The Missouri Western Young Artists Piano Competition is an annual regional piano competition, typically attracting students from a seven-state area.

The grade levels for the two divisions have changed for 2012. 

The new divisions are as follows:

Division 1: grades 7-9

Division 2: grades 10-12

Click the links above for more detailed information, and to apply online.  Applications will only be accepted online; no paper applications will be considered.

The deadline for completed applications is

October 12, 2012.

The first 20 applications received for each division will be accepted into the competition.

The competition fee is $42. 

Payment is only accepted through PayPal.  You do not need to have a PayPal account to pay the fee. The application contains a link to the PayPal site.