Weatherford College International Piano Competition

• 1st Prize: $10,000
• 2nd Prize: $5,000
• 3rd Prize: $3,000
• 4th Prize: $2,000
• Semifinalists: $700

Weatherford College International Piano Competition welcomes all pianists of all ages. 

General Requirements (applies to Preliminary and Semifinal Rounds)

• Contestants may choose their repertoire.
• At least two contrasting works for solo piano from different eras (Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Twentieth Century) are encouraged.
• Single movements from multi-movement works or sonatas are permitted.
• Repeats may be included or omitted at the performer’s discretion.

Preliminary Round (Video/Piano Solo):

• Submit a video or videos of a solo piano performance (no minimum length, not exceeding 25 minutes).
• The video must be submitted as an unlisted YouTube link, with:
  • Title: 2026 WCIPC, Performer's Name
  • Description: Composer's name and title of each piece performed
• Either a single link or multiple links are acceptable.

Semifinal Round (Live/Piano Solo):

• Selected semifinalists will perform live (performance must not exceed 25 minutes).
• Repertoire from the preliminary round may be repeated.
• All performances are open to the public.

Final Round (Live/Chamber Music):

• Four finalists will perform piano quartets live with the Weatherford College Chamber Music Ensemble.
• Finalists will select from the following piano quartets:
• All performances are open to the public.

• $160.00 (non-refundable)
• Payments accepted online only through SimpleTix.
• All application materials (application form, recordings, and fee) must be received by February 14, 2026, by 11:59 PM (CDT).

Pay Application Fee

• All participants must complete and submit the application online with payment through SimpleTix by February 14, 2026.
• Semifinalists will be notified by February 28, 2026, and must confirm attendance by March 2, 2026.
• All semifinalists must attend the Performance Drawing on April 9, 2026, at 6:00 PM.
• Semifinalists who do not advance to the final round will receive a stipend of $700.
• Non-finalist semifinalists are invited to participate in a Q&A session with the Judges on April 11, 2026.
• Finalists will have a 30-minute rehearsal with the Weatherford College Chamber Music Ensemble on the morning of April 11, 2026.
• Current and former students of jury members are eligible to compete; however, judges will recuse themselves from voting on their own students.
• Contestants are responsible for their own expenses.
• Contestants must be present at the Awards Ceremony to receive prizes or recognition.
• The jury’s decisions are final.
• A live Preliminary Round for the 8th WCIPC will be also held in Korea in October 2025. One qualified pianist from this round may be selected to advance to the Semifinal Round.
• The competition reserves the right to record, broadcast, stream, or otherwise distribute all performances for media and educational purposes.
• By applying, contestants agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the competition.
• All communication, including scheduling, will be conducted via email.
• The competition reserves the right to make adjustments as circumstances require.