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The Marlin-Engel Solo Competition was established by the Board of Trustees of Levine Music in 1980 to honor Jackie Marlin and Diana Engel, the school’s founders and co-directors from 1976-1980. Originally offering a single “Marlin-Engel prize” the competition today offers awards in both piano and instrumental categories and in three age divisions: Junior (up to age 9), Intermediate (ages 10-13) and Senior (ages 14-18). The first place prize for piano is the Ida Canter prize, established by Dr. Jane Loeffler and her family as a tribute to her grandmother. Contestants perform two solo works or movements that contrast in style and period.

Community Sings bring people of all ages and skill levels together to create beautiful music. This fun, energetic program will have you singing gorgeous five-part harmonies in no time. No experience is necessary. The only prerequisite is a love of music and song!

The Ruth P. Cogen Competition was established by the Board of Trustees of Levine Music in 1983 to honor Ruth Cogen, one of the school’s founders and its first chair of the Board of Trustees. From 1984-1987, all students competed together in a single division. In 1988 the competition expanded to include separate piano and instrumental competitions with Junior (up to age 9), Intermediate (ages 10-13) and Senior Divisions (ages 14-18) for each. Contestants perform one movement of a concerto.

Presented by Washington Performing Arts and Levine to support the development of young artists and celebrate the lifelong creativity of DC area performers, the Misbin Family Memorial Chamber Music Competition features instrumental chamber music students and adult amateur ensembles. Participants are adjudicated by a panel of judges made up of distinguished performers, teachers, and other recognized members of the greater Washington music community.