The Denton Bach Society
2027 Competition for Young Musicians
Vocal, Piano, and Instrumental Categories
Information and Instructions

ELIGIBILITY: Contestants must be enrolled in a public, private or home school high school program, Grades 9-12. Students of voice, piano or an orchestral instrument may enter. Students residing in Denton County or these adjacent counties are eligible: Denton, Collin, Cooke, Rockwall, Tarrant, or Wise. Competitors must have turned 14 years of age by September 1, 2026.

REPERTOIRE: Contestants are to prepare two challenging pieces of contrasting styles. Selections must be approved by the student’s instructor and by the DBS audition committee. Audition time will be limited to 10 minutes. Participants may not be required to perform selections in their entirety, but the full 10 minutes will be heard.

ACCOMPANISTS: Contestants must provide their own accompanist as needed. Their name and contact information must be provided on the entry blank.

FEE: An entry fee of $50 is to be paid online by clicking the yellow button below.

Deadline for Entry: April 9, 2027

AWARDS: The winner in each division (Instrumental, Piano, Voice) will receive a cash award of $500.00, a $150 Gift Certificate courtesy of Pender’s Music, and an opportunity to perform at a Showcase Concert on May 16, 2027 at First Presbyterian Church of Denton.

APPLICATION FORMS: Click the yellow button below to complete the entry form and submit your payment online. Paper forms may be obtained at Pender’s Music 314 S. Elm, Denton 76201. If using a paper form, email the completed application OR email a CLEAR photo of the completed application by April 9, 2027 to beverlyhoch@hotmail.com.

On April 24 after you perform you may leave. The auditorium will remain open this year, so family and friends may attend.

Winners will be contacted by 9:00 PM on April 24.

Questions may be addressed to: Beverly Hoch, Competition Chair beverlyhoch@hotmail.com 940-597-8106