MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition, US

Chicago (Illinois), US

Deadline: January 5th, 2026

The MTNA–Stecher and Horowitz Two Piano Competition is currently open to pianists ages 18–29 during the time of the competition (September 2, 2025–March 24, 2026).

Both duo performers must be U.S. citizens or hold a U.S. visa or permanent residence (green card), which is valid throughout the competition year. Additionally, both performers must reside in the U.S. during the competition year.

Registration Fee: $170

Schedule: 2 Rounds

Preliminary Round: video performance

Final Round: March 24th, 2026, at the 2026 MTNA National Conference in Chicago, Illinois

The five duos with the highest cumulative scores will be the five finalists that advance to the final round.

Prizes: total $10,000

1st Place: $5,000 cash award

2nd Place: $3,000 cash award

3rd Place: $1,000 cash award

Special Prizes