Knabe Institute's 2023 Thomas F. Hulbert International Piano Competition

Changes for 2023:

NEW! Special award for best performance of an American compositions.  Any published solo piano composition by an American composer will qualify.  One $100 award will be given to an in-person semifinalist, and one $100 award will be given to a video competition semifinalist.

2023 Competition Options:

1. Apply with a pre-recorded video, and then compete live in semi-final and final rounds at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (NEW: live round dates are now July 26-30, 2023). Ages 6-26.
   
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2. Enter the video-only competition.  All applicants submit a pre-recorded video to compete in the preliminary round, and then select applicants are invited to compete in the semi-final and final rounds by pre-recorded video. Ages 6-26.

Solo and concerto divisions are available in both options.

All video applications will be reviewed and graded by our prestigious jury, and applicants may choose to apply for an evaluation and points only (non-competitive) or may choose to compete for a chance to compete in the semi-final and final rounds.

For more information on points and rewards, visit www.knabeinstitute.org/points.

Non-refundable application fee: $120
Application deadline: NEW: due to postponement of live rounds, deadline is now May 8, 2023; Late applications accepted until May 31, 2023 ($50 late fee)

AGE GROUPS FOR 2023 SOLO DIVISIONS WITH LIVE OPTION: 6-7, 8-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-26
AGE GROUP FOR 2023 CONCERTO DIVISION WITH LIVE OPTION: 10-17, 18-26

AGE GROUPS FOR 2023 VIDEO-ONLY SOLO DIVISIONS: 6-10, 11-17, 18-26
AGE GROUP FOR 2023 VIDEO-ONLY CONCERTO DIVISIONS: 10-17, 18-26