2025 OCMD Steinway Piano Competition

Application

2025 OCMD Steinway Piano Competition and Masterclass

Submission Instructions

Complete this online application form.
Submit the form, prescreening video link, and application fee by October 4, 2025, 11:59 PM PDT.
Ensure all materials comply with prescreening requirements to avoid disqualification.

Notification: Finalists will be notified within three days of the prescreening submission deadline.

Name

First Name

Last Name

Date of Birth

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Age as of October 25, 2025

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal Code

Country

Phone Number

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Competition Category (Select One)

Current Piano Teacher

Piano Teacher's Email

Prescreening Submission

- Upload a video of ONE composition of your choice, performed on a live grand or upright piano (no electronic pianos). - Set the YouTube video privacy setting to public when uploading. If the video is not public, we will not be able to view it. - The video must be recorded horizontally, showing the applicant’s face, hands, and feet, with no background noise or conversations. - Performance must be from memory. - Non-compliance with these requirements will result in disqualification.

Repertoire for Competition Finals

[ Category-Specific Rules] - Category 1 (Young Talent, Ages 8 and under): Perform a minimum of 2 pieces of free choice. Total performance time must not exceed 7 minutes. - Category 2 (Junior, Ages 9–12): Perform a minimum of 2 contrasting pieces of free choice. Total performance time must not exceed 10 minutes. - Category 3 (Senior, Ages 13–16): Perform a minimum of 2 contrasting pieces of free choice. Total performance time must not exceed 12 minutes. - Category 4 (College/University, Ages 17–22): Perform a minimum of 2 contrasting pieces of free choice. Total performance time must not exceed 15 minutes. Note: Performances exceeding the time limit may be interrupted at the judges’ discretion. No simplified or abbreviated versions of compositions are permitted. All performances must be from memory.

Repertoire List

Please list all pieces to be performed, including Title, Composer, and Duration. ** Minimum 2 pieces

Masterclass Participation (Optional)

Would you like to participate in the Masterclass on October 26, 2025? 

Yes

Masterclass repertoire

If yes, please provide repertoire details: Note: Participants will receive an OC Music and Dance Masterclass Certificate. Total masterclass session duration is 30–45 minutes per participant.

Preferred Masterclass Judge

Disclaimer: Placement with your preferred judge is not guaranteed. We will make every effort to accommodate your choice on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Application Fee

Participation Options: Competition Only: $150  Competition and Masterclass: $300  Masterclass Only: $150 ----- After submitting this form you will be redirected to the payment page. Please select the participation option and submit the payment online. Disclaimer: Payment must be submitted online with the application form. The application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances, including withdrawal or disqualification from the competition or masterclass.

Rules and Regulations Acknowledgement

By submitting this application, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to abide by the competition’s rules and regulations, including but not limited to: - Submitting a complete application by the deadline. - Performing from memory in both prescreening and final rounds. - Adhering to time limits and repertoire requirements. - Accepting that judges’ decisions are final, including the right to withhold awards, split awards between contestants, interrupt performances exceeding time limits, or disqualify participants for non-compliance with rules, inappropriate behavior, or violation of California state or federal laws.

Applicant Signature:

Date

YYYY

Parent/Guardian Signature

(if applicant is under age 18)

Contact Information
Competition Director: Richard Kazandzhidi
OC Music and Dance 17620 Fitch #160, Irvine, CA 92614
Email: richard.kazandzhidi@OCmusicdance.org
Phone: 908-307-3224