NTC Pianist Information

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW CAREFULLY! Failure to follow the instructions below could result in disqualification.

All applicants who requested an NTC pianist in any of the solo divisions or competing in the Jazz Division must:

A. Upon notification of acceptance to the live rounds, send a PDF of their piano score or their jazz charts to their assigned accompanist no later than midnight Eastern Standard Time, February 5, 2025.
B. Include the applicant’s name, division, phone, and e-mail legibly shown on the front page of the PDF.
C. Clearly mark any cuts directly on the music.
D. Pianist Contact Information:

Applicants who did NOT request an NTC pianist at the time of their original application will not be allowed to request one at any time thereafter.

  • FEBRUARY 5, 2025 – Deadline for online payment of the NTC rhythm section fee AND to send PDFs of rhythm section music to Any competitor who has failed in either aspect of these submissions will be notified of their delinquency on February 6, and will have 48 hours to rectify the omission, with a penalty of $95. Any failure beyond that deadline will result in disqualification, at which time alternate contestants may be invited. There are NO refunds given to disqualified applicants; if an applicant pays the fee online and fails to send their music, NTC will not refund their money.

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