THE HAROLD J. PROTSMAN PIANO COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
The F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music of Old Dominion University
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Registration Period: June 1 - October 12, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES:
Deadline to Register: Saturday, October 12, 2024
CATEGORIES
Applicants must be within one of the following age ranges at the time of the competition:
- Category 1: Up to 9 years old
- Category 2: Ages 10-13
- Category 3: Ages 14-16
- Senior Category: Ages 17-19
REPERTOIRE
Every applicant is required to submit at least two (2) contrasting pieces within the following timeframes. Applicants may submit pieces that are longer, but the jurors may not listen to the entire submission beyond the time restriction:
- Category 1: up to 7 minutes
- Category 2: up to 10 minutes
- Category 3: up to 15 minutes
- Senior Category: up to 25 minutes
All pieces must be solo works for piano
All pieces must be performed from memory.
Single Movements of Multi movement works are acceptable.
AWARDS
Cash Prizes will be awarded in each category.
Two Grand Prizes will be awarded to High School Seniors in Category 4 comprising half to full scholarships to attend Old Dominion University.
- Trial lessons are available to all participants that are High School Seniors.
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