Regulations

Table of Contents

A. Dates and Application Fees
B. Prizes
C. Categories and Eligibility
D. Repertoire for the Junior Division
E. Repertoire for the Intermediate Division
F. Repertoire for the Senior Division
G. Notes for All Divisions
H. Memory
I. Music Scores
J. Application, Enclosures, and Attachments
K. Jury
L. Other General Rules and Regulations

A. Dates and Application Fees

Closing Date for Applications:
November 1, 2024

Application Fees Paid via PayPal at time of application
Junion Divison: CAD $150/team
Intermedite Divison: CAD $175/team
Senior Division: CAD $200/team

Competition Dates

November 2024

B. Prizes

  • First Place: $300 and Certificate
  • Second Place: $200 and Certificate
  • Third Place: $100 and Certificate
  • First Place: CAD $800 and certificate 
  • Second Place: CAD $600 and certificate
  • Third Place: CAD $400 and certificate
  • Potential for Honourable Mention Certificates
  • First Place: CAD $1500 and certificate
  • Second Place: CAD $1000 and certificate
  • Third Place: CAD $500 and certificate
  • Honourable Mention Certificates

Please note that the jury has the right to withhold any prize and/or award. The decision of the jury is final. 

First prize winners may be approached to perform in a special concert/recital within a 12 month period of the competition.

C. Categories and Eligibility

Age averaging is not allowed. If two candidates of different age fall into different divisions (eg: A 10 year old and a 13 year old) they are required to apply into the higher division. In this example, the duo will be required to enter the intermediate division.

  • Junior Division (up to 12 years of age by November 1, 2024)
  • Intermediate Division (ages 13 to 18 by November 1, 2024)
  • Senior Division (ages 19 to 30 by November 1, 2024)

D. Repertoire for the Junior Division

Any published arrangements and transcriptions are permitted. Program can include include selections for four, six or eight hands for one or two pianos.

Maximum performance time: 10 minutes

Note: Choice and level of difficulty is discretionary, but may be a factor in deciding the winning entry.

E. Repertoire for the Intermediate Division

Any published arrangements and transcriptions are permitted. Program can include include selections for four, six or eight hands for one or two pianos.

Maximum performance time: 12 minutes

Note: Choice and level of difficulty is discretionary, but may be a factor in deciding the winning entry.

F. Repertoire for the Senior Division

Any published arrangements and transcriptions are permitted. Program can include include selections for four, six or eight hands for one or two pianos.

Maximum performance time: 20 minutes (including the Required work)

Judges reserve the right to choose works to be performed from your repertoire list provided.

G. Notes for All Divisions

In choosing the program, the competitors are advised to program works of different styles and periods, such as classic, romantic and contemporary works.

Repeats are not required, but Da Capo’s must be played

Inquiries: Please note that any questions may be directed by email to the vice-president at info@nwpiano.com.

H. Memory

As in all chamber music competitions and performance, although memory is not required, it is certainly recommended. 


Professional standards of performance etiquette apply.  

I. Music Scores

All the participants must obey copyright restrictions in using musical scores

The following books may be of help:

  • THE PIANO DUET – A GUIDE FOR PIANISTS by Ernest Lubin; Grossman Publishers, New York 1970
  • MUSIC FOR MORE THAN ONE PIANO by Maurice Hinson; Indiana Univ. Press; Bloomington 1983

J. Application, Enclosures, and Attachments

The form must be submitted and application fee paid no later than November 1st, 2024

K. Jury

The jury panel is composed of internationally acclaimed musicians. All decisions by the jury are final.

L. Other General Rules and Regulations

By participating in the Competition all the participants agree to give the NWPES the right to use submitted recordings for promotional reasons

No payment will be given to any competitor for performance of recordings.

A first place winning team may not participate in the same competition category twice in a row