The George & Peggy Schmidbauer Competition: January 21-22, 2012

About the Competition

The George and Peggy Schmidbauer International Competition celebrates its fifth year with an invitation for pianists for the January 2012 competition. Held on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, the competition holds the highest standards in artistry and performance, attracting musicians from all around the world to East Texas. As an annual event, the competition alternates between piano and strings, bringing rising artists from both disciplines to compete and perform for lucrative prizes and future engagements.

The Schmidbauer Competition continues to serve as one of the highest benchmarks in the competition circuit and is a catalyst for launching successful careers. Past winners have continued their careers to perform with professional artists and orchestras all over the world. Supporting the future of young musicians while offering concerts at the highest level to the East Texas community continues to be the mission of the Schmidbauer International Competition.

2012 Junior Division Master Classes

Friday, January 20, 2012—Master classes open to ages 15-18 will be held with Elisabeth Pridonoff (Cincinnati Conservatory) and Nelita True (Eastman School of Music)

  • Extended deadline: postmark date with CD is December 3, 2011.
  • CD should include repertoire intended for master class.
  • It is not necessary to have entered the competition to be considered for the master classes.

Applications should be sent to:

Dr. Andrew Parr
Stephen F. Austin State University
School of Music
Box 13043, SFA Station
Nacogdoches, TX 75961