Gene Marcus Piano Competition for Ages 18 and under

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 PFW professor 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 honor, cash, and scholarships on the intimate Rhinehart Recital Hall stage.

Application deadline                                                 Thurs., Jan. 8, 2026
First-Round auditions in person                              Sat., Jan. 24 & Sun. Jan. 25
Winners Recital                                                         Sun., Feb. 8    6:30 p.m.

Rhinehart Recital Hall
Free

For more information visit pfw.edu/gene-marcus