Bach Piano Competition
Bach Piano Competition is a CAPMT Orange County Chapter event. Started in 2017, it fosters highly motivated students who have mastered Baroque interpretation, particularly the music of Johann Sebastian Bach. Correct stylistic performance is expected, including ornaments, standard articulation, and touch according to the Baroque period. The repertoire must follow the guidelines according to the categories, without exceptions.
The competition consists of two groups: partial works and complete works. The partial works are divided according to the type of work, meaning sinfonias or suites. The complete works are divided between shorter and longer groups. There is also a section for other baroque composers such as Scarlatti and Soler. The participants may choose to compete in any or more than one category independently of their age.
Winners will be invited to perform one piece selected by the judge in the Winners’ Concert.
Read the article on CAPMT Connect Fall 2017 edition here.
For Complete Rules and Guidelines, please click here.
The competition will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Hoson House, located at 1961 Irvine Blvd., Tustin 92780.
Registration opens on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Registration closes on Sunday, May 25, 2025, 11:59pm.
Chair:
Dr. Andrea Garreffa, [email protected]
The competition consists of two groups: partial works and complete works. The partial works are divided according to the type of work, meaning sinfonias or suites. The complete works are divided between shorter and longer groups. There is also a section for other baroque composers such as Scarlatti and Soler. The participants may choose to compete in any or more than one category independently of their age.
Winners will be invited to perform one piece selected by the judge in the Winners’ Concert.
Read the article on CAPMT Connect Fall 2017 edition here.
For Complete Rules and Guidelines, please click here.
The competition will be held on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at Hoson House, located at 1961 Irvine Blvd., Tustin 92780.
Registration opens on Monday, May 5, 2025.
Registration closes on Sunday, May 25, 2025, 11:59pm.
Chair:
Dr. Andrea Garreffa, [email protected]
2018 Bach Piano Competition Winners
Category A (ages 8 and under)
Category B (9-10 years old)
Category C (11-12 years old)
Category D (13-14 years old)
Category E (15-18 years old)
Category F (19-25 years old)
- 1st place: Lauren Yoo, student of Dr. Andrea Garreffa
- 2nd place: Hai Shen, student of Dr. Andrea Garreffa
Category B (9-10 years old)
- 1st place: James Leehealey, student of Heidi Lee Kim
- 2nd place: none awarded
- Honorable Mention: Sumitra Tamand, student of Dr. Jenny Park
Category C (11-12 years old)
- 1st place: none awarded
- 2nd place: Daniel Lo, student of Dr. Jenny Park
Category D (13-14 years old)
- 1st place: Ellie Chan, student of Heidi Lee Kim
Category E (15-18 years old)
- 1st place: none awarded
- 2nd place: none awarded
- Honorable mention: Mackenzie Lo, student of Dr. Jenny Park
Category F (19-25 years old)
2017 Bach Piano Competition Winners
Category A (ages 8 and under)
Category B (9-10 years old)
Category C (11-12 years old)
Category D (13-14 years old)
Category E (15-18 years old)
Category F (19-25 years old)
- 1st place: Kailey Yoo, student of Dr. Andrea Garreffa
- 2nd place: Lauren Yoo, student of Dr. Andrea Garreffa
Category B (9-10 years old)
- 1st place: Sophia Beker, student of Dr. Andrea Garreffa
Category C (11-12 years old)
- 1st place: Deena Sun, student of Inessa Khurgel
Category D (13-14 years old)
Category E (15-18 years old)
Category F (19-25 years old)
- 1st place: Amy DaSol Hwang, student of Dr. Jenny Park