2024
PBA Young Artist
PIANO
COMPETITION
Welcome to the 2024 Palm Beach Atlantic University Young Artist Competition where we advance the arts by providing young pianists with opportunities for prizes and performances. Held on February 9-10, 2024, selected high-school pianists will compete for prizes, participate in masterclasses, and gain valuable experience. The competition will take place at the Vera Lea Rinker Hall at PBA’s College of the Arts in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Applications are due
January 19, 2024
Acceptance period is now closed.
Important Dates
January 19, 2024: Application Deadline
PRIZES
1st Prize $14,500
Manfred and Trudy Bung Scholarship* $12,000 and $2,500 cash
2nd Prize $11,500
Sandra Houle Memorial Scholarship* $10,000 and $1,500 cash
3rd Prize $9,000
Marlene Woodward-Cooper Scholarship* $8,000 and $1,000 cash
Honorable Mentions: At judges’ discretion, participation in the afternoon masterclass and certificate.
*Scholarship dependent upon acceptance to and enrollment at Palm Beach Atlantic University when eligible
HOW TO REGISTER FOR THE COMPETITION
1. Please review the details and requirements of the competition below.
2. With all materials and video links (YouTube / Vimeo) ready, click below and begin the application process under “Apply Now.”
3. Once you have completed the application form, submit your non-refundable, $50 application fee through Eventbrite by clicking below. Your application will not be processed nor accepted until the fee has been submitted.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. All participants must be 15 to 18 years of age at the time of the competition.
2. The 2024 PBA Piano Competition will be open to a limited number of accepted finalists.
3. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m., January 5, 2024
4. Application fee is $50
5. Previous first prize winners are not eligible to compete again.
6. Applicants must submit a prescreening video comprising two contrasting compositions which showcase the applicants’ abilities.
7. Finalists shall prepare 20 minutes of music including two of the following four styles: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist/Contemporary. All repertoire must be performed from memory. Performances may be interrupted without penalty for the sake of time.
Schedule of Events
Distinguished Artist Recital
Mikhail Shilyaev, Piano
7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9
Young Artist Piano Competition
Saturday, Feb. 10
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Piano Competition
2 – 3 p.m. Masterclasses with the judges
Young Artist Piano Competition Winners’ Recital
7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10
Reception to follow
All rights to audio/video recordings or photographs during the competition belong to Palm Beach Atlantic University.