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Geoffrey P. Hall Undergraduate Artist Competition

Competition Overview

The Geoffrey P. Hall Undergraduate Artist Competition (UAC) is open to all enrolled full-time undergraduate students at Miami University studying a musical instrument or voice with the Department of Music faculty. Approval of the applied music faculty is required. The event will take place in Souers Recital Hall.

Date of Competition: Monday, March 7, 2026, at 9 a.m.

Winners’ Recital and Department of Music Convocation

Date: Thursday, April 2, 2026

Time: 11:40 a.m.

Prizes

  • 1st Prize: $1,500
  • 2nd Prize: $1,000
  • 3rd Prize: $ 600
  • Other finalists (Up to 3): $250 each

Repertoire

Each contestant shall prepare a program of at least 30 minutes that includes at least one major composition (a minimum of one movement) from the standard repertoire for the contestant's instrument or voice. This program shall remain the same throughout all stages of the competition, including the Winners' recital. Memorization is encouraged.

The Competition

Each contestant will perform for 10 minutes. The judges' jury will select the repertoire. All jury decisions will be made by secret ballot and considered final. Awards will be announced following the competition.

Adjudicators

The jury panel, comprising esteemed international artists and Music Professors, will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the competition.

Contest Rules

The contestant is responsible for providing an accompanist, which is crucial to the competition. All winners will be required to perform at the UAC Winners' recital, and winners may be asked to represent the Department of Music and Miami University in additional public performances. The first prize winner will be ineligible to compete in future UAC competitions, a testament to the high standards of the competition.

Application

The UAC application, a key step in the competition, is available on the Department of Music website under "Resources." A limited number of applicants will be selected, so it's essential to submit a complete and thoughtful application. A physical application should also be submitted to the Music Office.

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Deadline

Completed applications must be submitted to the Department of Music website under "Resources" before 4:00 PM on Monday, March 2, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

For further information, contact Professor Jaime Morales-Matos.

Department of Music

The Miami University Department of Music encourages its students to develop their relationship to the discipline of music as they explore the world through the lens of a superb liberal arts education.