WELCOME TO THE 2025

UCA SAMUEL DRIGGERS PIANO FESTIVAL

We are excited to hear you play!

Students will compete by age group at the UCA Snow Fine Arts building. 

Alternatively, students may choose to enter by video for comments only.

A WINNER AND HONORABLE MENTION WILL BE CHOSEN FROM EACH OF THE AGE GROUPS:

(divisions may be adjusted based upon enrollment)

K-3rd grade

4-6th grade

7-9th grade

10-12th grade

All students will receive an adjudication sheet with the judge's comments and evaluation of their playing. This will be sent by email.

FESTIVAL GUIDELINES

1. Each student will perform two complete pieces (or movements) of their choice.

2. Memorization is optional, but highly recommended.

3. All students should number their measures in their score. A copy of each score with the measures numbered should be provided for the judge if you are playing live. If you are submitting videos, use the document scan in the registration below.

4. The festival is open to audience members to listen to the performances. Please be quiet and considerate in the performance rooms.

5. The April 5th festival will be held at UCA in the Snow Fine arts building.

6. The winners recital will be held at the Steinway piano Gallery little rock. Date and time to be determined. This recital is for live performers only.

7. The festival fee is $20 per student, maximum $60 per family

IMPORTANT DATES



Students who will participate in the live auditions should register by midnight, March 29, 2025.

Students who wish to participate by video should register and include links by midnight, April 1, 2025.

If you choose to perform live, you will be assigned a time on Saturday, April 5th between 8:30 and noon.

Results will be emailed and posted on UCA Piano Facebook Page.

2025 UCA Samuel Driggers Piano Festival Registration

VIDEO SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

• Record one video for each repertoire piece.
• Scan printed score and post it to the link on the registration form. Be sure to include the student's name with each score and number the measures.
• Edited/processed video will not be accepted. However, separate videos of different pieces or movements are permitted.
• The applicant's face and hands need to be clearly visible. It would be beneficial to see the feet also to judge pedaling.
• Content of the video recording must include: Full name of participant, title of the piece, composer, and date of the recording. The content must be indicated in the description of the video or clearly announced in the video. For help uploading your videos to YouTube click the link below:

                    How to upload videos on YouTube

• Choose unlisted to keep your video private. You will give us the link, but others cannot see it.
• Professional recording is not required, but submitted recording should be of reasonable video and audio quality with minimal background noise to ensure meaningful feedback from the judges.
• Recording should be made no earlier than January 2024

Email chrisf@uca.edu with any questions.