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Congratulations to our 2026 Award Winners!
Anne Liu, Piano
$12,000, Conrad Bruderer Award
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Yoyo Wu, Marimba
$11,500, Aspen Award
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Ethan Zhou, Violin
$11,000
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Stephanie Smith, Soprano
$10,500, Trovillo-Graham Award
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Daniel Torerro, Bassoon
$10,000
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Søren Pedersen, Baritone
$9,500
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Bradley Carpiuc, Piano
$9,000
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Nathan Haghgoo, Flute
$8,500
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Mariam Tony Mouawad, Mezzo-Soprano
$8,000
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Dylan Ellis, Violin
$7,500
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Awards Concert










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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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