The 35th Annual Carmel Music Society Competition will be open to California, Oregon and Washington State residents or students, aged between 18 and 30

The 2010 competition will provide an opportunity for young instrumentalists across Western States to compete for a grand prize of $5,000, which, in part, includes an opportunity to perform in May 2011 in the subscription series. The second place winner will receive $2,000 and the third place prize is $1,500.   All other finalists will receive $500.

The competition will take place at Sunset Center in Carmel on Saturday, May 20 2011 during the day, and the three prizewinners will perform their winning programs in an evening concert on the same day. The daytime auditions and evening concert are open to the public and are free. 

Competition rules can be downloaded by using the llnk below.  Printed application forms and rules can also be obtained from the address below:

Applications to be postmarked No later than Tuesday, February 15, 2011

The Distinguished judges for the Competition are:

To be announced

Rules, Regulations & Application Form (.pdf)

When you have mailed your completed application, please send

e-mail notification to:  carmelmusic@sbcglobal.net