Prep Studies Events

The most updated infomation on Prep Studies recitals, concerts and performances.

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Recitals for Prep Studies Students

How do I participate in a recital?

To perform in a Prep Studies recital, please submit the following information to the donnalynn.grills@umanitoba.ca one week prior to the event:

  • Title and composer of the piece
  • Length of piece in minutes
  • Recital date and preferred time slot

Family and friends are welcome to attend these events. All participants are asked to stay for the duration of the recital.

We make every effort to honour recital time requests, but it is not always possible to schedule everyone at their preferred time due to the number of students in our program.

Annual Piano Concerto Competition

Students may choose a complete concerto, an individual movement or a combination of movements that do not exceed the time limit. 

  • Date: Saturday, February 7, 2026
  • Location: Eva Clare Hall
  • Registration deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026

Register for the competition

Registration Form

Competition Regulations

  1. Applications are processed on a first-come-first-served basis. If you have a scheduling request, you must submit it at the time of application. We will make every effort to honour these requests, as time permits.
  2. Submit completed application forms and fees to the Prep Studies office by 4 p.m., Jan. 30, 2026.
  3. Arrangements for the collaborative pianist are the exclusive responsibility of the participant. You must include the name of the collaborative pianist on the application form.
  4. Music need not be performed from memory.
  5. You must provide one original copy of the solo music to the adjudicator.
  6. Anyone may attend the competition.
  7. The decision of the adjudicator is final. Results will be sent by email the week following the competition.
  8. Written adjudications will be provided for all students. Adjudications will be mailed to the appropriate Prep Studies instructor the week following the competition.
  9. The names of the winners may be posted on the Prep Studies website.
  10. Winners in each category may be awarded a modest prize – amounts to be determined.