PREPARATION
The SPC provides students with a tangible goal to incorporate musical artistry, technical ability, and performance skill during their practice and preparation.
ABOUT the SPC
Since 2013 the Spokane Piano Competition is an event that offers students and teachers a unique opportunity to perform, compete, learn and improve.
The SPC provides a platform for piano students to practice, perform and receive feedback about their overall musical ability.
The SPC scorecards provide immediate feedback. Scores are received within minutes of the performance and can be utilized for prompt evaluation goal-setting and advancement.
A written score explanation may also be purchased!
The competition gives each student three avenues for success.
OUR MISSION
Providing a platform for pianists to advance their musical study and achieve artistic growth.
RULES & CATEGORIES
Ensemble Competition
- Senior Division: Ages 15 – 18 $42
- Junior Division: Ages 11 – 14 $37
- Youth Division: Ages 7 – 10 $32
Solo Competition
- Senior Division: Ages 15 – 18 $37
- Junior Division: Ages 11 – 14 $32
- Youth Division: Ages 7 – 10 $27
Music Categories
- Baroque/Classical (Youth only)
- Baroque (Junior & Senior Division)
- Classical (Junior & Senior Division)
- Romantic
- Impressionist/Modern
- Open/Non-Competitive – Adults & Students
- Ensemble Competition
SCORING CRITERIA
THE SPC USES A NUMERIC SCORING SYSTEM
5
Superior
4
Excellent
3
Good
2
Fair
1
Poor
SCORING DEFINITIONS:
November 3 – 4, 2017
Entry Deadline: Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Students Compete within these age categories:
- Youth: Ages 7 – 10
- Junior: Ages 11 – 14
- Senior: Ages 15 – 18
JUDGE: Dr. Ricardo de la Torre
With experience instructing from the beginning stages to the college level, Dr. Ricardo de la Torre is a dedicated teacher who enjoys working with students of various backgrounds. In demand as an adjudicator throughout Washington and Idaho, he currently lives in the Tacoma area, where he maintains a private piano studio and works as staff collaborative pianist at the University of Puget Sound. Ricardo relocated to Washington State from Ada, OK, where he served on the faculty of East Central University teaching applied piano, class piano, music theory and Spanish.
Contact Us
509-467-8147
info@spokanepianocompetition.com
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