Saturday, April 6, 2024 at 2 pm (registration deadline:  Friday, March 22)

Register to perform here.

This event is open to adult pianists who enjoy playing the piano as a hobby and not for professional pursuits or financial gain. Each performer will get to play the prepared repertoire (solo or duet) on a Steinway D grand piano in a concert environment. Memorization is not required.  There will be a workshop for the participants following the concert.

You are invited to participate if: 

· You are 18 years of age or older on the day of the event.
· You are making a living in a field other than music.
· You are a professional musician whose principal training is not in piano.
· You are a college student majoring in a discipline other than music.

Repertoire: 

The repertoire is open, and each performer will play a program of approximately 15 minutes or less. Any music for the piano written in the classical tradition that has been published is acceptable; however, music that requires manipulating the inside of the piano is prohibited. A piano duet (four hands, one piano) is also welcome. In this case, the contestant plays the primo, and the second person can be a professional pianist such as his/her teacher.

A certificate will be presented to each pianist.

Rules:

– Please provide a copy of the music you intend to perform.  A photocopy of legitimately obtained musical scores is permitted.

– Performers accept the rules of the event by registering to perform.

How to Apply: 

• Pay a participation fee of $65.  Major credit cards are accepted.
• Click the “Get Tickets” button.
• Click “Checkout”
• The top part of the form is the checkout information for the person PURCHASING the ticket. This must match what is on file with your credit card. (Participation fee of $65 – major credit cards accepted)
• Below that, beginning with “Registrant’s Name” will be the information for the person performing.
• When the form is complete click “Place Order”
• A copy of your form will be emailed to the address provided.

Dr. Manabu Takasawa
Professor, Department of Music
University of Rhode Island
Fine Arts Center
105 Upper College Rd, Room E102
Kingston, RI 02881

Office: (401) 874-2790
FAX:    (401) 874-2772
Email:  takasawa@uri.edu