PIANO COMPETITION
The East Bay Music Festival Solo Piano Competition has been an annual event for over 40 years. It offers musicians a chance to compete by age group for cash awards. 
2022 Competition
The EBMF board expresses its heartfelt thanks to all who made the 2021 virtual competition an inspiring success. These include our dedicated student competitors, judges, donors, and parents/caregivers. 

​We are planning a return to an in-person format in 2022 but this is subject to change based on prevailing conditions. Please check back periodically for details. To keep current, join our email list  and follow us on Facebook. 

The Special Prize category for 2022 is a  piece by an American composer. We are deeply grateful to the San Francisco branch of the Piano Technicians Guild for sponsoring this prize.   

The following dates are for an in-person competition.  
  • ​Online application opens: by February 15, 2022 - Check back for details.  
  • Application due: Monday, March 14, 2022 
  • Location: Berkeley Piano Club (2724 Haste St.)
  • Auditions dates: Saturday and Sunday April 2-3, 2022
  • Winners Concert date: Sunday afternoon, April 10, 2022​ ​

The rules and instructions for the 2022 piano competition will largely be the same as for the 2020 competition (the last in-person competition), except for the Special Prize category change. The 2022 brochure will be posted by January 1st, 2022. To get an idea of the rules and instructions, click on the button below to download the 2020 brochure.​   
2021 ​Competition

Format: Virtual Piano Competition. Judging will be based on video submissions.

Eligibility: All entrants must reside in Alameda or Contra Costa County or attend schools in those counties. Applicants must be in Grades 1-12.

Entry Submission Deadline: March 15, 2021 (or when audition slots are filled, whichever comes first)

Announcement of Winners: April 15, 2021

Winners Concert on YouTube: 
Premiered on Saturday, May 1, 2021 @ 2 pm PDT. Now available anytime on YouTube. 

Competition Divisions by School Grades: 
   Division I: Grades 1-4
   Division II: Grades 5-7
   Division III: Grades 8-9
   Division IV: Grades 10-12
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Entry Fee:  $60

Competition Info/Rules and Application:
Click on the links to the right to download the competition brochure or to complete an application.

Questions? Email eastbaymf@gmail.com.

​Payment of Entry Fee:
Please pay after you have submitted your application.  The application is complete and your slot is secured only after the entry fee is received. 

To pay by check, please  see the online application form (Application Fee section) for details.

To pay by credit card via Paypal, enter the student's name in the space below, then click on the "Pay Now" button.  When you get to the "Pay with PayPal" screen, click on "Pay with debit or credit card.".  Please note that a $1.65 processing fee will be added on. 
Student Name:

Competition Divisions and Performance Time Limit

Division
Grade Level
Time Limit
Primary I
Grades 1-4
6 minutes
Primary II
Grades 5-7
8 minutes
Junior III
Grades 8-9
10 minutes
 Senior IV
Grades 10-12
12 minutes
IMPORTANT: Please read the competition rules carefully before submitting your repertoire, as they change from year to year. 
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