Piano Power is back! — Inaugurated last spring, young pianists from across the Islands took center stage in this non-competitive performance opportunity, created to support and inspire pianists of all levels.

This coming February, HMTA invites pre-collegiate students again to perform a solo, concerto movement, duet, and/or duo. Most repertoire is welcome, from the standard piano canon to the music of Disney, Studio Ghibli and others.

All performers receive constructive feedback from professional piano teachers and a commemorative medal. This non-competitive event celebrates musicians at every level by building confidence, fostering artistic growth, and nurturing a love for music.

• When: Saturday February 27, 2027 from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm

• Where: University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Music Dept., 2411 Dole Street, Honolulu, HI 96822

• Registration Deadline: Monday December 14, 2026

  • Non-refundable Registration Fees: $25 per solo/concerto | $35 per duet/duo

  • Late Registration Deadline: Monday December 21, 2026 (additional $20 fee per performance)

Teacher Checklist

• Be a current member of HMTA.

• Fill out and download one Adjudication Form Here for each performance. Send by Monday, Dec 14, 2026, in one single email, to aliceyeung@hmta.org

• HMTA will be sending a performance schedule in early February 2027. Please share your schedule with your participating students

*Registration form MUST be filled out by the teacher.
**Teachers must be active HMTA members to register their student(s); in the case of a duet or duo, both teachers of participating students must be active HMTA members.  Non-members may join here: www.hmta.org/teachers/membership