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This year, the Steinway Society of Massachusetts Chose to continue their long-running competition as a virtual event.  Over 90 competitors joined and the winners were selected by a panel of regional judges.  The winners of the Steinway Society Competition are performing this fall during a series of Livestream recitals (see https://msteinert.com/live for more information).  Recently, Steinway New York announced the creation of a new national virtual competition, and is seeking participants via various channels.  Please note that Steinway Society of Massachusetts Competition participants and winners are encouraged to consider this national competition – it is a distinctly different and separate competition.  More on Steinway’s national competition at:  https://www.steinway.com/competition

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Lisa Cleveland Dr. Lisa Cleveland is currently the Assistant Director of Education at Indian Hill Music in Littleton, Massachusetts. Prior to joining the school in 2014, she served as the Chair of the Fine Arts Department at St. Anselm College, held teaching positions at UMass-Lowell and St. Paul’s School, and had maintained a private piano studio for over twenty years. Her students have received numerous awards for their performances and studies at the state and regional levels, and have pursued professional careers in music at the collegiate level. When she was actively performing, Dr. Cleveland appeared as a soloist both nationally and internationally including toursRead More →

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  Please review  this video for an overview of the video submission process.   Recording guidelines and tips for the Steinway Society Piano Competition: We are simulating the environment and requirements of a live competition: One Recording – both pieces performed during the same video session. Tips for recording: Only one camera angle and position please. Clean the camera lens and orient the camera in landscape mode. Position the camera so that the performer is in clear view – including feet/pedals, and so that the entire length of the piano is visible. If using a separate microphone and synchronizing audio/video in post production, make sure thatRead More →

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IMPORTANT 2020 DATES April 27th: Virtual Competition Registration Begins (prior registrants will be contact to confirm their participation) June 20th: Registration and Video Submit Deadline June 30:  Finalists announced. September/Fall 2020: Winners’ Concert and Award Ceremony (location TBA) DETAILS and Registration Information

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Theodore Teng, pianist Even before he began his formal piano lessons with A. Ramón Rivera at the age of five, Theo Teng had always been surrounded by classical music, provided by his three older siblings. From a young age, his playing has been rooted in the intuitive pursuit of beauty, expression, and connections to the written score anchored by focus and practice. He studies at the Rivers School Conservatory and the New England Conservatory Preparatory School. He is also a member of the acclaimed NEC Prep Piano Seminars. Theo earned his distinctions by winning the Rivers Symphony Concerto Competition twice in 2016 and 2018. These awardsRead More →

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Save the Date! SSoMA announces the 2018 Steinway Piano Competition will be held as follows: Division I – Ages 9 and under – Saturday, June 2 Division II – Ages 10 – 13 – Sunday, June 3 Division III – Ages 14 – 18 – Saturday, June 9 and Sunday, June 10 All four days of the competition will be held at M. Steinert & Sons, 28 Damrell Street, Boston, MA 02127

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Brendan Murphy, Steinway Society Director remarks “We are incredibly excited to welcome Christina Dietrich to the role of Artistic Director of the Steinway Society of Massachusetts. Christina brings incredible energy and experience to the role. Her background as performer, teacher and concert organizer is ideal for the role and will help the Steinway Society build appreciation of fine piano music in the region. We look forward to Christina’s contributions to the society and the competition as we begin our 2018 season.” See About Us for more information on Christina.

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2017 PIANO COMPETITION DIVISIONS Steinway Society of Massachusetts’ 2017 Piano Competition will consist of five divisions. All divisions will compete at M. Steinert & Sons’ Piano Selection Facility at 28 Damrell St. in South Boston. All entrants must compete in the division corresponding to their current grade level. DIVISION 1 (GRADES 3-4) – JUNE 17-18 Application Fee: $70 Audition Requirements: 2 pieces of contrasting styles, for a maximum of 6 minutes total Prizes: All participants receive a commemorative medal. Certificates will be awarded to prize winners (First, Second, Third, and Honorable Mention) DIVISION 2 (GRADES 5-6) – JUNE 17-18 Application Fee: $70 Audition Requirements: 2Read More →