A second-level competition is held for music students up to 18 years of age who can prepare a solo piece demonstrating artistic nuance, technical skill and musicality. Open to instrumentalists (violin, viola, cello, bass, brass, woodwind, percussion, piano or harp) who live in Castro Valley, Dublin, Fremont, Hayward, Livermore, Milpitas, Newark, Pleasanton, San Ramon or Union City, the competition gives applicants a chance to have their auditions critiqued by experienced judges.

Time will be updated as applications are submitted.