Piano Competition

The competition is open to all young pianists between the ages of 6 and 18 years old. All previous "First Prize" winners may not compete until eligible for the next age division.

2023 Competition Details 

Featured Theme: Character Pieces of the 19th Century

Competition Date: Sunday, October 1, 2023

Application Deadline: Friday, September 8, 2023 at 11:59 PM

NEW SPECIAL PRIZE: Diversity in Music Award

Registration fee: A registration fee of $35 (non-refundable) must accompany each application.

For more information: Any questions regarding repertoire or the competition should be directed to Dr. Jacob Ertl.

TO REGISTER

Requirements

Description of Character Pieces
Young Pianist Division
Junior Division
Senior Division

Awards

Diversity in Music Award
Young Pianist Division
Junior Division
Senior Division

Awards Ceremony and Winner's Recital

Details

Past Competition Results

2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
2014
2013
2012

2023 Competition Winners

    1st Place, Young Pianist Division
    1st Place, Senior Division
    2nd Place Diversity in Music Award, Senior Division
    1st Place, Junior Division

    2022 Competition Winners

      1st Place, Senior Division
      1st Place, Young Pianist Division
      2nd Place, Junior Division

      Past Competition

        2019
        Competition Judges 2022
        2021

        Resources

        • A Seat at the Piano: inclusion, study, and performance of a more equitably representative body of piano works
        • Ebony Music: database for black composers