Piano Festival

Grades 1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12

Students performing in one of these divisions must perform two contrasting classical pieces from memory (no popular music). Unaccompanied concerto movements are permitted.

First prize for grades 1-3: $50
First prize for grades 4-6: $50
First prize for grades 7-9: $75
First prize for grades 10-12: $75

Time allotments:

• Grades 1-3: 3 minutes
• Grades 4-6: 5 minutes
• Grades 7-9: 8 minutes
• Grades 10-12: 10 minutes

Grades 1-6

Applicants must perform one complete piece from memory that is 3 minutes or less (no excerpts). This division provides students with the opportunity to master one piece. Judge’s decisions will emphasize the quality of the performance, rather than the difficulty of the work.

First prize: $30

Time allotment: 3 minutes

Grades 1-12

Students must perform either one memorized work by J.S. Bach or one movement of a Classical Sonatina by memory.

First prize: $30

Time allotment: 5 minutes

Grades 1-6 and grades 7-12

Applicants entering the duet division must play two contrasting pieces for one piano four hands. Duets requiring two pianos are not permitted. Memorization is not required.

First prize: $40 for each performer

Time allotments:

• Grades 1-6: 8 minutes
• Grades 7-12: 10 minutes

Grades 1-12

Students must perform one memorized work written by composers of Hispanic or Latinx origin, such as Enrique Granados, Federico Mompou, Antonio Soler, Joaquín Turina and Manuel de Falla.

First prize: $50

Time allotment: 10 minutes

Grades 1-12

This takes place entirely online. Applicants must perform one or two pieces by heart and submit either a video file (.mp4 or .mov) or provide access links to public platforms such as YouTube or Vimeo.

First prize for grades 1-6: $50
First prize for grades 7-12: $75

Time allotment: 10 minutes