2005: Denver, CO
Dr. Jim Bates, conductor
2005 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.
FIRST PLACE: Brent Hawley (solo mandolin)
Gardenia Waltz (traditional)
Gardenia Waltz (traditional)
SECOND PLACE: Jonathan Rudie (solo mandolin)
Notturno Cielo Stellato, Op 186 (Raffaele Calace)
THIRD PLACE: Robert Margo (solo mandolin)
Piccolo Gavotta (traditional)