#NJPC2020

The biennial National Junior Piano Competition gives New Zealand pre-tertiary pianists the opportunity to compete for prizes totalling over $4000.

Open to full-time secondary school students who are New Zealand citizens, New Zealand residents, or have studied in New Zealand for a minimum of two years.

From submitted DVD auditions, the NJPC Preliminary Adjudicator selects up to 16 students to participate in the competition. Competitors perform a 20-minute recital programme of their choice with at least three musical periods included.

Only six competitors are selected by the adjudicators to compete in the Final Round held on Saturday 11 July.

PRIZES:
1st Prize - $2,000 | 2nd Prize - $1,000 | 3rd Prize - $500
Other finalists - $200
Best Performance of a Classical Sonata - $500
(Donated by IRMT Auckland Branch)
Best Performance of a New Zealand Composition - $250
(Donated by SOUNZ )

WINNER RECEIVES:
Solo Recital opportunity supported by Lewis Eady
plus other recital opportunities

2020 Adjudicators: To be announced

IMPORTANT DATES:
1 May - Applications close
1 May - Audition DVD must be submitted and Application fee paid
1 June - Competition acceptance notification email advice
10 June - No further programme changes accepted
10 June - Competition Acceptance fee of $50 paid