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The Lee Piano Competition is a biennial competition for pianists held on the Augustana College campus in Sioux Falls , South Dakota. The competition is held in honor of the late J. Earl Lee and his wife, the late Clara Lee.
J. Earl Lee was a professor of music at Augustana College from 1931 to 1991, serving as chair of the music department for 20 years. Clara Lee was a professor of speech at Augustana College from 1952 to 1991. J. Earl helped found the Sioux Falls Community Concert Association in 1935. In 1958, Clara Lee was chosen Debate Coach of the Year by a national speech honorary society.
The Lee Piano Competition is funded through the generous gifts of Karl O. Lee and his mother, Agnes Lee. Augustana College is grateful for this support and for the lasting recognition given to the legacy of J. Earl Lee and Clara Lee.
Senior and Young Artist divisions will be selected on a first-come, first-serve basis until enrollment is filled. All who are selected will be invited to compete in the competition on April 19th. Postmark deadline for application form and live competition fee is March 28, 2008.
Artist division contestants will be selected on the basis of a preliminary CD/DVD round. Two of the three competition selections (representing two contrasting styles) must be submitted on unedited, high quality audio (CD) or video (DVD) recording format. Postmark deadline for application form, CD or DVD, and preliminary fee is March 1, 2008. Maximum of 8 contestants will be notified by March 17.
DIVISION:
Senior
Young Artist
Artist
(non-refundable US$)
(non-refundable US$)
Maximum Audition Time
(if music is longer, judge will select sections)
(2 contrasting styles*)
(2 contrasting styles*)
(3 contrasting styles*)
Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) which can be found at: http://mtna.org/Programs/Competitions/ComposerClassification/tabid/290/Default.aspx
- All rules and repertoire requirements must be strictly followed. Any violation of rules will result in disqualification from the competition at any time before, during, or after the competition.
- Previous 1st prize winners are not eligible to enter the same division, but may elect to compete in the next higher division.
- All application materials must be complete and postmarked no later than deadline date.
- Enrollment may be limited. Applications will be accepted (on a first come, first served basis) until the respective division has met maximum enrollment for Senior and Young Artist divisions. Artist division semi-finalists will be selected on the basis of the CD/DVD entry.
- All finalists must compete in the competition final round, to be held at 6:30 p.m. on the day of the competition. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of any award.
- All selections must be performed from memory. No exceptions.
- Selections must represent contrasting style periods - Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionistic, or Contemporary in accordance with the Composer Classification List by the National Music Teachers Association (NMTA) which can be found at: http://mtna.org/Programs/Competitions/ComposerClassification/tabid/290/Default.aspx
- All repertoire must be originally composed for solo piano. No transcriptions, arrangements, or concertos will be allowed.
- Single movements or pieces of multiple-movement works (e.g. sonatas, suites, etc.) can be listed and will count as one style
- More movements or complete multiple-movement works can be listed, but will still count as only one selection. If the time is excessive, the judge may choose certain segments or movements.
- If repertoire exceeds the maximum audition time, the judge(s) will select excerpts from the audition repertoire. For longer works (e.g. complete sonatas), the judge may select certain movements, pieces, or sections. Therefore, the listed repertoire does not need to be within the maximum audition time limit.
- Competitors must provide original legible scores (one for each selection) at the competition, with measures numbered. Absolutely no photocopies will be permitted and will result in disqualification.
- All auditions will be open to the public.
- Any conversation with judges between the competitor, the competitor's instructor or family, may result in disqualification (exception - Artist division session with guest artist).
- The decision of the judges will be considered final , including the right not to award prizes if deemed appropriate.
Friday, April 18
8:00 p.m. - Alfred Mouledous, Guest Artist Discussion - "What I learned from Gieseking, Cortot, Genhart, and Others." All competitors, teachers, students, and the general public are encouraged and invited to hear the pedagogical and artistic remarks from the guest artist, Alfred Mouldeous, Professor of Piano (for over 52 years) at Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Mr. Mouledous will share his own pedagogical and artistic methods as they developed from the inspiration of his legendary teachers throughout his long and successful career.
Saturday, April 19
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. - Preliminary Rounds - Contestants will perform their repertoire in the respective divisions. All auditions are free and open to the general public.
6:30 p.m. - Competition Finals - Top contestants from each divisional preliminary round will compete for prizes and awards. Free and open to the general public.
8:15 p.m. - Awards Ceremony - Prizes will be announced to the winners in each division. Competition will close at the conclusion of this session.
To register for the competition, please review all rules and deadlines and download and submit the appropriate form:
Registration form for Senior and Young Artist Divisions
Registration form for Artist Division
Due to school being in session at Augustana College during the competition, dormitory housing will not be available. There are area hotels that offer reasonable rates within three miles of campus.
Internet searches will result in many options for lodging, but it is suggested that the nearest and most convenient area is near the junction of 41st Street and Interstate 29.
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If you have any additional questions or comments concerning the Lee Biennial Piano Competition, please contact the competition director.
Rick Andrews
Department of Music
Augustana College
2001 S. Summit Avenue
Sioux Falls, SD 57197
Office Phone: (605) 274-5409
Office Fax: (605) 274-5323
Email: Rick.Andrews@augie.edu
By following the links below, you can view information about previous Lee Piano Competitions at Augustana College. Guest judges are listed as well as winners by division.
First Biennial Lee Piano Competition, June 13, 1998
Second Biennial Lee Piano Competition, June 10, 2000
Third Biennial Lee Piano Competition, June 8, 2002
Fourth Biennial Lee Piano Competition, June 5, 2004
Fifth Biennial Lee Piano Competition, June 10, 2006
Sixth Biennial Lee Piano Competition, April 19, 2008