GEMS Piano Competition 2027 - Public Events

Dates: May 13–17, 2027

Locations:

ISU Fine Arts Building

Fine Arts, 698 E Dillon St, Pocatello, ID 83201

Stephens Performing Arts Center

1002 Sam Nixon Dr, Pocatello, ID 83201

EVENTS SCHEDULE

Thursday, May 13 — Online Preliminary Auditions: Pre-College Category (Out-of-Town Participants)

3:00–7:00 p.m. — Adjudicators review prerecorded submissions and provide feedback.

The Thursday online preliminary auditions are for pre-college out-of-town participants who cannot be physically present for the Friday preliminary auditions.

Out-of-town participants may instead audition in person on Friday..

Friday, May 14 — ISU Fine Arts Building

10:00 a.m. — Masterclass with Dr. Theresa Bogard, University of Wyoming, in Goranson Hall

3:00–7:00 p.m. — Pre-College preliminary auditions, ISU Fine Arts Building.

7:30 p.m. — GEMS 2027 Fundraising Recital in Goranson Hall. Schubertiade, featuring Dr. Kori Bond and Dr. Oksana Ejokina

Saturday, May 15 — Jensen Grand Concert Hall

10:00–11:30 a.m. — Beginner I, Beginner II, and Intermediate I Pre-College Finals

11:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. — Morning awards

12:00–2:00 p.m. — Break

2:00–4:30 p.m. — Intermediate II, Advanced I, and Advanced II finals

4:30–5:00 p.m. — Afternoon awards

5:00–6:00 p.m. — Break and piano retuning

6:00 p.m. — Young Artist Competition. An adjudicated event showcasing talented collegiate (19-25) pianists from Idaho. Audience members are welcome to attend and support these emerging artists.

	America/Denver Time
Open:	Apr 1, 2027, 12:00 am
Closed:	May 1, 2027, 12:00 am
Results:	Date Not Set

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