2026 KMC Piano Competition

Application Form – 2026 Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition
All application materials must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on February 1, 2026.

Application Fee: The $175 application fee must be paid in order for the application to be reviewed. Click here to submit the application fee online, or call (212) 501-3360.

Proof of Age (required): Email a copy of the applicant's passport or birth certificate to pianocompetition@kaufmanmusiccenter.org with the subject line "Last Name, First Name, application documents." Ages for each division are as of June 23, 2026.
Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
Parent/Guardian Name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant or Parent/Guardian Email (use same email when paying application fee)*
example@example.com
Cell Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Applicant Date of Birth*
Applicant Place of Birth*
Applicant Citizenship*
Division you're applying for:*

Senior Division (Ages 15-18)Junior Division 2 (Ages 11-14)Junior Division 1 (Up to age 10)
Years of Piano Study*
Current Piano Teacher Name*
Piano Teacher Email*
Piano Teacher Phone Number*
How did you hear about the Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition?*
Preliminary Round Video Information
Please read carefully before submitting your video links below.

1. Videos must be submitted as YouTube links set to "public" or "unlisted" view (not "private"). If YouTube is inaccessible in your country, please submit the links via another online service. Links should be clickable without downloading.
2. Composer name and title of the piece must be provided with each link.
3. At least one video submission is required, and up to six are allowed.
4. For more info and guidelines, please read the Audition & Repertoire Requirements.
Piece #1 – Composer Name & Piece Title*
Include full title, key, catalog number, movement number and tempo marking, etc.
Piece #1 Video Link*
Piece #2 – Composer Name & Piece Title
Include full title, key, catalog number, movement number and tempo marking, etc.
Piece #2 Video Link
Piece #3 – Composer Name & Piece Title
Include full title, key, catalog number, movement number and tempo marking, etc.
Piece #3 Video Link
Piece #4 – Composer Name & Piece Title
Include full title, key, catalog number, movement number and tempo marking, etc.
Piece #4 Video Link
Piece #5 – Composer Name & Piece Title
Include full title, key, catalog number, movement number and tempo marking, etc.
Piece #5 Video Link
Piece #6 – Composer Name & Piece Title
Include full title, key, catalog number, movement number and tempo marking, etc.
Piece #6 Video Link
Semifinal & Final Round Repertoire
Please list repertoire that you'll perform in the Semifinal Round (Prerecorded) and the Final Round (Live). Make sure to include timing for each piece. Repertoire changes for the Semifinal Round can be made by April 1, 2026. Repertoire changes for the Final Round must be made by May 15, 2026.*
Applicant Bio
Up to 300 words. Please include teachers, prizes, awards and important performances. *
Permission to Record

By participating in the Kaufman Music Center International Piano Competition, the student and parent/guardian authorize the making and use of any photos, videos or recordings of the student during his/her participation in the competition that Kaufman Music Center may make or authorize without compensation to the student or parent/guardian.
Applicant and Parent/Guardian have read and acknowledged the Permission to Record Statement.*

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Application Form – 2026 Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

Preliminary Round Video Information

Semifinal & Final Round Repertoire

Applicant Bio

Permission to Record