DISCOVER THE WISCONSIN YOUTH
PIANO COMPETITION.

Concerto Competition
Proudly presented by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra & PianoArts
Sponsored by the JoAnne Krause Education Endowment Fund

Dates for the June 2025 Competition
will be announced in the fall of 2024

Eligibility
Open to pianists ages ten to sixteen. Must be a Wisconsin resident to apply.

Competition Opportunities
All Contestants
Receive performance comments from the preliminary jury

Up to Twelve Semifinalists
Rehearse and Perform with professional pianists playing concerto orchestral reductions

Participate in Classes
“Performing with a conductor”
“Speaking to audiences about music”
“Backstage preparation”

Perform Solos in Master Classes
Classes coached by the competition Jury

Enjoy One-on-One Conferences with the Jury
Advice on the concerto performances

Receive Free Tickets
PianoArts 2024 North American Competition

Three Finalists
Rehearse and Perform Concertos with MSO conductor and quintet

Share Prizes
Total of $2,250

Perform in North American Competition Master Classes
Classes coached by jury of the 2024 North American Competition

Perform in a Recital during North American Competition
Event during the 2024 North American Competition 

Prizes
First Place $1,000
and performance with Milwaukee Symphony on Youth Concert Series
Second Place$750
Third Place$500