The 32nd Annual Carmel Music Society Competition will be open to California, Oregon and Washington State residents or students, aged between 18 and 30.

The 2008 competition will provide an opportunity for young instrumentalists across Western States to compete for a grand prize of $5,000, which includes an opportunity to perform in May 2009 in the subscription series. The second place winner will receive $2,000 and the third prize is $1,500.   Other finalists will each receive $500.

The competition will take place at Sunset Center in Carmel on Saturday, May 10th 2008 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. 

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

             Chairperson, Competition Committee

             Carmel Music Society

              P. O. Box 22783

              Carmel, CA 93922

or by calling (831) 625 9938

The Distinguished judges for the Competition are:

Max Bragado-Darman

Irene Sharp

Edward Harris

To Download Files:
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"Application Form / Rules
and Regulations"

When you have mailed your completed application, please send

e-mail notification to:  carmelmusic@sbcglobal.net