SUMMARY OF 2025 SCHEDULE
Times may vary slightly due to scheduling.

Thursday, July 3 1 - Sunday, August 3, 2025
University Plaza Hotel & Convention Center
333 South John Q Hammons Parkway, Springfield, MO 65806 ~ Phone: 417-864-7333

Thursday - Depending on number of entries, judging may begin Thursday afternoon, 1:00 p.m., for 
piano solos/duets.

Friday - Judging begins at 8:00 a.m.; superiors posted prior to awards ceremony
Quiz Bowl Preliminary Rounds - 2:00 p.m. and after
Competitive Piano Recital in the ballroom - Evening G-C winners perform - 5:30-6:15 p.m.
B-AAA/JV winners perform - 6:15-7:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony Friday Event - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday - Judging begins at 8:00 a.m.; superiors posted by 9:00 p.m.
Quiz Bowl 2:00 p.m. and after
Quiz Bowl - Level III Finals - 5:30 p.m.
"Evening of the Future Stars" - 6:00 p.m.
Talent Showcase - 7:00 p.m.

Sunday - Judging begins at 8:00 a.m.; superiors posted prior to awards ceremony
Composer's Composition Masterclass 10:00 a.m.
Recital 11:00 a.m. (Outstanding Young Performers and Virtuoso)
Awards Ceremony 12:30 p.m. (for Saturday & Sunday events)

*In fairness to all who attend the awards' assembly, seats may not be reserved in quantities for studio members.

*Any contestant guilty of any damage, personal or real, to property or unruly conduct during festival will be disqualified from the festival.

* Any contestant who needs to cancel an event after scheduling will not receive a refund.

No fees returned after scheduling is complete.

REMINDER:
Do not use the Teacher and Studio Membership Application for contestant applications.

Pretty "Ladies"!	Quite the Couple!

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