SUMMARY OF 2026 SCHEDULE
Times may vary slightly due to scheduling.

Thursday, July 30 - Sunday, August 2, 2026
St. Louis Marriott by the Airport, 10700 Pear Tree Lane, St. Louis, MO 63134
Phone: 314-423-9700

THURSDAY

1:00 p.m. - Judging may begin (depending on the number of entries) for piano solos/duets.

FRIDAY

8:00 a.m. - Judging begins; superiors posted before awards ceremony
2:00 p.m. - Quiz Bowl Preliminary Rounds
5:30-6:15 p.m. - Competitive Piano Recital (G-C winners perform)
6:15-7:00 p.m. - Competitive Piano Recital continues (B-AAA/JV winners perform)
7:00 p.m. - Awards Ceremony (for Thursday & Friday events)

SATURDAY

8:00 a.m. - Judging begins; superiors posted by 9:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m. - Quiz Bowl events
5:30 p.m. - Quiz Bowl Level III Finals in the ballroom
6:00 p.m. - "Evening of the Future Stars" in the ballroom
7:00 p.m. - Talent Show in the ballroom

SUNDAY

8:00 a.m. - Judging begins; superiors posted before awards ceremony.
10:00 a.m. - Guest Composer's Composition Masterclass in ballroom
11:00 a.m. - Recital (Outstanding Young Performers and Virtuoso)
12:30 p.m. - Awards Ceremony (for Saturday & Sunday events)

*In fairness to all who attend the awards' assembly, seats may not be reserved in quantities for studio members.

*Any contestant guilty of any damage, personal or real, to property or unruly conduct during festival will be disqualified from the festival.

* Any contestant who needs to cancel an event after scheduling will not receive a refund.

No fees returned after scheduling is complete.

REMINDER:
Do not use the Teacher and Studio Membership Application for contestant applications.

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