WBU Piano Competition

You are invited to participate in the 8th Annual WBU Piano Competition on Saturday, February 7, 2026 in Harral Auditorium on WBU's Plainview campus.  All students in grades 6-12 who are currently studying piano are eligible to compete for cash prizes. The competition will be conducted in two divisions.

Junior division pianists (grades 6-8) should present up to 10 minutes of music. Cash prizes totaling up to $500 will be awarded to outstanding junior level pianists.

Senior division pianists (grades 9-12) should present up to 15 minutes of music. Cash prizes totaling up to $1,000 will be awarded to outstanding senior level pianists.

As part of the 2026 competition, a special Claude Debussy prize will be awarded to the pianist with the best performance of an original composition by the featured composer. 

Repertoire requirements:

Grades 6-8: up to 10 minutes of music representing at least 2 historical eras. One piece must be from the Baroque or Classical era ; the second piece must be from the 19th-21st century repertoire.   No more than 3 pieces may be performed. No more than 1 movement of a multi-movement work may be submitted.

Grades 9-12: up to 15 minutes of music representing at least 2 historical eras. One piece must be from the Baroque or Classical era ; the second piece must be from the 19th-21st century repertoire.  No more than 3 pieces may be submitted. No more than 1 movement of a multi-movement work may be submitted.

To register for the competition, complete the form below  for each pianist.  Your completed registration and fee of $20 must be received in the WBU offices no later than Friday, January 30, 2026. Incomplete submissions will not be eligible for entry in the competition. Credit card payment is available below; you may also send a check or money order to

Wayland Baptist University

School of Creative Arts, Department of Music

ATTN: Kennith Freeman

1900 W. 7th St. CMB 1286

Plainview, TX 79072

 

For additional information, please contact Dr. Kennith Freeman ( kennith.freeman@wbu.edu) or Dr. Richard Fountain ( fountainr@wbu.edu).