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