The Young Artist Program of the Steinway Society of Western Pennsylvania is unique, offering gifted young pianists from this area opportunities that are not provided by and other local organization. In addition to the various activities offered to students in the Young Artist program, a family membership provides four tickets for each of the four professional artist recitals of our solo recital series.

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Apply to the Steinway Young Artist Program

Upcoming Auditions:  
  • Saturday, May 31, 2025  & Sunday, June 1, 2025

Audition Location
  • Mary Pappert School of Music, Duquesne University, 600 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15282
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Eligibility for Young Artist Program
  • Pianists up to age 18, or through their senior year in High School (whichever is later).
  • Program must be memorized and 5-15 minutes in length (standard repertoire).
  • A SSWPA family membership of $150, plus $25 for each additional sibling young artist
  • Teacher membership (single: $75, family: $125)
  • Acceptance into the SSWPA Young Artists program is contingent upon receiving both the  student's family and teacher membership; absolutely no exceptions.​

Adjudicator:  TBA
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How to apply:
  • Fill out the APPLICATION FORM and return by May 17th, 2025, to:
  • SSWPA, P.O.BOX 103, Wildwood PA 15091-0103
  • Enclose a check for the membership fee of $150 for one child, $175 for two children, $200 for three children, payable to SSWPA
  • Enclose the teacher membership (single: $75, family: $125)
  • If you wish, you may also e-mail your application as a WORD DOCUMENT to: [email protected]
  • Please choose a 3-hour window with a preferred audition time and day.  We will try to meet your preference as closely as possible.

Please contact Marina Lupinacci, at [email protected]  or 412-551-4569, for any questions, and concerns.

What Makes The SSWPA Young Artist Program Unique?

The Young Artists Program of the Steinway Society of the Western Pennsylvania is unique, offering gifted young pianists from this area, opportunities that are not provided by any other local organization. The SSWPA membership includes 4 tickets for each of our concerts offered in our PIANO RECITAL SERIES, which will take place at Carnegie Mellon University, College of Fine Arts, Kresge Theatre, sponsored by the SSWPA. Attendance at performances featuring professional pianists is an excellent enhancement to the student’s overall musical education. Therefore, we encourage all students to attend at least two recitals.All students auditioning will be accepted into our program and will have the opportunity to perform in HONOR RECITALS, where they will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition, and in MASTER CLASSES.

A small number of students will be selected to perform a short recital at HEINZ HALL GRAND LOBBY, before Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra concerts featuring a piano concerto.
We are pleased to announce that starting in 2021, we instituted an Outstanding Artist Award, courtesy of the Melanie Schmidt Memorial Fund. This $200 award will be given to one student only, chosen by our adjudicator.


YOUNG ARTISTS HONOR RECITALS 
 Open to all the SSWPA Young Artists.  The SSWPA Young Artists Honor Recitals will take place during the 2022-2023 season at Third Presbyterian Church, Pittsburgh, PA.  Students can sign up with a program not longer than 10 minutes.  Dress code for the Honor Recitals is evening attire (suit or shirt and tie for boys, formal dress or gown for girls).  Each performer will receive a plaque and a certificate of recognition.
 
WORKSHOPS
 During the season we plan to offer (upon availability) workshops conducted by some of the Recital Series Artists, and some renowned local pianists.