In 2009 the jury members were:
Violine
Viola
From the second round on there is a combined jury for both instrumental groups. This jury is headed by David Strange.
The decisions of the jury in all rounds are binding. It is not possible to legally contend the jury's decision. There is to be no contact between members of the jury and participants as long as the participants are still in competition for the prize. Participants who drop out in the first or second round are given the opportunity to discuss their interpretation with members of the jury prior to the final round. This opportunity is extended to the finalists as well.