PIANO PLUS!
PERFORM MUSIC FOR FOUR-HANDS, TWO PIANOS OR MIXED ENSEMBLES
Recital Dates:
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Recitals: 2:00pm-6:00pm
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
ADVANCED CHAMBER/ENSEMBLE GROUPS WITH ONE PIANO. The groups awarded First Place and Second Place by the adjudicators will receive cash prizes (First: $200 and Second: $100) perform in the PTC Honors Program Winners Recital at Merkin Hall.
NEW! A CONCERTO COMPETITION*. Any movement of a concerto with a second piano accompaniment 10 minutes and under. One winner will receive a cash prize ($200) and perform with 2nd piano at the PTC Honors Program Winners Recital at Merkin Hall.
Performances on Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 2:00pm-6:00pm. Both Concerto and Chamber music competition will be adjudicated live by a panel of judges. PTC Honors Winners Concert at Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center, NYC, is on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 7:30pm.
* Piano Accompanists will NOT be provided by the PTC.
Performer's Fees
Recital ONLY: Fees are based on total time each student performs, not on their level.
$40 for performances of less than 4 minutes.
$50 for performances of 4 to 8 minutes.
$60 for performances of 8 to 12 minutes.
Chamber Music and Concerto COMPETITION to play at Merkin Hall:
$160 for under 4 minutes.
$170 for 4-8 minutes.
$180 for 8-10 minutes.
The application fee is non-refundable.
Awards
First Place: $200 and a performance at the Honors Program Winners’ Recital
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.
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.