Piano Competition

SWKMEA Piano Competition

2022-23

Date
Nov. 5, 2022

2022 Piano Competition Results

1st Place - Grace May, Pratt
2nd Place - Jisung Chang, Greensburg-Kiowa County
3rd Place - Oliver Tirana, Dodge City
Location
The competition will coincide with the SWKMEA Mini-Convention at Dodge City Middle School.

Eligibility
SWKMEA students in grades 9-12
Entries must be submitted by SWKMEA member teachers.

Registration Deadline
Oct. 29, 2022
Registration will be located in the KMEA Members site (go to the Honor Groups tab).

Fee
$20 per entry

Judging
Judging will be based on a point value rubric.

Guidelines
  • Music selections may not include jazz or pop music. Each performer will need to provide the judge with an original copy of their music.
  • Music does not have to be memorized.
  • Students will be given a 15 minute warm-up time and a 10 minute times slot for their performance.
  • Students must be enrolled at the school in which the registering KMEA member is a teacher and must be in grades 9-12.
  • The winning student will perform at the December mini convention concert. (Unless the winner is an orchestra student and the Honor Orchestra is hosted by the Northwest district, then the winner will perform on the November mini convention concert.