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PIANO PLUS!

PERFORM MUSIC FOR FOUR-HANDS, TWO PIANOS OR MIXED ENSEMBLES

Photo Credit: Martin D. Toub

Eileen Buck, Chair

Application Due: Friday, March 13th, 2026

Online Application

Recital Dates:

Sunday, March 22nd, 2026
Recitals: 2:00pm-8:00pm

PTC Honors Winners Concert: Saturday, April 18th, 2026 at 7:30pm – Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center, NYC 

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. 
 
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.
Questions: PTCPianoPlus@gmail.com