Upcoming piano auditions, competitions, and festivals in Westchester County and NYC
Spring audition for Concordia College Conservatory's private lesson program. Open to new and returning students of all ages and levels.
Regional competition for young pianists in the tri-state area. Multiple rounds with required and choice repertoire. Cash awards and scholarship opportunities.
National competition offering awards and scholarships to piano students. Multiple divisions by age and level. Requires NFMC membership through a local club.
Program providing performance opportunities and mentorship to talented young pianists from underserved communities. Includes masterclasses and concert performances.
Non-competitive festival for piano students of all levels. Adjudication with written feedback. Masterclass with visiting artist included.
National Federation of Music Clubs Junior Festival. Non-competitive adjudication with ratings. Students perform solos, duets, and ensembles. Required for NFMC Gold Cup awards.
NFMC Senior Festival for advanced students. Competitive and non-competitive divisions available. Winners eligible for national awards and scholarships.
Audition for Manhattan School of Music's summer piano program. Intensive two-week program with daily lessons, masterclasses, and performances.
Music theory examination covering notation, rhythm, keys, scales, intervals, and chords. Available from Grade 1 through Grade 8. Required for practical certificates at higher grades.
Annual festival for piano students in Westchester County. Non-competitive format with adjudication, masterclass, and performance opportunities.
Biennial competition for pianists based in New York State. Multiple rounds with required repertoire. Winners receive cash awards and concert engagements.
Audition for the New York Piano Society's spring recital series. Selected performers present solo recitals at prestigious NYC venues.
Comprehensive practical piano assessment including scales, pieces, sight-reading, and aural skills. Open to all grade levels from Prep Test through Grade 8.
State-level competition for piano, strings, and woodwinds. Winners advance to represent New York at regional events. Repertoire from standard classical literature.
Prestigious competition for piano duos (two pianos/four hands). Entrants submit a video for the preliminary round; five duos are selected to perform live at the National Conference.
New York State School Music Association solo evaluation festival for classical piano students. Students perform for an adjudicator to receive a grade and written critique. All levels welcome.
Official NYSSMA solo evaluation festival for Zone 9 classical piano students. Students perform for an adjudicator to receive a grade and written critique.
Official NYSSMA solo evaluation festival for Zone 10 classical piano students. Students perform two pieces for an adjudicator and receive feedback.
Official NYSSMA solo evaluation festival for Zone 11 classical piano students. Non-competitive adjudication with ratings and written feedback.
Highly competitive pre-college division audition for gifted young musicians. Comprehensive curriculum includes private lessons, theory, ear training, and chamber music. Saturday program during academic year.
Royal Conservatory practical piano examination covering repertoire, etudes, technique, ear tests, and sight reading. Available for Preparatory through ARCT levels.
RCM theory examination covering rudiments, harmony, counterpoint, and music history. Required for practical exam certificates at Grade 5 and above.
Competitive audition for NYSSMA Conference All-State honors. Students perform Level VI solos for evaluation. Top performers selected for All-State ensembles.
Precollege Division audition requiring live performance before a faculty panel and mandatory theory/ear training placement tests. Saturday program during academic year.
Annual spring recital series for Hoff-Barthelson Music School students. Features solo and ensemble performances across multiple concerts.
End-of-year recital for Music Conservatory of Westchester students. All levels welcome. Solo and ensemble performances.
Prestigious international competition for pianists ages 13-17. Held in Fort Worth, TX. Features fellowship program, masterclasses, and concert opportunities. Application by video submission.
National competition held at the NFMC annual convention. Multiple categories for piano solo, duo, and ensemble. Winners receive national recognition and awards.
International competition for non-professional pianists ages 35+. Celebrates the passion and artistry of amateur pianists worldwide. Preliminary round by video submission.
Annual competition held during the NYSMTA state convention. Open to NYSMTA members. Categories include solo piano, duet, and concerto.
Summer music program with private lessons, ensembles, theory classes, and performance opportunities. Piano, strings, winds, and voice available.