Polish Fest - June 20-22, 2008

Henry W. Maier Festival Park - Milwaukee, WI USA

Entertainment Schedules :

Fri, June 20th | | Sat, June 21st | Sun, June 22nd | | |

Latest News :

Late-Breaking Announcement: Those Darn Accordions to perform on Miller Stage on Friday night at 10:45 pm and Saturday night at 9:00 pm.

Feb 10 : Jimmy Sturr won his 17th Grammy in the Best Polka Album category with "Come Share the Wine".

Links :

2008 10th Annual Chopin Youth Piano Competition
Sunday, June 22nd at 12:30 pm
Cultural Stage

Click HERE to visit the 10th Annual Chopin Youth Piano Competition Website



JUNIOR DIVISON
(Ages 10-14) :

1st Place : $250.00
2nd Place : $100.00
3rd Place : $75.00
4th Place : $50.00

SENIOR DIVISON
(Ages 15-18) :

1st Place : $250.00
2nd Place : $100.00
3rd Place : $75.00
4th Place : $50.00

Interested piano teachers are encouraged to enter their advanced students in this event. This is a wonderful performance opportunity for your students.

For more information and to download an application form, please visit the Official Chopin Youth Piano Competition Website.

  • Previous 1st Place Winners: May not enter the same division in the Polish Fest Chopin Youth Piano Competion
  • Age: Open to all non-professional pianists up through the age of 18
  • Length of Performance: Should not exceed 10 minutes
  • Perform any (1) one original composition written by Frederic Chopin
    • No arrangements
    • Select any Ballade, Etude, Impromptu, Mazurka, Nocturne, Polonaise, Prelude, Sonata (one moevement), Waltz, etc.
    • Selected piece must be performed by memory, in its entirety

Preliminary Audition (Auditon/Video/CD) :

  • All applicants are required to submit a preliminary audition in the form of an audio/video tape or CD recording.
  • Recordings submitted for audition, may be done at home or studio and need not be professionally recorded.
  • Any recordings that are inaudible or of poor quality, will be automatically disqualified.
  • Please make sure to review your recording before submitting your audition for review.
  • Audition tapes & CD's become property of the Chopin Youth Piano Competition and will not be returned.

Include a Color Photo :

  • A school/graduation photo is highly recommended.
  • Digital photos may be used, however head size should be at least 1" in size.
  • Enclosed photo should be no larger than 4" x 6" and do not need to be professionally done.
  • PLEASE NOTE:  Photos will not be returned.

Rules :

  • APPLICATION DEADLINE:  All applications & packets must be postmarked on or before May 15, 2008
  • LOST OR MISDIRECTED MAIL:  The Chopin Youth Piano Competition is not responsible for any lost or misdirected mail.  To ensure proper delivery, we recommend that you send your packet with a return receipt (Certified Mail)
  • APPLICATION FEE: Send a completed official registration form, audition tape/CD and color photo along with a non-refundable application fee of: $20.00 and make checks payable to: Polish Fest
  • PLEASE NOTE:  Coolers, beverages and/or food items are strictly prohibited from being brought onto the festival grounds and any such items must be kept in your car.  We ask that you kindly abide by this festival regulation.

Finalist Notification:

  • Only finalists will be notified via telephone and/or email on or around June 8, 2008
  • Finalist will each receive an information packet containing a confirmation letter with more specific details about the Chopin Youth Piano Competition.
  • This packet will include the following:
    • Itinerary
    • Directions
    • (2) Two complimentary admission tickets to Polish Fest 2007
    • (1) One lot P parking pass