Minnesota students will again be given the opportunity to show off their musical talents by participating in a MusicLink Playathon at the Mall of America. This is a fundraising event sponsored by MMTA & Schmitt Music to benefit the MusicLink Foundation. It has been very successful in raising much-needed funds for the Foundation and is also an exciting experience for students, teachers & parents while providing a convincing public face to the value of music education.
Date: February 3-4, 2024
Registration fee: no fee
Ages: any age
https://www.musiclinkfoundation.org/events.html
Registration deadline: January 24, 2024
Registration deadline: January 24, 2024
Piano Fun MN Competition
PianoFun Minnesota is an inspirational musical event for young pianists who love music and want to share their love of music with others. This competitive but friendly event provides young musicians with the opportunity to perform in a wonderful venue, and receive a valuable experience playing for a large audience. The competition is held at the Landmark Center in St. Paul.
Dates: February 2024 (exact date TBA)
Registration fee: $30 or $38
Ages: younger than 14
http://www.pianofunmn.com
Piano Solo Festival
Students who would like to, have the opportunity to participate in the Piano Solo Festival at Northwestern University.
Date: March 2024 (exact date TBA)
Registration fee: $20
Ages: 4th grade and up
Thursday Musical - Young Artist Scholarship Competition
Scholarships are awarded in each age division and instrument category. First place awards for college are $1,300; high school, $800; and junior high, $550. Second place and honorable mention awards are also granted. First place winners are recognized with a featured concert performance at MacPhail Center for Music, Minneapolis. Additional performance opportunities are also offered to winners.
Date: video due by February 16, 2024 // winners concert on April 20, 2024
Registration fee: $50
Ages: 7th grade and up
https://thursdaymusical.org/young-artist-scholarship-competition/
Registration deadline: January 26, 2024
The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition
The Schubert Club Student Scholarship Competition is open to junior high and senior high students. Two cash prizes in each age and instrument category are awarded – $2000 and $1500 – to be used for further musical education.
Date: video due by January 28, 2024 // in-person finals on March 10, 2024
Registration fee: none
Ages: 7th grade and up
Registration deadline: January 8, 2024
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