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Music Performance

January 8, 2026

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 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
First-Round auditions in person                                 Sat., Jan. 24 & Sun. Jan. 25
First-Round auditions submitted via video link    Wed., January 21
Winners Recital                                                                Sun., Feb. 8         6:30 p.m.


Rhinehart Recital Hall
Free
For more information visit pfw.edu/gene-marcus