The mission of PianoArts is to develop innovative ways to foster appreciation and performance of classical music by identifying and training a new generation of pianists with exceptional musical and verbal communication skills and by presenting them to diverse audiences.
APPLICATION & DVD PRELIMINARY ROUND
February 3, 2012 : Application Postmark Deadline
Application packet with $100 non refundable personal check, or international money order payable to PianoArts, or Paypal. (See application for more information.)
February 24, 2012: DVD Preliminary Round Submission Postmark Deadline
DVD recording will include:
Solo of the contestant's choice -- entire work or movement(s)
First movement of the selected concerto (See application for information on preparing the DVD.)
Early March: Invitation to Participate in Semifinal & Final Rounds
Up to 12 contestants will be invited to participate in the semifinal rounds, master
classes and collaborative performances with MSO musicians
One alternate will be invited to audit the competition and perform in a master class given by one of the judges
Early April
The teacher of each contestant will receive written comments on the contestant’s performance.
April 27
Approval for changes in repertory must be completed. After submitting the application, contestants cannot change lithe concerto.
JUNE 2012 COMPETITION
June 7-8
Registration: $250 due for semifinalists and auditor(s)
Rehearsals with musicians from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, workshops,
and master classes on speaking to audiences about music
Recital by a PianoArts competition winner from a previous year
June 9
Solo Semifinal Recitals
June 10
Rehearsals for Collaborative Semifinal Recitals
June 11
Collaborative Semifinal Recitals
Three semifinalists will be advanced to the finals
June 12:
"Working with Conductors" seminar and private sessions
"Panel discussions with professional musicians and managers: "Auditioning for Managers," Working with Managers,"and "Careers in Music"
Master class for Milwaukee area pianists
Rehearsals for performances on June 9
Outreach concerts
Rehearsals for June 13
June 13:
Semifinalists' one-on-one evaluations with members of the jury
Rehearsals with Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
"Piano Promenades," recital by semifinalists
Final Round & Awards Concert - finalists perform all movements of a concerto with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Awards Ceremony
June 14
Finalists' one-on-one evaluations with members of the jury
Contestants must remain in Milwaukee until 12:00 noon
