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The International Institute for Young Musicians (IIYM) will be on the University of Kansas campus in Lawrence from July 1 to 28. All events are free, except where noted.

The Third International Piano Competition will take place on July 2 and 3
at the Lied Center on the KU campus. 16 pianists, ranging in age from 12 to 17, have been selected from over 50 tapes from all over the United States, Canada,
Australia, and Asia.

Young pianists will compete for $10,000 in prize money and concerts. There will also be a prize winner selected by the audience at the finals; come and
vote. Below are highlights of the schedule, so come for part or all of the events.
You are welcome to bring your students. You can come for short periods of time
that might be most appropriate for youngsters.

SEMI-FINALS LIED CENTER
Sunday, July 2, 10:00 to 12:00AM, 1:00 to 5:00PM, and 6:00 to
7:30PM

FINALS LIED CENTER
Monday, July 3, 3:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:30PM

WINNERS CONCERT at LAWRENCE ARTS CENTER
Sunday, July 9, 7:30PM (tickets $12 and $8 for students and
seniors)

There will also be 3 free, short WEDNESDAY EVENING GALA CONCERTS, 7:00PM
Lied Center. These are also perfect for young pianists and your students.
Wednesday, July 12
Wednesday, July 19
Wednesday, July 26

For more information, see the IIYM website.

posted by Brent Hugh at 6/29/2006
permanent link to article: International Institute for Young Musicians July 1-28, 2006

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