J.K. Hodges Contemporary Piano Performance Award

The Janice K. Hodges Contemporary Piano Performance Award was established in honor of the late Dr. Janice Kay Hodges. Dr. Hodges began the Contemporary Piano Competition for pre-college pianists during her tenure at UTSA with the purpose of introducing new literature to young students and their teachers. Her hope was that exposure at an early age would make the unique language of modern music as familiar as that of Bach, Beethoven, and Chopin. The UTSA Keyboard Area seeks to further her mission by encouraging advanced pianists to study and perform the music of the late 20th century to the present. Sunday, February 5, 2006 marks the third annual Contemporary Piano Performance Award - a gala recital of performances featuring talented collegiate-level artists from across the state of Texas. Three cash awards will be presented to the most outstanding performers. This event is free and open to the public. Please join us for an exciting afternoon of contemporary music for a new generation!

Recital Hall
Department of Music
The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas

Entrant must not be younger than 18 nor older than 32 years of age as of February 5, 2006. Entrant must be a resident of the state of Texas or currently enrolled as a degree-seeking student at a Texas college or state university. Students of the judge(s) and previous first-place winners are not eligible to enter. Matters of eligibility shall be referred to the Award Chairperson whose decision shall be final.

Each entrant must perform an original piano solo composition written (not published) after 1945. It is the responsibility of the performer to verify that his/her selection meets this requirement. The composition must be a commercially published work in print at the time of the competition. Prepared piano works and arrangements are not allowed.

Each performance is limited to 15 minutes, but must be at least 5 minutes in length. Separate movements from a larger work may be performed, but cuts may not be made within a movement.

Any question with regard to the date of the composition will be referred to the Award Chairperson who reserves the right to refuse applications that do not meet the requirement. If desired, entrants may indicate the source of reference for the date of the composition on the application form.

An overall award winner, first runner-up and second runner-up will be selected and each will receive a cash award. All entrants will receive written comments from the judge(s). Awards will be announced at the conclusion of the performances.

Housing and all transportation necessary for the competition will be at the expense of the performers. Information on parking and area hotels will be sent to applicants.