The 23rd annual Chautauqua Piano Competition is a highlight of the summer, and is open only to students enrolled in the program. The solo competition will take place during the fifth week of our program; participation in the solo competition is expected. All rounds are open to the public.
Competition Repertoire *
Preliminary Round: 13-15 minutes; free choice of repertoire representing at least two clearly contrasting style periods.
Final Round: 25-30 minutes; free choice of repertoire representing at least two clearly contrasting style periods. Repertoire may be repeated from the Preliminary Round.
* Please note:
- Solo piano music only; transcriptions are acceptable.
- Excerpted complete movements from multi-movement works are acceptable.
- All traditional repertoire must be performed from memory. Works written post-1960 may be performed with score at the discretion of the faculty.
- Returning students may not use repertoire they have previously performed in this competition.
- Previous first-place winners may not compete.
