Young Pianist Competition

Open to high school students ages 13-18, all finalists in the Young Pianist Competition perform a solo recital and solo with the MostArts Festival Orchestra during the festival week. The Grand Prize Winner is invited back to Alfred University for a solo performance during the MostArts Festival the following season. The Grand Prize Winner is also eligible to become a "Young Steinway Artist."

Congratulations to our 2024 Winners!


2019 Young Pianist Competition winner Carey Byron performs and speaks of her MostArts Festival experience.


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Lisa Lantz
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