The largest music competition in Illinois - The Granquist Music Competition is presented as part of the Geneva, Illinois Swedish Days - A Midsommar Festival June 23-28, 2009, and hosted by the Geneva Chamber of Commerce.
The Granquist Tradition established in 1970 by Herb Granquist - a dedicated music educator - promotes music performance, competition and education. It is now one of the largest music contests in the State of Illinois, and has a reputation for excellence in judging and performance.
The 39th Annual Music Competition will be on Saturday, June 27, 2009, at Geneva Community High School, 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva, Illinois.
Entry Deadline
With entry being encouraged online, we have extended the date for entry completion to June 1, 2009. Entries will be accepted until the maximum of 2300 is achieved.
Olympic Concert - Public Invited
First place Olympic level recipients will perform at a premiere free concert/contest held on July 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South Street. The winners of this event receive scholarship money. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free; however, donations are welcome.
Staff
Denise Beiermann, Contest Coordinator
Jean Gaines, President, Geneva Chamber of Commerce
Registration Options:
Registration for the competition is closed. Thank you
Questions
- General questions and/or registration assistance:
- E-mail: granquistmusic@genevachamber.com
- Telephone: Geneva Chamber of Commerce - 630-232-6060
- Mail: Granquist Music Competition
Geneva Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 481, 8 South Third Street
Geneva, IL 60134 - Technical musical questions related to the competition:
- Telephone: 630-346-2605
Lodging
For lodging information visit our website at www.GenevaChamber.com
Granquist Music Competition
Geneva Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 481, 8 South Third Street, Geneva, IL 60134
granquistmusic@genevachamber.com
Phone: 630-232-6060