Congratulations to the 2022 winners of this competition! Bravo!
Click HERE for a printable .pdf of the winners’ list.
This competition is administered by the Central East District OhioMTA and sponsored by Graves Piano & Organ Company. It showcases a high level of artistry and awards prizes totaling $4,500.
Competition Date
Saturday, March 5 and Sunday March 6, 2022
Winners’ Recital Date
Saturday, March 12, 2022
Location
Graves Piano & Organ Company
5798 Karl Road
Columbus, OH 43229-3659
Registration and Deadline
You can access the online registration form at:
https://form.jotform.com/213626067367157
The form must be submitted by 9:00 PM EST on Monday, January 10, 2022.
Paper registration forms will not be accepted.
SOLO CATEGORIES AND PRIZES
Elementary
(6 to 10 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $200 – 2nd place $100 – 3rd place $75 – 4th place $50
Junior
(11 to 14 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $300 – 2nd place $150 – 3rd place $75 – 4th place $50
Senior
(15 to 18 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $400 – 2nd place $200 – 3rd place $100 – 4th place $50
Young Artist
(19 to 26 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $500 – 2nd place $200
DUET/DUO CATEGORIES AND PRIZES
Elementary
(6 to 10 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $200 – 2nd place $100
Junior
(11 to 14 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $200 – 2nd place $100
Senior
(15 to 18 years old as of 3/1/22)
1st place $200 – 2nd place $100
Adult
(19 years and older as of 3/1/22)
1st place $200 – 2nd place $100
Rules and Regulations
To download a PDF of the Rules and Regulations, click HERE.
Repertoire Guidelines
To download a PDF of the Repertoire Guidelines, click HERE.
Solo Time Limits and Entry Fees
Elementary: up to 5 minutes – $40 Member/$80 Non-member
Junior: up to 8 minutes – $45 Member/$90 Non-member
Senior: up to 10 minutes – $50 Member/$100 Non-member
Young Artist: up to 20 minutes – $60 Member/$120 Non-member
Duet/Duo Time Limits and Entry Fees
Elementary: up to 6 minutes – $50 Member/$100 Non-member
Junior: up to 8 minutes – $50 Member/$100 Non-member
Senior: up to 12 minutes – $50 Member/$100 Non-member
Adult: up to 18 minutes – $60 Member/$120 Non-member
Registration fees (with note of student and teacher names) must be sent to:
Holly Kessis
1595 King Avenue
Columbus, OH 43212
Fees must be sent “physically” by check. We are not doing online payments this year.
Winners’ Awards Recital
First and second place winners from the Elementary, Junior, and Senior Solo and Duet/Duo categories are expected to perform in the Winners’ Awards Recital the afternoon of Saturday, March 12, 2022 in the Graves Recital Hall. First and second place winners from the Young Artist Solo and Adult Duet/Duo categories are also invited to perform. Each winner will perform one piece.
Competition Chairperson(s)
Holly Kessis – kessish.piano@gmail.com
Timothy Ledger – timothymledger@gmail.com
All decisions of the competition chairperson(s) regarding eligibility and repertoire are final.
Updated March 17, 2022