Festival Preparation Day
A supportive preliminary assessment ahead of festival season for piano students preparing for spring festivals and competitions. It is not a competition. Students perform in a simulated evaluation setting for an experienced, certified adjudicator and leave with written feedback and a suggested rating.
Registration closes Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 10:00 PM.
What to know
- Students of all ages and all levels are welcome; any level of preparedness is welcome, and students do not need to be polished or fully ready.
- Solo students and duet teams are both eligible to participate.
- Students may perform any piece of their choosing except a concerto. Memorization is optional; students may play from memory or from the score.
- Each solo participant or duet team has a maximum playing time of 12 minutes, and the adjudicator may stop a performance at the time limit.
How the day runs
- Performances take place in two Yamaha grand studios.
- When registering, teachers may select an available time slot from either studio. Playing times cannot be changed after registration is submitted.
- Participants may warm up on Yamaha Clavinova CLP-635 instruments before their playing times.
- Submit one online registration form per solo participant or duet team.
- Even when playing from memory, bring a copy of the music for the adjudicator. Mark measure numbers in the score; one number at the beginning of each system is sufficient.
- An experienced, certified adjudicator provides written feedback and a suggested rating.
Schedule note. Actual playing times may be adjusted slightly because of unforeseen circumstances. Teachers will be notified if an adjustment is necessary.
Fees, registration, and refunds
- Piano solo participant
- $25
- Piano duet team
- $40
Submit one registration form per solo or duet entry using the Google registration link below. Registration closes Wednesday, February 3, 2027 at 10:00 PM.
Refunds. Cancellations before February 3, 2027 at 11:59 PM receive a 50% refund. There are no refunds on or after February 4, 2027. If PANC cancels the event or weather forces a cancellation, registrants receive a full refund.
Non-affiliation
The Piano Academy of North Carolina Festival Preparation Day is not affiliated with any specific organization, competition, or performance festival, and it is open to students from any piano studio. PANC FPD is intended purely as an educational experience. Participation does not guarantee any particular outcome in the upcoming festival season.