currently in her third year of a bachelor’s program in violin performance in the studio of Andrew Wan at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University. She grew up in Regina, SK, studying violin with Rudolf Sternadel at the Conservatory of Performing Arts.

In 2018, Ms. Weger presented a recital for the Regina Musical Club, was chosen as a Fellow for the Colorado College Summer Music Festival, and performed as Concertmaster of the McGill Symphony Orchestra. Her string quartet recently placed first in the McGill Chamber Music Competition. Ms. Weger was a member of the Regina Symphony Orchestra for four seasons, playing her début concert at the age of 13.

She has played in master classes for James Ehnes, Erika Raum, Martin Beaver, Annalee Patipatanakoon, Axel Strauss, Mark Fewer, Yehonatan Berick, and Midori. She has participated in summer programs with Regina Summer Strings, the Rosamunde Summer Music Academy, Camp Musical des Laurentides, Orford Music, and Domaine Forget. Ms. Weger is a proud recipient of a Prince Edward Arts Scholarship from the Saskatchewan Arts Board, and would like to thank them for their financial support of her studies at McGill University.

2019 Strings Competitors

Alison Kim Angela Ryu Rebecca Weger Sonya Shin Teresa Wang Tiffany Yenung

Important Information

  • Winner of 2019 Shean Strings Competition: Angela Ryu!  Press Release here
  • The application process for The Shean Strings Competition 2019 is now closed.
  • We received many applications, and have selected our competitors.
  • Strings Brochures are available on the download page.