Spring Piano Evaluations

Evaluation Dates: 

• Saturday, April 11, 1:00 – 7:00 PM
• Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WCMS Piano Evaluations are a springtime performance opportunity for dedicated students of WCMS faculty. They are designed to encourage growth and artistic expression for students of all ages. Evaluations are open to students of WCMS teachers, and your private teacher must recommend participation.

How do they work?

The student’s teacher will determine which repertoire and scale requirements the student will prepare for the evaluations. These decisions do not need to be made at the time of registration. The teacher will also choose whether the student signs up for the Performance track or the Awards track. Ask your teacher for more information.

Details:

• Registration is required to reserve a spot:
  • December 20, 2025: Priority registration deadline for WCMS students and private students of WCMS faculty. After December 21, registration will be opened to students from other schools, and you are not assured a performance spot.
  • January 31, 2026: Final registration deadline for all students.
    • Repertoire is not required for registration, and can be determined by the teacher later in the spring. Performance or Award track can be determined at the same time.
  • February 7, 2026: The date by which the performance schedule will be created and shared. No schedule change requests or refunds will be offered after the schedule is published.
• Evaluation dates: Saturday, April 11, 1:00 – 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 12, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• Fee: $65

What to perform:

• Prepare a program of two pieces and two scales. Student’s teacher will determine repertoire, scale parameters (choice of keys, number of octaves, speed, etc.), and memorization requirement. Maximum length = 15 minutes. If the program is longer, the adjudicators will shorten the program by hearing excerpts of the prepared material.

What to expect:

• Evaluations are private. Parents, other students, and teachers wait outside the evaluation room during the performance.
• Performances will be in-person. No online streaming or pre-recorded options, barring a change in the interests of public health/safety.
• Contact Barbara Lieurance at pianoeval@winchestermusic.org with questions.

Register Online

As part of the registration form, you will be asked which blocks of time you are available on April 11 and April 12.