2024 Baylor/Waco Piano Competition

Date:
February 3, 2024
Location:
McCrary Music Building and Roxy Grove Hall
110 Baylor Ave.
Waco, TX 76706
For the forty-fifth consecutive year the Baylor University is pleased to sponsor the Baylor/Waco Piano Competition, which provides an opportunity for talented young pianists in the five-state area to gain valuable performance experience and recognition.

PIANO CONCERTO COMPETITION RULES:

• Junior and senior high school students in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico are eligible.
• Division I, grades 10-12, below the age of 19 on contest day.
• Division II, grades 7-9, below the age of 16 on contest day.
• For each division, a movement from the standard concerto literature is required. Concerto-like works and student concerto (Division II) are acceptable. Repertoire must be performed from memory.

PIANO SOLO COMPETITION RULES:

• Junior and senior high school students in Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas and New Mexico are eligible.
• Division I, grades 11-12, below the age of 19 on contest day.
• Division II, grades 9-10, below the age of 17 on contest day.
• Division III, grades 7-8, below the age of 15 on contest day.
• For each division, the first or last movement of a sonata by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven, or Schubert must be prepared. A contrasting piece from any other style period is also required. Both selections must be performed from memory.

AWARDS:

• Concerto Division I Awards: $250, 1st place; $150, 2nd place
• Concerto Division II Awards: $150, 1st place; $100, 2nd place
• Solo Division I Awards: $250, 1st place; $150, 2nd place
• Solo Division II Awards; $150, 1st place; $100, 2nd place
• Solo Division III Awards; $150, 1st place; $100, 2nd place