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The Granquist Music Competition

The Granquist Music Competition is presented as part of the Geneva, Illinois, Swedish Days - A Midsommar Festival June 17-22 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 38th Annual Music Competition will be on Saturday, June 21, 2008 at Geneva
Community High School, 416 McKinley Avenue, Geneva, Illinois.

Entry Deadline
Only 100 spaces still available - enter today! 

Registration Options:

1. To register online and pay the entry fee via PayPal by using a credit card, click here Competition
Entry Form (1).

2. To register by downloading a paper application, filling it in by hand and mailing it to the Chamber with a check for the entry fee, click here Competition Entry Form (2).

3. To receive an application by mail or for payment assistance, please call the Chamber of Commerce at 630-232-6060.

The competition schedule, classifications, regulations and other information can be found by following the links included on this page.

Olympic Concert - Public Invited

First place Olympic level recipients will perform at a premiere free concert held on July 13 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Geneva, 2300 South Street. The public is cordially invited to attend. Admission is free; however, donations are welcome.

Staff

Denise Beiermann, Contest Coordinator
Jean Gaines, Director, Geneva Chamber of Commerce

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: 630-346-9053

Lodging

For lodging information visit our website at www.GenevaChamber.com