Eligibility & Application
The Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities who were born before August 1st 1993, and after August 9, 1989.
Previous prizewinners of the Eastman Young Artists International Piano Competition, or pianists currently studying with members of the 2008 international jury will NOT be eligible to participate in the competition.
Application
All applications and mailed enclosures must be received by March 15, 2008.
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Successful applicants will be notified of their acceptance by April 15, 2008, at which point further information will be provided.
Complete applications must include the following:
- Application Form
All applications must be submitted electronically. Once completed, you must print a copy of the final application and include it with your audition recording, proof of age, and application fee.
Click here for the online application.
- Proof of Age
A photocopy of a birth certificate, passport, or other official document verifying your birth date must be included with the application materials.
- Audition CD
The audition CD must include a minimum of thirty minutes of solo piano music, representing at least two contrasting styles. Repertory used on the audition CD may be repeated in the preliminary rounds of the competition. The contestant’s name must be clearly marked on the audition CD.
- Application Fee of $100 USD
This fee may be paid by credit card or by check in US dollars, payable to the Eastman School of Music. For payment by credit card, please complete and print the payment form and return it with your application materials
- All Application Materials should be Mailed to:
Eastman International Young Artists Piano Competition
c/o Deanna Phillips
Eastman School of Music
26 Gibbs Street
Rochester, NY 14604