The Hawaiʻi Music Teachers Association is proud to announce PIANO POWER — a new non-competitive performance opportunity created to support and inspire young pianists in Hawaiʻi. We invite pianists of all levels to perform a solo, concerto movement, duet, and/or duo.

We welcome repertoire from the standard piano canon as well as popular music including Disney, Yiruma, Studio Ghibli, and more!  All performers will receive a commemorative medal and constructive feedback from professional pianists and experienced piano teachers. This non-competitive event celebrates musicians at every level by building confidence, fostering artistic growth, and nurturing a love for music.

Join us in celebrating the joy of music and the spirit of learning!

WHY SEND STUDENTS TO PIANO POWER?  

  • Showcase Talent – A welcoming stage for students to perform confidently.

  • Set Goals & Inspire Growth – Gives students something exciting to work toward.

  • Learn from Peers – Students gain inspiration by listening to their fellow pianists.

  • Support Your Teaching – Adjudication forms provide constructive feedback that reinforce your lessons.

  • Community Building - Connect with fellow teachers and students, fostering a vibrant musical community.

THE DETAILS

  • Who: Pianists at the pre-collegiate level 

  • When: Saturday April 11, 2026 from 8:00 AM to 3:30 PM

  • Registration Deadline: February 2, 2026

    • Late Registration Deadline: February 9, 2026

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

CATEGORIES

  • Solo

  • Concerto (accompanied by second piano)

  • Duet (1 piano / 4 hands)

  • Duo (2 pianos / 4 hands)

ELIGIBILITY

  • Participants must be pre-collegiate pianists and residents of Hawaii.

  • Only pianists may participate (no other instruments).

FEES & REGISTRATION

  • Registration Deadline: February 2, 2026

  • Registration Fee: $25 per solo/concerto | $35 per duet/duo

  • Late Registration Deadline: February 9, 2026

  • Late Registration Fee: Additional $20 per performance ($45 per solo/concerto | $55 per duet/duo)

  • No refunds will be issued after registration.

For detailed and complete information about registration, scale & repertoire requirements, performance information, and teacher’s checklist, please read the 2026 Piano Power Information file below.

For Teachers

* 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 .

Registration
Adjudication Form
2026 Piano Power Information

Have questions? Please contact Clara Kim at clarakim@hmta.org .