2023 Photos and Videos are Now Available!
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2023 Final Round Video

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With your donation of $60, we'll send you a DropBox link to a video(s) of the final round.

2023 Final Round Photo and Video Package

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With your donation of $90, we'll send you a DropBox link to photos of your finalist and a video of the final round. Make sure to indicate the finalist name in your payment notes!

For Pianists between the ages of 6 and 26
Prestigious Adjudicators | Substantial Awards


Application Deadline: NEW: May 8, 2023, Late Applications Accepted Until May 31, 2023


Participate in one of two ways:
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1. Live Semi Final and  Final Rounds at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County beginning July 26, 2023

-or-

2. Participate by Pre-Recorded Video (all rounds)


Standard Admission Preliminary Round Video Audition Deadline:
May 8, 2023

(Late Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 - Additional $50 Fee)


Information Coming Soon About Our
JULY 2023 SUMMER FESTIVAL & COMPETITION
Ages 6-17

Competition Highlights

Categories:
​Option 1 (Live Semi-Final & Final Rounds)
Solo Piano
Division 1: Ages 6-7
Division 2: Ages 8-10
Division 3: Ages 11-13
Division 4: Ages 14-17
​Division 5: Ages 18-26
Concerto
Division 1: Ages 10-17
Division 2: Ages 18-26
 • Division is based on age of applicant on July 23, 2023 • 
​Option 2 (All Rounds by Pre-Recorded Video)
Solo Piano
Division 1: Ages 6-10
Division 2: Ages 11-17
Division 3: Ages 18-26
Concerto
Division 1: Ages 10-17
Division 2: Ages 18-26
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 • Division is based on age of applicant on July 23, 2023 • 
Rounds
For Both Options: Application = Video Preliminary Round
Semi-Final & Final Rounds
(Option 1: held live at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County)
(Option 2: pre-recorded video submission)

Option 1:
July 26-29, 2023:
Live Semi-Final Rounds
A pool of applicants who advance past the preliminaries will perform live for our prestigious jury.
If live, rounds will be open to the public (free admission).

​July 30, 2023: 
Final Rounds
Applicants who advance to the finals will perform in the Earl & Darielle Linehan Concert Hall (unless campus closures prevent hall usage)
and will have an opportunity to win cash prizes. 
Final rounds (if live) are professionally recorded and may be broadcast. Tickets are required and will be available online and at the door.
Prizes
2023 Prizes will be based on Fundraising Results

Expected Cash Awards (for Option 1)
(actual amount may be more or less):
Solo Divisions

Division 1 (Ages 6-7)
1st: $50, 2nd: $30, 3rd: $20, Audience Award: $25*

Division 2 (Ages 8-10)
1st: $100, 2nd: $75, 3rd: $50, Audience Award: $25*

Division 3 (Ages 11-13)
1st: $200, 2nd: $150, 3rd: $100, Audience Award: $25*

Division 4 (Ages 14-17)
1st: $350, 2nd: $275, 3rd: $200, Audience Award: $25*

Division 5 (Ages 18-26)
1st: $500, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $300, Audience Award: $25*
 Concerto Divisions**

Division 1  (Ages 10-17)
1st: $350, 2nd: $275, 3rd: $200, Audience Award: $25*​

Division 2  (Ages 18-26)
1st: $500, 2nd: $400, 3rd: $300, Audience Award: $25*​


​*Audience Prizes will not be awarded if events must be held online.

**In addition to the cash award, the Knabe Institute will attempt to procure a performance with orchestra.  Results will depend on programming considerations and on the quality of the prize-winners final round performance.


 SPECIAL AWARD
For Best Performance of an American Work
1 Award (all levels considered): $100 

LOCATION:

Semi-Final Rounds: July 26-29, 2023
(Open to the Public if held live at the University of Maryland)

Final Round Events: Sunday, July 30, 2023
Final Round Performances:  
     (Tickets Required)
Masterclasses:  
     (Free)
Awards Presentation:
     (Approx 6:30 pm - free)

     University of Maryland, Baltimore County
     Performing Arts & Humanities Building
     1000 Hilltop Circle
     Baltimore, MD 21250
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Semi-Final & Final Round Location Information:

     The University of Maryland, Baltimore County, is located off of Rt 166 (exit 47B from I-95)  When entering campus from Rt 166, turn left on to Hilltop Circle, and then turn right to park in lot 8.  Lot 8 parking is free during the weekend.

     Warm up space will be available for competitors upon check in.  An information table will be located outside of the concert hall.  Will-call tickets, ticket purchases, participant certificates, and other information will be available on site.

     Don't forget, non-finalists receive a point towards future rewards when attending the final round performance!  Don't forget to sign in at the information table to receive your credit.

For more information:
Click here for directions   |    Information about the Music Department
Lot 8 is Free on Friday after 4pm, and on Saturday & Sunday all day
Thursday & Friday (before 4pm) Participants: Please Utilize Paid Visitor Parking