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How To Qualify

BEFORE FESTIVAL

When selecting Festival repertoire, teachers should review the Junior Procedures Manual (JPM) to ensure their selections meet Jr. Convention requirements.​

FESTIVAL

Students must earn a Superior rating in the events they wish to enter at the Junior Convention.​​

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AFTER FESTIVAL

Teachers submit payment and applications by March 10.​

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Don't forget to review the JPM for memorization and other requirements​.​​

YOU'RE READY!

Compete at Junior Convention!

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Awards are presented at the nightly ceremonies​.

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Committee Information

Emi Stefanov, Junior Convention Chair ​

​Claudia Brill, Suzanne Carpenter, Cheryl Poe, Jennifer Guzman, Julia Seltzer, Lisa Smith, Ivanka Stefanov​, Esther Umansky-Roth, Convention Committee​

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Questions? Click here (teachers only) to contact the committee. 

Important Information

Find important Junior Convention details below, including eligibility requirements, dates, application deadlines, awards, and additional resources.

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The Junior Convention has additional event rules and requirements that are listed in the Junior Procedures Manual.

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SUBMIT
PHOTOS

Click here to share your photos with us for a chance to be featured on our website & social media accounts.​​​​​

ELIGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS

Students must earn a Superior rating at their local Festival to qualify.​​​​

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DATES +
LOCATION

May 7 - May 8, 2027​​

University of South Florida​​​​​

3755 USF Holly Drive

Tampa, FL 33620

Building Map​

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APPLICATION + PAYMENT DEADLINE

March 10​​

Application & Payment Forms coming in February (for teacher use only)​​

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ENDOWED
AWARDS

Click here to explore all of the monetary, endowed awards FFMC has to offer.​​​​​​​​

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RESOURCES

POPULAR PIANO DIVISIONS
SUMMER MUSIC CAMP
JUNIOR AMBASSADORS
CEREMONY PROGRAM
WINNERS

Correlations & FAQs

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