In-Person Auditions (if possible): Piano Auditions are held in hundreds of cities throughout the nation and abroad. Any current Guild member enroll their student(s) in Auditions at any established Guild center, regardless of age or level of expertise. If this is a teacher’s first year in the Piano Guild, it is suggested he/she contact the Guild Chairperson of the center at which the students will be enrolled for initial information on the Auditions. It is typical to enroll in centers that are in close proximity to a teacher’s home.If no center is nearby, Online Auditions &/or Video Audition options are available or the possibility of starting a new center. Requirements for opening a new center must be met and requires approval from Guild Headquarters. The Scheduling Dept. at Headquarters will be happy to provide information and assistance in organizing a new Audition center. Write the National Guild of Piano Teachers, P.O. Box 9469, Austin, TX 78766-9469 or call 512/478-5775. Online Auditions (Platforms such as FaceTime, Skype, Zoom, etc.): Any current Guild member may enroll their students) in this type of Audition, regardless of age or level or expertise. Video (pre-recorded) Auditions (YouTube is the only approved platform): Any current Guild member may enroll their student(s) in this type of Audition, regardless of age or level or expertise. Audio Taped Auditions: Teachers living outside the USA or 60 miles or more from an Audition center may submit “audio taped” Auditions of their students (audio cassette or CD only). This is also an alternative for teachers who do not have the capability of entering Online Auditions or Video Auditions. Tapes/CDs must accompany the student enrollment card/entrance fees and be sent to Guild Headquarters. DO NOT send “micro” cassettes. Lists of repertoire programmed must also be included per student. Registration for audio taped Auditions begins March 1 and ends August 15 each year. Please allow at least 60 days for tapes to be heard and certificates/report cards and pins returned.NOTE: DIPLOMA CANDIDATES MAY NOT SUBMIT AN AUDIO TAPE FOR AUDITIONS. THEY MUST PERFORM IN-PERSON (if possible) OR VIA ONLINE OR VIDEO AUDITIONS WITH AN ESTABLISHED GUILD-APPOINTED JUDGE. Without authorization from Headquarters, ANY Audition is invalid!!!Special Auditions Due to Illness, Etc.:When approved by Headquarters, a pupil who cannot participate in the In-Person/On-line or Video Auditions (due to illness or factors beyond their control) may be adjudicated at a later date. The Judging Department at Headquarters MUST be contacted immediately by the TEACHER regarding any student not adjudicated at the assigned time! Without authorization from Headquarters, ANY Audition is invalid!!!
