Florida Gulf Coast University

Bower School of Music

3rd Annual

Steinway National Piano Competition

Fort Myers, Florida

Application Deadline:

January 15, 2011

The Bower School of Music is pleased to announce the 2011 Florida Gulf Coast University/Steinway National Piano Competition to encourage and reward outstanding High School Senior Piano students. The application deadline is January 15, 2011.

Steinway is the official instrument of choice of the FGCU/ Steinway National Piano Competition.

Eligibility

- Students currently enrolled in their senior year in high school.

- Individuals with a High School Diploma who are eligible to attend a university.

- Current undergraduate college students.

Competition Prizes

Students who wish to be considered for scholarships must also apply for admittance to FGCU at the same time they submit their application.

First Prize: $1500

Plus a full-tuition, renewable scholarship to major in music at the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University, awarded separately at the discretion of the judges.

Second Prize: $750

Plus a full-tuition, renewable scholarship to major in music at the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University, awarded separately at the discretion of the judges.

Honorable Mentions

Various scholarships to major in piano at the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University.

Prizewinners do not need to enroll at Florida Gulf Coast University to claim cash prizes. 

Scholarships are contingent on acceptance to both Florida Gulf Coast University and the Bower School of Music.

Required Repertoire

The contestants must submit a high quality audio or video recording of three contrasting pieces of their choice. Individual sonata or suite movements are permitted. Repeats are optional.    

Rules of Competition

1) Decisions of the judges are final.

Deadline: All application materials must be postmarked by January 15, 2011

For more information please contact Dr. Michael Baron, Competition Director, by e-mail at mbaron@fgcu.edu or phone at 239-590-7209.

Include with the application form the following:

• Audition recording clearly labeled with name of applicant and repertoire.

• Proof of Eligibility (i.e. current high school or college transcript).

• A photograph suitable for publicity.

• a non-refundable check for $30 made out to:

 Steinway Piano Gallery

 SEND ALL MATERIALS TO:

FGCU/Steinway National Piano Competition

Dr. Michael Baron

Bower School of Music

10501 FGCU Blvd. S

Fort Myers, FL 33965

For more information concerning the Bower School of Music please see

http://www.fgcu.edu/CAS/BSM/index.html

Download the 2011 Application

HERE