Popplers Music Competitions
2026 Popplers Music Competitions to be 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 2025 Winners
Elementary Division - Nanae Yashiro won 1st (piano), Student of Dr. Nariaki Sugiura.
Nanae Yashiro, Honorable Mention (violin), student of Ligia Feo.
Junior High Division - Elaine Liu won 1st (piano), student of Gloria Bethke
High School Division - Eleanor Kingsley, Honorable Mention, (violin) student of Hailey Syrie
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.
Application
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Requirements
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