During the year, the following music competitions (for all instruments) are held in the Chicago area:

• Geneva Granquist Music Competition, Geneva, IL
• DePaul Concerto Festival For Young Performers, Chicago, IL
• Illinois Music Association State Olympic Contest, Chicago, IL

Participation is optional but students are encouraged to join these competitions.

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Congratulations, folks!

Our students’ results for 2010 were as follow:

The 40th Granquist Music Competition
Geneva Community High School, Geneva, IL
Saturday, June 26, 2010

Olympic Class
1st Place Winner	Sarina Sugita Sarina was invited to perform at premiere concert on July 11, 2010 at First Baptist Church, Geneva, IL
2nd Place Winners	2 Students

Concert Class
Outstanding Winner	1 String Ensemble
1st Place Winners	4 Students
2nd Place Winners	7 Students
3rd Place Winner	1 Student