LADIES MUSICAL CLUB OF SEATTLE

The frances walton competition is held annually in late spring and its associated awards tour in the fall. It is a solo and ensemble competition for classical musicians, ages 20-35, who live or study in the united states, the district of columbia, or one of the u.s. Territories. Competitors submit audio auditions before a spring deadline. Audition finalists participate in a day-long competition in seattle where four solo winners and one ensemble winner are selected. The winners present a free public concert the weekend of the competition. They go on an all-expense-paid week tour in the fall, performing classical music at free concerts to thousands of listeners in schools, community centers, and halls in largely underserved rural and metro areas in washington state. Winners receive cash awards after the fall tour.