The winner in each category will perform as a soloist with the Whittier Regional Symphony during the 2025-26 season. In addition, each winner will receive $1,000, and each runners-up a $500 cash award to further their music education.

Who Can Apply: Students who are residents of California or attending a California university, college, or school, or are studying with a private music teacher in California. All contestants must be at least 16 years old. String players cannot be older than 26 at the time of the competition; vocalists cannot be older than 30. The competition is limited to the first 15 eligible applicants.

For more information, please call Dr. Fay Weber at 562 631 5262 or email questions to faycweber@gmail.com or contact the Whittier Regional Symphony Association office at 562 698 8626.