Winners Recital

NSMTA Winners Recital

The Winners Recital is an annual, invitation-only event held each May, showcasing the winners of the NSMTA Piano Competition and recipients of the NSMTA Scholarship awards.

Winners Recital Chair: Heidi Mayer

2026 Winners Recital

Date and Time: Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM.

Location: Lutkin Hall, Northwestern University (700 University Pl, Evanston, IL 60208)

Parking: Free weekend parking is available in Lot 232 - 711 Elgin Lot (no permit required). From the lot, walk east on University Place to reach Lutkin Hall.

Participant Confirmation: All performers must confirm their participation by Wednesday, May 6, 2026 by replying to the email sent earlier in the week. Please include the composer and complete title of the piece you plan to perform. Students may choose to play one of their competition pieces or another repertoire selection of their choice.

For questions, contact Winners Recital Chair, Heidi Mayer.

Winners Recital Guidelines

Eligibility

Participants of the Winners Recital must be established winners of the NSMTA Piano Competition and the NSMTA Scholarship for that academic year.
Winners are announced by the event coordinators post-event and contacted via email to confirm their participation.

Guidelines

Pieces must be performed from memory.
Each student may perform one movement or selection only.
Music other than the winning contest selection may be performed, provided the chairperson is notified in advance. Similarly, scholarship winners may choose to perform a piece other than what was submitted with their application with advance notification.
Students should wear semi-formal performance attire (no jeans, athletic wear, or sneakers).
Entrants and guests are expected to arrive before the recital start time and remain for the entire recital.