Truran Piano Competition
Eligible for pianists in grades 7 through 12.
31st Truran Piano Competition
Eligible for Pianists in Grades 7-12
Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
Application Deadline: January 9, 2026
Application Fee: $30.00
Scheduling: Contestants will be notified of audition times after January 18, 2026
Competition Divisions & Eligibility
- Junior Division: Grades 7–8
- Intermediate Division: Grades 9–10
- Senior Division: Grades 11–12
Repertoire Requirements:
Prepare two or three works, performed from memory. The repertoire selections must be from at least two of the following compositional periods listed below.
- Baroque Romantic
- Classical
- Romantic
- Impressionistic/Contemporary
Maximum playing time is 15 minutes; there is no minimum time limit. Programmed music may exceed maximum time limit; performance will be stopped when maximum time limit is reached (does not affect results). Student chooses first selection, and the adjudicator determines the rest of the order. Only solo piano compositions—no concertos, please. No transcriptions, arrangements or pop music allowed. Cuts in the music are not permitted. Repeats are left to the discretion of the performer. One copy of the music must be provided for the adjudicator. No photocopies are allowed.
Please contact Dr. Eun-Hee Park at [email protected] with any questions concerning repertoire selection.
Awards (Per division)
- 1st Place: $250
- 2nd Place winner: $150
- 3rd Place winner: $50
- Honorable Mention: Certificate
The winners will be announced following the completion of each division. The jury this year is guest adjudicator, Dr. Kevin Chance (Associate Professor of Piano at the University of Alabama; President of MTNA).
* Prize processing: All winners must complete a W-9 on the day of the competition. Checks are mailed by the University of South Dakota Foundation after the event.
Masterclass with Dr. Kevin Chance
This event is open to the public. Dr. Chance will present a masterclass with USD piano students on Friday, February 6, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in Colton Recital Hall. Learn more about Dr. Chance: https://music.ua.edu/people/kevin-t-chance/
USD Piano Scholarships
12th-grade contestants planning to attend the University of South Dakota may be considered for Truran Piano Scholarships (in addition to cash prizes). Please indicate your interest on the application form.
Visit the National Music Museum
We invite you to visit the National Music Museum while you are on the USD campus for the competition. Complimentary admission will be provided for all contestants and their family members
Online Applications will be available on November 16, 2025
