Popplers Music Competitions
2026 Popplers Music Competitions was held Wed., August 5th, at Popplers Music Store in Grand Forks
The Popplers Music Competitions are non-advancing competitions sponsored by NDMTA. The Popplers Music competitions are available for students from elementary through college level ages who are studying with a member of NDMTA. Cash Prizes are awarded to the winners.
Popplers Music Competitions 2026 Winners
Elementary Division:
Alex Zhao 1st place (piano), Student of Amy Mercer
Gus Pera, 2nd place (strings), student of Tamara Bertram
Jocelyn Zhang, Honorable Mention (piano), student of Yechun Wang
Brooke Gemmill, Honorable Mention (piano), student of Lisa Schuler
Junior High Division:
Philomena Juve 1st place (piano), student of Sidney Crockett
Samhita Nooti, Honorable Mention (strings), student of Tamara Bertram
High School Division :
Elaine Liu, 1st place (piano), student of Gloria Bethke
2026 Popplers Competitions participants with Josh Gratton, Popplers owner and sponsor of the competitions.
Competition Categories
Elementary
- Piano & strings
- Ages 8-11
Junior High
- Piano, woodwinds & strings
- Ages 12-14
High School
- Piano, voice, brass, woodwinds and strings
- Ages 15-18
Collegiate
- Brass, woodwinds, piano, strings, voice & chamber music
- Ages 18-26
Details
Details about Popplers Music Competitions:
- Non-advancing competitions
- Sponsored by Popplers Music and NDMTA
- Held in conjunction with the NDMTA Conference
- Available to all students from elementary through college level ages
- Must be studying with a member of the NDMTA
- Cash Prizes Awarded
General requirements, guidelines, and entry form can be obtained through the attached forms.
