The 13th Chautauqua International Piano Competition will be held in August 2008.

There will be a qualifying round in the Sherwood Concert Room. The semi-final and final rounds will in Lenna Hall.

All rounds are open to the public. Winners will receive prizes, scholarships and recitals.

Piano Competition Requirements for 2008*
I. Preliminary Qualifying Round.  Total playing time not to exceed 20 minutes
A. Virtuoso etude
B. Major work of your choice (minimum of 7-10 minutes)
C.  Short work from another style period than selection B.

II. Semi Final Round. Total playing time not to exceed 25 minutes
You may include music from Round I.
A. Contemporary piece assigned at Chautauqua
B. Virtuoso etude
C. Contrasting work(s) of choice. Must include one major work (minimum of 7-10 minutes)
 
III. Final Round. Recital Program. Total playing time not to exceed 35 minutes
Recital program must include 2 style periods. You may not include music from round I or II

* You may use complete movements of multi movement works for all rounds.