2001: Bozeman, MT

Previous Conventions

Jeff Dearinger, conductor, with Alan Leech, co-conductor

2001 Playing Contest

The Norman Levine Playing Contest was held at the annual CMSA Conventions from 2001 through 2011 (except 2009). Following are the contest winners.

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FIRST PLACE: Robert Thornhill (mandolin), Doug Back (guitar)
Cappricio Spagnulo (Carlo Munier)


SECOND PLACE: Will Kimble (solo mandolin)
Prelude from Cello Suite No. 1 (J.S. Bach)


THIRD PLACE: Jeremiah McConico (solo mandolin)
Sonatine in C (Beethoven)