Join host Adam Swanson for performances from eleven young pianists from across the country this Friday, May 28 at 7 p.m. CDT on the Contest YouTube Channel.
25May/21
24Jan/21
2021 Junior, Regular & Senior Contests postponed until 2022
The usual contests for Junior, Regular & Senior Division have been postponed until May, 2022 due to the current health crisis and safety protocols that prohibit social gathering. Stay tuned for detailsRead More…
20May/20
First-ever Contest Live-stream Saturday, May 23
Join us Saturday, May 23 at 7 pm for the Contest’s first-ever Live-stream event narrated by Adam Swanson featuring 6 current or former champions performing from their homes across the U.S.A. LogRead More…
06Mar/20
Rooms still available at Chancellor’s House!
Rooms are still available at Chancellor’s House but are going quickly. Room rate is $119 + tax. Please call Amanda at (662) 816-1955 to receive this special contest rate.
02Mar/20
Only 3 spots remain open in the 2020 Regular Division!
As of March 2, only 3 slots remain open in the 2020 Regular Division Contest. Contestants may register without submitting repertoire to secure a position for May but must also pay theirRead More…
02Mar/20
New Rag Contest Full!
The 2020 New Rag Contest was extended to include 12 aspiring composers and that has now filled up. No further entries will be permitted for 2020.
11Jan/20
From Ted Lemen
As the date for the 46th Annual edition of the World Championship Old-time Piano Playing Contest and Festival draws nigh, I’m happy to report that 14 slots are already filled in ourRead More…
08Nov/19
Registration now officially open for 2020!
Registration is now officially open for 2020 contestants. There have been some significant rule changes so make sure you read them thoroughly. You may pay the registration fee through our on lineRead More…
27May/19
2019 Results
Thank you to all contestants who took part in this year’s contest and to all of you who travelled to Oxford, MS for the event. Click here for the 2019 Contest Results.Read More…
NEW AWARD FOR 2019!
We are proud to announce the addition of a new award for the 2019 Contest. The Audience Choice Trophy will be awarded to the contestant who receives the majority of votes fromRead More…