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GEMS 2026

2nd Annual Piano Festival and Competition

May 14 - 16th, 2026

INFORMATION FOR PRE-COLLEGE STUDENTS

AUDITIONS

Auditions will take place on campus at Idaho State University in Pocatello.

Stephens Performing Arts Center

1002 Sam Nixon Drive

We will be using three venues. Jensen Grand Concert Hall, Bistline Theater, Black Box Theater

AUDITION TIMES

Check with your teacher for your audition time.

Every effort has been made to accommodate special requests.

ARRIVAL

Be at least 10 minutes early for auditions.

Give the monitor a cell phone number where you can be reached.

Late students will have to forfeit their auditions or will be rescheduled during cancellations, if time is available.

PRACTICE FACILITIES

Warm-up times will be scheduled on available practice pianos prior to your audition.

PRINTED MUSIC

Bring a copy of your music for the adjudicator for Preliminary Auditions.

You do not need to bring music for the Competition Finals.

MEASURE NUMBERS

Measure numbers must be written in all music.

AUDITION PIANOS

Auditions in Jensen and Bistiline will be on Steinway D Concert Grand Pianos. Black Box - Kawai baby grand.

FINALIST UPDATES

Finalist updates will be available immediately via Snap Audition.

COMPETITION FINALS

Saturday, May 16, Jensen Grand Concert Hall

3:00 pm – Primary, Elementary, and Intermediate 1

6:30 pm – Intermediate 2, Advanced 1 and 2

ATTIRE

Preliminary Auditions and Competition Finals are in a formal concert setting.

Girls – Sunday dress or modest attire, comfortable dress shoes, NO boots or flip-flops

Boys – Slacks and dress shirt, tie recommended, dress shoes, NO tennis or athletic shoes

ADJUDICATORS

Dr. Cahill Smith, Utah State University, UT

Dr. Renato Fabbro, Pacific International Piano Competition, Portland, OR

Dr. Carmen Hall, Utah Tech University, UT

AWARDS CEREMONIES

Awards ceremonies will take place at the conclusion of each of the Competition Finals (approximately 4:30 pm and 9:00 pm)

ADJUDICATION Feedback

Adjudication feedback is available at Snap Audition.

CONTACT

Text or call Marissa Faerber at 208.405.2007 or email info@kindconservatory.org if you have any questions or concerns.