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Competition

Eligibility

All pre-college students who attend the FPF Academy will perform in the FPF Competition.  They may choose to compete for a prize or to perform for judges’ comments only.  College students who attend the FPF Academy are invited to perform in the Competition for judges’ comments only, but they are not eligible to compete for a prize. Auditors and students who are not active participants in the 2024 FPF Academy are not eligible to enter the Competition.

Prizes

1st Prize           $1,000

2nd Prize          $500

3rd Prize           $500


Additionally, prize winners will be offered NAU music scholarships, contingent on application, piano audition, and acceptance into a music degree program at Northern Arizona University Kitt School of Music. 

Repertoire & Time Limit

Competitors must perform two or more contrasting solo repertoire pieces of their choice from memory.  Non-competing students may perform one or more solo repertoire pieces from memory.  Maximum time limit for FPF Competition performances is 17 minutes.  Students will be stopped by the judges if their performance exceeds 17 minutes.  All judges' decisions are final.

Awards Ceremony & Winners Recital

FPF Competition winners are required to attend the Awards Ceremony and perform on the Winners Recital.  If not available to attend and perform on the Winners Recital, prize winners will keep their winner status, but will forfeit their monetary award.

Competition: Information
2024 FPF Competition WINNERS

1st Place:     TAMARA SVOISKI
2nd Place:  ABIGAIL BILLYARD
3rd Place:   NATHAN SPENCER
Hon. Men.:  CHLOE DING
Hon. Men.:
  MCKENNA VALLEJO

 
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2023 FPF Competition WINNERS

1st Place:     AADARSH VIKRAM
2nd Place:  NATHAN SPENCER
3rd Place:   NATALIE SEYMORE
Hon. Men.:  EDWARD WANG
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2022 FPF Competition WINNERS

1st Place:     STEPHANIE LOBODĂNESCU
2nd Place:  ERIC ZHU
3rd Place:   NATALIE SEYMORE
 

The FPF Competition is Open to the Public

  • CLOSING CEREMONY & YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT II
    CLOSING CEREMONY & YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT II
    Sat, Jun 29
    Kitt Recital Hall
    Jun 29, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Jun 29, 2024, 11:00 AM
    Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Flagstaff Piano Festival presents the 2024 Closing Ceremony & Young Artist Concert II, featuring FPF Competition winners & Academy participants in a varied and inspiring piano matiée program. Different program & performers from Young Artist Concert I. Free event.
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  • COMPETITION AWARDS & YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT I
    COMPETITION AWARDS & YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT I
    Fri, Jun 28
    Kitt Recital Hall
    Jun 28, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Jun 28, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Flagstaff Piano Festival presents the 2024 Competition Awards & Young Artist Concert I, featuring FPF Competition winners & Academy participants in a varied and inspiring piano soirée program. Different program & performers from Young Artist Concert II. Free event.
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  • FPF COMPETITION
    FPF COMPETITION
    Fri, Jun 28
    Kitt Recital Hall
    Jun 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Jun 28, 2024, 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Kitt Recital Hall, 1115 Knoles Dr, Flagstaff, AZ 86011, USA
    Flagstaff Piano Festival presents the 2024 Young Artist Piano Competition. Free event.
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