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Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
Anne Liu, Piano
$12,000, Conrad Bruderer Award
Yoyo Wu, Marimba
$11,500, Aspen Award
Ethan Zhou, Violin
$11,000
Stephanie Smith, Soprano
$10,500, Trovillo-Graham Award
Daniel Torerro, Bassoon
$10,000
Søren Pedersen, Baritone
$9,500
Bradley Carpiuc, Piano
$9,000
Nathan Haghgoo, Flute
$8,500
Mariam Tony Mouawad, Mezzo-Soprano
$8,000
Dylan Ellis, Violin
$7,500
Click here for the
Awards Concert
Got Questions?
You can email us at musicalmerit@gmail.com
Since 1946, the Musical Merit Foundation of Greater San Diego has held a yearly competition
for instrumentalists and vocalists.
Competition winners (protégés) have demonstrated extraordinary education, prodigious talent, and skill.
Many of our protégés are currently studying in prestigious universities and conservatories,
or performing professionally in symphonies and opera companies throughout the world.
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