Key Dates
Application Deadline: January 6, 2025
Finalists Announcement: January 15, 2025
Guest Artist Recital: February 28, 2025
Live Final Round: March 1, 2025
Master Class: March 1, 2025
Final Round Venue
The final round will take place in Glidden Recital Hall at the Ohio University School of Music, Athens, Ohio.
Eligibility
The OHIO International Piano Duet and Duo Competition is open to contestants of all nationalities.
Levels/Ages
Senior Division: 10 – 18 years old as of February 6, 2025
Artist Division: 19 – 35 years old as of February 6, 2025
Repertoire
Repertoire selection is at the discretion of the performers.
Repertoire may consist of duet (one piano, four hands), duo (two pianos) or a combination of the two.
Original compositions, arrangements, and transcriptions are all acceptable.
Concerto repertoire is not permitted.
Memorization is not required.
Application Deadline
Complete entry applications and fees must be received by January 6, 2025.
Application Fee
A non-refundable application fee of $150/team is required for entry.
Prizes
Contestants will compete for cash awards in each division:
First Prize: $1,000
Second Prize: $500
All decisions of the judges are final. Judges reserve the right not to award prizes in one or all divisions should the performances not meet the established standards.