This website will provide our members with the latest information on YPCNJ s activities and events, which include competitions, recitals, and the International Musica in Laguna Festival program. 

All YPCNJ activities are only available to its members.  If you are interested in becoming a member, please check our Membership Link. 

Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

2019 - 2020 COMPETITION SEASON SCHEDULE

WORKSHOP RECITALS:

Saturday, October 26, 2019

Saturday, February 29, 2020

Saturday, April 4, 2020 

(held at Raritan Valley Community College from 2:30 - 4:30 pm) 

ENSEMBLE DIVISION (One Piano, Two Pianos)

CHAMBER MUSIC DIVISION

CONCERTO DIVISIONS (One Movement, Entire Concerto)

Application & Recording Deadline: January 15, 2020

Late Application & Recording Deadline: January 20, 2020

Semi-Final Round: February 8, 2020

Held at:  Raritan Valley Community College

Recital Final Round: March 7, 2020 at 3:00 PM

Held at: Steinway Hall in Manhattan

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: APRIL 1, 2020

LE PETIT ORCHESTRE CONCERTO COMPETITION 

Application & Recording Deadline: April 1, 2020 

Late Application Deadline: April 6, 2020

Final Round:  April 18, 2020

Winners Concert with the CENTRAL JERSEY SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Sunday, June 7, 2020 at 4:00 PM 

Held at: St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge

SOLO DIVISION

YOUNG ARTIST DIVISION 

Application Deadline: April 15, 2020

Late Application Deadline: April 20, 2020

If auditioning via YouTube link for the Preliminary Round

Recording Deadline:  May 1, 2020

CYCLICAL WORK DIVISION

Application & Semi-Final Recording Deadline: May 1, 2020 

Preliminary Round: May 2 & 3 2020

Final Round: May 16 & 17, 2020

(both held at Raritan Valley Community College) 

Winners' Recital: June 13, 2020 at 1:00 pm

Held at:  Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall