The 2026 Pacific Musical Society & Foundation Annual Competition is now open for submissions!
The entry deadline is January 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PST. Click here for entry information.
The Pacific Musical Society & Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to fostering the art of classical music and ensuring the success of young classical musicians in the San Francisco Bay Area. Founded in 1910, we are the region’s oldest active musical organization.
Through your financial support, the Pacific Musical Society & Foundation directly sponsors talented young musicians through our Annual Competition, while working to increase interest in and viability of classical music in the Bay Area and beyond. You can read more about our mission here, and visit our Winners Showcase to see performances by the talented young winners of our 2025 competition.
The Competition
Our annual competition identifies the next generation of stellar young artists and provides significant scholarship support.
The Winners
Each year we support many talented young musicians as they begin their careers. Click below to watch some of their incredible performances.
Giving
Your financial support sponsors scholarships for talented student musicians and funds our efforts to support them through their careers.