STATE COLLEGE — The Central Pennsylvania Music Teachers Association recently announced that the 42nd Phyllis Triolo 2026 Music Competition will be held in-person on Saturday, May 16 for talented middle and high school students in Central Pennsylvania.
This year’s competition is presented in collaboration with Erik Clayton and the Tri-M Society. As usual, it is open to instrumentalists, vocalists, and pianists who will compete in two divisions: Junior Division (grades 6-8) and Senior Division (grades 9-12 ). Space is limited to 32 contestants.
Contestants will perform in a public recital at the Performing Arts Center at SCAHS. SCASD students may participate without an entry fee!
Contestants must reside in Centre, Blair, Clearfield, Clinton, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Snyder, Lycoming, or Union counties.
Prizes in each division are $300 for first prize, $200 for second prize, and $100 for third prize (at the discretion of the judges). The deadline to register is April 11.
Non-SCASD students who study with CPMTA teachers may register for $25; students of neither SCASD nor CPMTA teachers may register for $35.
For competition rules and application forms, visit the CPMTA website at https://www.cpmta.org; for more information, contact competition chairwoman Victoria Petrosky (victoriakravchuk@yahoo.com).
