CPTF Solo Auditions

What is it?

  • Local Charlotte Piano Competition
  • Highly competitive
  • Performance – Student plays three different pieces from competition list for a judge on competition day
  • Theory – Student completes a theory test according to his or her level
  • If student scores in the top 6 of his or her division, then he/she will move on to Finals the next day.
  • Finals will be in a great hall with a concert grand piano. Students compete for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place
  • Winners of the finals will be sent to the Honors Recital two months later.

Divisions

  • Primary Division – Kindergarten – 3rd grade
  • Elementary Division – 4th Grade – 5th grade
  • Intermediate Division – 6th – 7th Grade
  • Junior Division – 8th-9th Grade
  • Senior Division – 10th -11th Grade
  • Graduating Senior – 12th Grade

Who is a good fit?

  • For students who love a challenge
  • Music is challenging and difficult
  • Student must be well-prepared for theory test as well

More info:

Repertoire Lists and Theory Requirements can be found here:

http://www.charlottepiano.org/solo-auditions.html