FMMC Foundation International Music Competitions

Welcome to the FMMC Foundation International Music Competitions!

Here you will find information about both of our competitions: The Washington International Competition and the Johansen International Competition for Young String Players. Please see below for the latest updates on this year’s opportunities and events.

ANNOUNCING THE
2027 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL
COMPETITION FOR PIANO
SPONSORED BY THE FRIDAY MORNING MUSIC CLUB FOUNDATION

The Friday Morning Music Club Foundation is pleased to announce the 2027 Washington International Competition (WIC) for Piano. Applications will be accepted from September 15, 2026, through February 15, 2027, from pianists around the world who are 18–30 years old as of May 22, 2027.

The preliminary jury will review submissions and select sixteen semifinalists, who will be invited to perform live before a distinguished panel of internationally renowned jurors in the semifinal round on May 22, 2027. We welcome you and encourage you to read thoroughly and follow the competition guidelines and instructions carefully.

Announcing the winners of the 2026 Competition for Voice

First prize, $10,000, in honor of Thomas Beveridge:

Michelle Mariposa, mezzo-soprano (Philippines)

Second prize, $5,000, Norman & Joan Sugarman Award:

Carolina Sullivan, soprano (USA)

Third prize, $3,000, Ben Holt Memorial Award:

Minki Hong, baritone (South Korea)

Audience prize, $1,000 each, Viola Musher & Amelia Stieglitz Wishner Award:

Lauryn Davis, soprano (USA)
Carolina Sullivan, soprano (USA)

Finalist prizes, $1,000 each, Adele Woolsey Memorial Award:

Lauryn Davis, soprano (USA)
Yuxin Liu, soprano (China)
Sarah Rosales (USA)

Our deepest thanks to all the competitors, jury members, volunteers and audience members who made the weekend such a great success!

The Johansen International Competition for Young String Players!

Thank you for your interest in the Johansen International Competition for Young String Players (Ages 13-17). The next competition will take place March 20-23, 2028.