AWARDS

Gold Medal:  $5,000


The Gold Medalist will also get orchestra performance with a regional symphony orchestra, solo recitals in Chicago, Oregon, and other concert engagements.

Silver Medal: $3,000

Bronze Medal: $2,000

Gold Medalist Engagements

The Wideman Competition has long believed its mission is to help contestants -- particularly its Medalists -- to prepare themselves for future careers.  To that end, in addition to the cash prize, the Gold Medalist will be awarded orchestral engagements with the: 

  • a regional symphony orchestra, Shreveport Symphony

  • South Arkansas Symphony

and possible solo recital opportunities in:

  • Chicago: Myra Hess

  • Tutunov Piano Series in Oregon (one of Gold/Silver/Bronze medal winner will be invited)

  • Washington DC International Piano Festival

  • and full tuition to attend the 2024 Gijon International Festival