Les Musicales du Centre (France) organize 6 competitions of music. Winners can play as soloist with orchestra (Salle Cortot, Paris) or in major concert seasons and receive prize money. Competitions are open to candidates of all nationalities. The Singing category of the "Musicales du Centre" competition is open to singers under 16 age. The Composition competition of the "Musicales du Centre" is open to composers of all ages. The Young Talents category of the "Musicales du Centre" competition is open to all instrument, singers and/or composers aged 4 to 15 years. The Improvisation category of the "Musicales du Centre" competition is open to all musicians or groups aged at least 16 years old during audition. The instruments category of the "Musicales du Centre" competition is open to all instrumentist who are at least 12 years old at the audition. The Grand Competition "Les Musicales du Centre" is open only to instrumentalists and singers with no age limit.