Carmel Music Society 2012
Vocal Competition   

Our 36th Annual Competition

The Carmel Music Society sponsors an annual competition in a three-year cycle:
Vocal, Piano, and Instrumental. The 2012 Competition is open to vocalists.

Note: The application deadline was February 14.

Our panel of distinguished judges will include:

Dr. Clifford Cranna
Director of Music Administration of the San Francisco Opera

Nicholas McGegan
Music Director of Berkeley's Philharmonia Baroque, and world-renowned conductor (www.nicholasmcgegan.com)

Ruth Ann Swenson
Internationally renowned operatic soprano
(online information)

Click here to download the complete rules and regulations for the 2012 competition.

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View a complete list of all winners 1976–2011

Saturday, May 19, 2012
Sunset Center, Carmel
Free admission to all events


Eight Finalists Will Compete:
10:00am-Noon  & 1:30-3:30pm

The winners will be announced
at approximately 4:00pm


Winners' Concert:  8:00pm