Oct
25
5:30 AM05:30

Seattle Bach Competition deadline

The Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF) is proud to present for the sixteenth iteration, the annual Bach Festival International (online edition) for pianists and instrumentalists of any nationality, featuring works by Johann Sebastian Bach, as well as other Baroque masters. This competitive event was created to provide performing opportunities for those who wish to share their love of Bach’s revered music and to provide performers with constructive feedback from performing and teaching masters. Participants will receive educational evaluations by performing for adjudicators, and a chance to receive medals and certificates.

We are honored to continue the tradition of the annual Bach Festival by its original founder, Jennifer Bowman, and hope to preserve her artistic vision. The festival has always been a wonderful educational and artistic opportunity for pianists and violinists both locally and abroad, and our mission is to see that it becomes an anticipated event each year.

This festival sets forth narrowly defined age groups and specific genre groups so that participants may be fairly judged, and generously decorated.

There are no significant changes to the 2025 festival from the previous edition.

Registration

The form is set to accept applications starting July 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm, accepting credit cards for application fees and online signatures.

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Nov
1
to Dec 15

Chopin NW Piano Competition registration opens!

https://www.chopinnw.org

2026 CHOPIN NW COMPETITION REGISTRATION BEGINS NOVEMBER 1, 2025.
PLEASE READ ALL THE RULES CAREFULLY. Some rules have changed from 2025.

  • 📅 Key Dates:

  • Chopin NW Competition:
    Saturday, February 14, 2026, 9 AM–6 PM. (You must be available all day. No requests for specific times.)
    Mercer Island Presbyterian Church
    3605 84th Ave. SE
    Mercer Island, WA 98040

  • Gold Medalists' Concert:
    Sunday, February 15, 2026, 1:30 PM & 3:00 PM
    St. Lukes Church
    3030 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
    1:30 PM & 3:00 PM

  • 🎹 Competition Categories:

  • Solo Division (in person):
    Perform original works by Chopin only. No simplified, altered, or newly discovered pieces. All music must be memorized. You may play one or more works, but stay within your division’s time limit. A bell will signal when your time is up—no penalty for stopping.
    Once submitted, repertoire cannot be changed.

  • Concerto Division (video only):
    Open to Washington State residents, ages 18 and under.
    Choose either: 1st, 2nd, or 3rd movement (or 2nd & 3rd as a set) from:
    Concerto No. 1 in E minor
    Concerto No. 2 in F minor
    Andante Spianato & Grande Polonaise (must be performed in its entirety)
    Must be recorded with second piano accompaniment (accompanist’s face must not be visible).
    Recording period: November 1, 2025 – January 15, 2026
    Upload deadline: January 15, 2026 (Dropbox link will be provided)
    No YouTube links. Format: MP4 or .MOV only
    No speaking or introduction in video
    One continuous, unedited video
    Must show pianist’s hands and face
    Must be memorized
    Must be recorded on acoustic piano
    Winning piece may not be repeated in future years
    One Gold winner and alternate chosen; Silver and Bronze may also be awarded
    Winner will perform with Bellevue Symphony in March 2026

  • Mazurka Division (video only):
    Open to ages 8 to 18, Pacific Northwest residents only. Cash prizes and medals will be awarded and winners will be invited to perform live at the Gold Medalists Concert. Pianists may submit a recording of one or more mazurkas, as long as the total performance stays within their age-based time limit. If submitting more than one mazurka, all must be recorded in a single take - no cuts or edits between mazurkas are allowed. Important: Pianists do not have to participate in the IN-PERSON competition to be eligible in this online only version. If you are also participating in the in-person competition and choose to perform a mazurka(s) there, it must be different from the one(s) submitted for this video division and will not be eligible for this prize. Videos must be recorded between November 1, 2025, and January 15, 2026, and uploaded by January 15 via a provided Dropbox link (no YouTube links), in MP4 or MOV format, as one continuous, unedited take with no speaking or introduction, showing the pianist’s hands and face, performed from memory on an acoustic piano.

  • 📝 Repertoire Guidelines:

  • Repertoire Guidelines: Only original Chopin works are allowed—no arrangements or simplified versions. Books must have measures numbered. Bring to adjudicator before performing. You may use public domain sheet music, but it must be neatly presented in a binder or folder (no loose sheets). Students who are unable to reach an octave may play a single note from the interval instead.

  • 📋 Registration Info:

  • Registration period begins November 1st, 2025 and ends when 250 participants have registered.

  • Max participants: 250 total. No waitlist.

  • Solo, Concerto and Mazurka Special Prize are separate registrations. Pianist may choose to do one, two or three divisions, but must registered (change to *REGISTER*) and pay for each category separately.

  • 🎶 Age Divisions (as of Feb 14, 2026):

  • Age, Time Limit, Fee:

  • Solo Division 
    8 & under 5 min $70
    9–10, up to 6 min $75
    11–12, up to 7 min $80
    13–14, up to 8 min $85
    15–16, up to 10 min $90
    17–18, up to 11 min $95
    19 & up 12 min $100
    Concerto, ages 18 & under, must be WA resident, Video format) $100. Video file deadline: January 15, 2026. 
    Mazurka (Video format) ages 7-10, up to 6 min $75. Video file deadline: January 15, 2026.
    Mazurka (Video format) ages 11-13, up to 8 min $85. Video file deadline: January 15, 2026.
    Mazurka (Video format) ages 14-18, up to 11 min $95. Video file deadline: January 15, 2026.

  • 🏆 Awards & Prizes:

  • Solo Division: Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals
    Gold winners perform at the Medalists Concert
    Gold winners must perform to remain eligible for the Helen Belvin Award

    Helen Belvin Award:
    Honors the top performers in the solo division. Mazurka division/Concerto division winners are excluded from receiving the Helen Belvin prize. Up to 9 winners will be awarded by the adjudicators. 
    Prize: $300 each + Grand Prix Gold Medal

  • Mazurka Division – Founder’s Award (Mazurka Video Category)
    Sponsored by Sharon and Dr. Steven Lagerberg
    Ages 7–10: $200 + Gold Medal
    Ages 11–13: $300 + Gold Medal
    Ages 14–18: $400 + Gold Medal

  • Concerto Division:
    Gold Medalist performs with Bellevue Symphony in March 2026
    Silver and Bronze medals may also be awarded

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Nov
7
to Nov 9

Outstanding Artist Piano Competition

The OAPC competition was established in 2005 to provide an additional performance opportunity for talented pianists from Washington state. It runs concurrently with the MTNA Competition, but is not part of the MTNA Competition. The Outstanding Artist Piano Competition (OAPC) may serve as a positive initial step for students desiring to compete in the MTNA Performance Competition in future years.  A teacher may not enter the same student in both WSMTA OAPC and MTNA Performance Competition in the same year.

The OAPC is a state level competition with monetary awards. The 2025 OAPC Competition will take place November 7-9, 2025 at Central Washington University in Ellensburg WA.

Registration opens: August 10, 2025
Registration closes: September 10, 2025 (at 11:59 pm Pacific Time)

Questions? Contact Amora Bussey, OAC Chair or the WSMTA Administrative Coordinator.

More information about the 2025 competition will be posted on this site at the beginning of August 2025.

https://wsmta.org/programs-for-students/competitions/outstanding-artist-competition/

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Nov
22
to Nov 23

OMTA Concerto Competition

OMTA Annual Concerto Competition - https://www.olymusicteachers.org/competitions

Location: Gospel Outreach Church

5 Divisions:

Elementary, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced A (Baroque/Classical), Advanced B (Romantic/Contemporary)

More information TBA!

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Dec
6
4:00 PM16:00

Barnes & Noble Play-a-thon

An annual community event put on by the OMTA, this is a delightful and casual

opportunity to share your festive holiday, jazz, and classical pieces with others!

Exact date and time TBD

About the event
Each December Pianova Piano Service brings an acoustic piano to a public location and local piano teachers have their students perform holiday music for the public!  It's a great way to promote piano playing to the community and it gives students a lower-stress venue to practice playing in front of others.  


Donations
We  will have a donation box for those who want to support our organization. Additionally, Barnes & Noble will donate a percentage of sales during our event to Olympia Music Teachers.  Please encourage everyone you know to come shop during our event - it really helps us out! 


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Mar
9
to Mar 11

Music Artistry Program/Adjudications

Date: March 9-11, 2026

Place: St. Martins University, Krielsheimer Hall/Fine Arts Building

Exact time: TBA

Music Artistry Program (MAP) is an annual event in which students statewide perform in studio masterclasses and receive one-on-one coaching by Visiting Artists in a positive, noncompetitive learning environment.

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Jun
1
5:30 PM17:30

Virtuoso International Festival

Virtuoso International Festival

Formerly the Virtuoso Festival, to celebrate the works of the romantic, impressionistic, and contemporary musical eras, the VAFI competition opens its doors to pianists and instrumentalists of the world. Recently revised and expanded, this inclusive educational festival aims to inspire youth and adult musicians to create and share their artistry from anywhere in the world – even from his or her living room through pre-recorded YouTube video links.

The SIPF provides within its friendly and accessible format an outlet to express one’s inner voice through the performance of 19th century and later masterworks.

Those familiar with last year’s festival will note no significant changes to 2025 Virtuoso Artists Festival.

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Jun
8
9:00 AM09:00

National Guild Auditions - June 8!

National Guild Auditions - Date is announced - Sunday, June 8!

Judge: TBA

Locaton: St. Martins University

Students will perform National Level Programs - 10-15 pieces memorized (including 3 Technical Phases). This is a HUGE accomplishment!

Technical Phases include: Scales, Chords/Cadences, Arpeggios, Ear Training, Improvisation, Sight Reading, and Transposition.

Schedule:

9am - Linnea

9:25 - Landon

9:50 - Phoebe

10:25 - Break

10:40 - Chloe

12:10 - Lunch

1:10 - Gracie

1:35 - Alexander

2:10 - Grant

2:45 - Finish

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May
4
3:00 PM15:00

District IV Conference Recital

Winners, Alternates and Honorable Mentions from the WSMTA HR Competitions from the various chapters in District IV will be featured on this annual recital - from our Olympia chapter, we can cheer on Chloe (winner), Alex (first alternate), and Grant (honorable mention)!

Sunday, May 4 @ 3pm

NEW Location: Immanuel Lutheran Church 1209 Scheuber Rd N, Centralia, WA 98531

As is the custom, teachers will provide a cookie reception!

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Apr
26
to May 14

MCE Youth Music Competition

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The annual Masterworks Chorale Ensemble Youth Competition is almost here!

Deadline for sign up: April 26.

Competition Date: May 10, starting at 8am

https://mce.org/youth-music-competition-page/

Each Spring, Masterworks’ Youth Music Competition is an opportunity for area youth to compete in one of three levels: elementary, middle, or high school. Since 2001, this event has provided wonderful learning and performance experience for students in our community.

The competition is open to all grade 3-12 vocal and instrumental students. The three winners, one from each level, receive a scholarship award and an invitation to perform a solo in a Masterworks Choral Ensemble concert at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts the season following the competition.

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Apr
12
3:30 PM15:30

OMTA Teachers Recital

Come see the OMTA teachers perform - a fundraiser for OMTA student programs, such as Concerto Competition, Pop/Jazz/Duet Recital, Fall Recital, Barnes&Noble Play-a-thon, etc! This time the teachers are on the hot seat!

Saturday, April 12

Time: 3:30-4:30pm

Place: Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

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Mar
16
1:30 PM13:30

OMTA Honor Recitals

OMTA Honor Recitalists are selected by the MAP Visiting Artists for outstanding performances during MAP/Adjudications.

Place: Westwood Baptist Church

Date: Sunday, March 16, 2025

Time: 1:30 and 2:30pm

This recital is free and open to the public! It features the top choices in each studio, so sure to be a fabulous show.

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Mar
10
8:30 AM08:30

Music Artistry Program/Adjudications Week

MAP Week! No private lessons this week, unless previously arranged.

Place: St. Martins University

Date and Time: March 10, 2025 @ 9am to 2:10pm

Visiting Artists: Dr. Yoon-Wha Roh (WSU)

Students will perform 2 contrasting pieces from memory for the Visiting Artist. Top students may be chosen to perform at the OMTA Honor Recital on March 16.

Schedule:

9:15 - Chloe (Heroic Polonaise & Pletnev/Tchaikovsky)

10:00 - Gracie (Chopin Raindrop Prelude & Bach D Minor WTC)

10:30 - Phoebe (Chopin Fantasie Impromptu & Mozart F Major)

11:00 - Break

11:20 - Alexander (Chopin Waltz in Ab & Mozart Rondo)

11:50 - Anoova (Prokofiev Suggestion Diabolique & Beethoven Tempest)

12:20 - Landon (Guaraldi & Bach Invention 4)

12:50 - Grant (Chopin Minute Waltz & Mozart)

1:20 - LUNCH

2:20 - Consult (Honor Recital)

2:35 - End

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Mar
9
12:30 PM12:30

WSMTA Honor Recital Competition

The winners of the WSMTA Honor Recital Competition will win the opportunity to perform at the State Conference in June. OMTA offers a travel grant/scholarship to the student winners who perform at the conference. In addition, all student winners, alternates and honorable mentions will be listed on the state WSMTA website.

Sunday, March 9, 2025

Time: 12-5pm

Judges: TBD

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Dec
7
to Dec 13

Barnes and Noble AND Stonewell Senior Home Holiday Performance Opportunities

Spread holiday cheer by playing your Christmas music for our community!

Saturday, December 7 @ 10-11am: the first holiday program will be at Barnes & Noble.

Friday, December 13 @ 4pm AND Thursday, December 19 @ 4pm: Share your holiday tunes with the lovely residents of Stonewell Senior Home! Please sign up for one (or both!).

Address: 4931 Stonewell Ln SE, Olympia

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Nov
23
to Nov 24

OMTA Concerto Competition

OMTA Concerto Competition

Place: Gospel Outreach Church

Date: November 23-24, 2024

Time: TBA

5 Divisions will compete for prizes - Elementary, Intermediate A, Intermediate B, Advanced A (Baroque/Classical), and Advanced B (Romantic/20th Century). The first prize winners of the Advanced Divisions will perform with orchestra!

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Oct
28
to Oct 29

Bach Festival International Competition DEADLINE - Seattle

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Bach Festival International Competition APPLICATION DEADLINE Oct 28! This is an online competition, and video submissions are due 10/28.

https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/nw-festivals/bach/

Rules: https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2024_bach_festival_rules_guidelines_and_agreement.pdf

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