State Keyboard Competition

When & Where

State Keyboard Competition
Site Location:

UW-Stevens Point
1800 Portage, Stevens Point, WI

Competition Date:

Saturday, May 15, 2027

Chairperson

Competition Chairperson:


Mary Anne Olvera

maryanneolvera@gmail.com

Registration

Registration is $40 for each registered participant.

Complete your registration by printing the Event Summary Form linked above.

The completed form and your check payment must be
submitted to the address listed on the registration form.

Regional Keyboard
Postmark Deadline: May 11, 2027

Overview and Timeline

Stepline Graph (Coming Soon)

Rules and Information

State Keyboard Competition is in recital format, held in a recital hall, open to the general public, with admission charged. Performances are adjudicated by a judging panel of three, with awards presented at the completion of all performances.

WMTA Keyboard Competition Rules 
TRACKRULES & ELIGIBILITY
D2Perform 2 pieces from memory. 
-Grades 1 – 6:  Pieces must be contrasting.
-Repertoire time limit = 10 minutes.
-Grades 7 – 12 & Adult:
-Pieces must be contrasting.
-Repertoire time limit = 12 minutes.
-Maximum of 5 points possible for each piece.
-Guardian must be present.
-Not eligible for advancement to Regional or State Competition
D2 – NMPerform 2 pieces (memorization not required).
-This track is available for piano & vocal students.
-Open to students in grades 1 – 12 & adults.
-Repertoire time limit:
-Grades 1 – 6 = 10 minutes
-Grades 7 – 12 & adults = 12 minutes
-A page turner is allowed, but cannot be the student’s teacher.
-Must have 2 original scores for both pieces.
-Maximum of 4 points possible for each piece.
-Pieces must be contrasting.
-Guardian must be present.
-Not eligible for advancement to Regional or State Competition.
D3Piano – Perform 3 pieces; two pieces must be memorized. 
-Grades 7 – 12 & Adult Repertoire time limit = 15 minutes.
-A page-turner is allowed, but cannot be the student’s teacher.
-Must have 2 original scores for the non-memorized pieces.
-Maximum of 5 points possible for each piece.
-Pieces must be contrasting.
-Guardian must be present.
-Not eligible for advancement to the Regional or State Competition.
State Keyboard TrackPerform 3 pieces from memory.
-Track – Grades 7-12- Same pieces as at Regional
-Original scores required for all
-If using legally downloaded music, must complete and submit Copyright Indemnification Form
-Performance time Limit: 15 minutes.
 
ADVANCEMENT:
Students must earn Winner Placement in their grade level at Regional to advance to compete at the State Keyboard Competition.

Documents and Forms