Community Event
January 25, 2025
Gene Marcus Piano Competition for Ages 18 and under
Rhinehart Recital Hall
The Gene Marcus Piano Competition invites pianists ages 18 and under living within 100 miles of Fort Wayne to compete for four age division awards. Named after longtime instructor Wilda “Gene” Marcus, who taught at what was then known as Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne from 1968-1986, this competition draws some of the finest musicians in the region. Over 50 pianists perform and compete for honors, cash, and scholarships on the intimate Rhinehart Recital Hall stage.
Application deadline Thurs., Jan. 9
First-Round auditions in person Sat., Jan. 25 & Sun. Jan. 26
First-Round auditions submitted via video link Wed., January 22
Winners Recital Sun., Feb. 9 6:30 p.m.
Rhinehart Recital Hall
Free
For more information visit pfw.edu/gene-marcus