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MostArts Festival Young Pianist Competition
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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION
Open to high school students ages 13 to 18. Finalists will perform a solo recital and a concerto with the International MostArts Festival Orchestra during the MostArts Festival week, July 12-18, 2026. There are $20,000 in cash prizes including a $10,000 grand prize plus a return concert in 2027.
MAIN OFFICE
Miller Performing Arts Center, Alfred University
1 Saxon Drive Alfred, NY 14802 UNITED STATES
607-382-2336
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ELIGIBILITY
The MostArts Festival Young Pianist Competition is open to high school pianists ages 13 to 18 as of the competition date. Applicants must not be under professional management and must attend a school in the United States. Finalists will be announced in May and are expected to perform at the festival July 12-18, 2026.
ARTISTIC DISCIPLINE(S)
Piano
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| Travel Covered? | No |
| Frequency | Annual |
| First prize | $10,000 to $50,000 |
| Smallest prize | Less than $5,000 |
| Additional prizes | Performances |
| Jury chair(s) | Anthony Pattin, University of Montebello, professor emeritus, performing artist |
| Additional jurors | Asiya Korepanova, international concert artist Lucy Mauro, University of West Virginia, professor of piano |
| Jury size | 1 to 5 |
| Application fee | $50 |
| Application deadline | April 17, 2026 |
FINALS (live rounds)
July 12-18, 2026: Miller Theater, Alfred University, Alfred, NY |
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COMPETITION OPEN TO THE PUBLIC?
| ✖ | Semifinals | ✖ | Semifinals streamed |
| ✔ | Finals | ✖ | Finals streamed |
PAST COMPETITION WINNERS
2024 Jonathan Mei
2023 Anna Bray
2019 Carey Byron
2018 Christopher Zandieh
2015 Avery Gagliano
2023 Anna Bray
2019 Carey Byron
2018 Christopher Zandieh
2015 Avery Gagliano
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