Eligibility

• Participants of the Winners Recital must be established winners of the NSMTA Piano Competition and the NSMTA Scholarship for that academic year.

• Winners are announced by the event coordinators post-event and contacted via email to confirm their participation.       

Guidelines

• Pieces must be performed by memory

• Each student may perform only one movement or selection. 

• Music other than the winning contest selection may be performed, but the chairperson must be notified at least a week ahead of time.  This music must also be memorized.

• Entrants and guests must arrive before starting time and remain for the entire recital.

Participant Rules

• All required pieces must be played from memory. Memorized pieces must be performed in the order listed on the Competition Repertoire list. Incorrect repertoire will disqualify the entrant.

• Students are not required to bring printed music with them to the competition.

• First place winners may compete again in the same division.

Awards

• Trophies will be awarded to all participants.

Photo Consent

• Participants must fill out and sign the NSMTA Photo Release Form agreeing to allow use of their photos for NSMTA publicity purposes.