In celebration of Beethoven 250 we will have an online competition and present the Best of Beethoven Award to two students in each division. Winners will receive scholarship awards to further their education. We look forward to a successful competition as we continue to recognize talented pianists and to support excellence in the arts.

Eligibility: Students residing in Texas

Deadline: April 10, 2020

Application fee: $0

Winners announced: May 1, 2020

Required: First or last movement of a Beethoven Sonata by memory submitted as a YouTube video in performance attire

We would like to wish everyone good health and safety during this time. We are all in this together!

AWARDS

Piano Solo Division I

(Grades 11 & 12)

$1000 each

Piano Solo Division II

(Grades 9 & 10)

$500 each

Congratulations to the 2020 Best of Beethoven Award winners! We would like to thank all of the competitors for their

beautiful Beethoven Sonata performances. There are 5 winners selected in Division I and 5 winners in Division II.

Division I (top left): Shiv Yajnik, Dallas; Alyssa Liao, Houston; Daniel Chang, Pearland; Esther Pham, Garland; Pranay Varada, Irving

Division II (bottom left): Bryant Li, Katy; Sophia Si, Houston; Antonio Ajero, Nacogdoches; Grace Tran, Garland; Philip Ma, Sugar Land

OUR MISSION

South Texas Piano Competition is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization

dedicated to provide performance opportunities and recognize

talented young pianists from across the state. It is our mission to

advance classical music and bring together musicians, businesses,

and members of the community in Support of the Arts.

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Only through the generosity of sponsors and donors are we able to provide awards for young artists and continue to honor classical music. Support us by donating today or contact us for sponsorship opportunities. Every donation will be important to us. Thank you for Supporting the Arts!

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