Events

Competitions . Master Classes . Student Recitals

CAPMT Greater Pasadena Chapter is pleased to offer the following events to its members:

Competitions

HONORS COMPETITION

What it is: Statewide Competition for serious and competitive students of all instruments and voice with heavier repertoire demands.

Who is eligible: Students of CAPMT District 9 Teachers ages 26 and under.

Date: Saturday 2/7/2026 10am-

Venue: Pasadena Steinway Piano Gallery

Application Fee: TBA by CAPMT

To Apply: Please go to www.capmt.org

Questions: Please contact Agatha Hou at forscherin@hotmail.com

CONTEMPORARY COMPETITION

What it is: Statewide Competition for highly motivated students of all instruments and voice with contemporary repertoire.

Who is eligible: Students of CAPMT District 9 Teachers ages 26 and under.

Date: Saturday 2/7/2026 10am-

Venue: Pasadena Steinway Piano Gallery

Application Fee: TBA by CAPMT

To Apply: Please go to www.capmt.org

Questions: Please contact Melody Kuo at musickuo@yahoo.com

SONATA/SONATINA COMPETITION

What it is: District Level Competition featuring sonata and sonatina works of classical genre.

Who is eligible: Students of CAPMT District 9 Teachers ages 26 and under.

Date: Saturday 4/18/2026 10am-

Venue: Pasadena Steinway Piano Gallery

Application Fee: TBA

Application Form: It will be distributed once it gets closer to the event.

Prizes: TBA

To Apply and Questions: Please contact Dr. Yi-Ju Lai at yijulai.piano@gmail.com

Master Classes

PIANO MASTER CLASS (not this year)

What it is: Master Class for Advanced Students

Who is eligible: Students of CAPMT Greater Pasadena Chapter Teachers

Date:

Venue:

Application Fee: $50

To Apply: Please contact Dr. Junko Ueno Garrett at junko@oxy.edu

Student Recital

FALL STUDENT RECITAL

What it is: Non-Competitive Performance Opportunity

Who is eligible: Students of CAPMT Greater Pasadena Chapter Teachers

Performance Time Guidelines: Up to 12 years - 5 minutes, 13-15 years - 7 minutes, 16 years and above - 10 minutes

Date: Sunday 11/16/2025 2 - 4pm

Venue: Pasadena Conservatory Barrett Hall

No Application Fee

To Apply: Please contact Dr. Junko Ueno Garrett at junko@oxy.edu

Non-Competitive State Level Event
PIANO FESTIVAL
What it is: State level Non-Competitive Event
Who is eligible: Students of CAPMT District 9 Teachers
Date: Sunday 10/26/25 at 10am -
Venue: Pasadena Steinway Piano Gallery
Application Fee: TBA by CAPMT
To Apply: Please go to www.capmt.org
Questions: Please contact Hyewon Chang at hyewon.chang19@gmail.com

CHAPTER MEMBERSHIP MEETING (not this year)
What it is: It is open to all of the members in Pasadena Chapter. It will be a wonderful opportunity to know about the chapter events, and meet people. Free lunch will be provided.
Date:
Venue:
Schedule
To Attend: Please contact Dr. Junko Ueno Garrett at junko@oxy.edu

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