PIANO PLUS!
PERFORM MUSIC FOR FOUR-HANDS, TWO PIANOS OR MIXED ENSEMBLES
Eileen Buck, Chair
Application Due: Thursday, March 6, 2025
Recital Dates:
Recitals: 2:30pm and 4pm
Competition: 6pm
Location:
Greenwich House Music School 46 Barrow St, New York, NY 10014
Eligibility
All students age 18 or under. At least one member of the ensemble must be a pupil of the sponsoring teacher. Beginners through advanced students are welcome.
Repertoire
Any original composition for four-hand piano, six-hand piano, two pianos, and instrumental or vocal ensemble with piano is welcome. Arrangements, transcriptions, and concertos are also acceptable.
Competition Opportunity
A competition for advanced chamber/ensemble groups with one piano. The groups awarded First Place and Second Place by the adjudicators will receive cash prizes and perform in the PTC Honors Program Winners’ Recital at Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center, NYC, on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 7:30pm. Performances on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 6pm will be adjudicated live by a panel of judges.
Performer's Fees
$40 for performances of less than 4 minutes;
$50 for performances of 4 to 8 minutes;
$60 for performances of 8 to 12 minutes.
Groups Competing to play at Merkin Hall:
$160 for groups competing to play at Merkin Hall (under 4 minutes)
$170 for groups competing to play at Merkin Hall (4-8 minutes)
$180 for groups competing to play at Merkin Hall (8-12minutes)
Awards
Second Place: $100 and a performance at the Honors Program Winners’ Recital
Third Place and Honorable Mention: Winners Certificates
A Certificate of Performance will be presented to all participants.