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Western Illinois University 2012 Piano Festival, October 6-7 Alan Chow, guest artist

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COMPETITION DETAILS (Saturday, October 6, 1pm)

Students must be between 14-18 years of age as of 1/1/13
Students must perform a minimum of two works from contrasting style periods
Maximum performance time: 20 minutes (no minimum)
Memorization required
Solo and concerto repertoire permitted (concertos must be performed with a 2nd pianist playing the orchestral reduction)
Winner of the 2012 competition is guaranteed a performance slot in the 2013 WIU Piano Festival masterclass
$20 entry fee

1st prize: $300

2nd prize: $200

3rd prize: $100

Deadline to register for the competition: September 21

MASTERCLASS DETAILS (Sunday, October 7, 12-3pm)

Students must be between 14-18 years of age as of 1/1/13
Students must submit a CD or mp3 recording of the work they would like to perform on the masterclass in order to be considered for selection
Deadline to apply for the masterclass: September 21
There is no fee for students applying for the masterclass
Students may apply for both the masterclass and competition
A maximum of six pianists will be chosen for the Alan Chow masterclass.

To register for the competition and/or apply for the masterclass, click here

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Saturday evening lodging is available:

University Union Hotel (walking distance from Piano Festival events)

($65 + tax, ask for “WIU Piano Festival” block, reserve by 9/28)

Phone: 309.298.1941

Please submit all masterclass pre-screening CD’s to:
WIU School of Music
Attn: Piano Festival
Browne Hall 122, 1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455

Please submit all masterclass pre-screening mp3 files and/or inquiries to:

Dr. Jeffrey Brown

Email: J-Brown2@wiu.edu

Phone: 309.252.0758

Dr. Tammie Walker

Email: TL-Walker4@wiu.edu

Phone: 309.298.1237