CHESAPEAKE SCHOOL OF MUSIC
Eleanor R. Williamson 3rd Annual
Music Festival & Competition
Piano Competition & Voice Competition
In Partnership with UpBeat Music Foundation 501 (c)(3)
Sponsored by Chesapeake Fine Arts Commission & National Endowment for the Arts
$2000+ IN CASH PRIZES
Multiple Divisions for K-12 Pianists
Each participant will receive constructive feedback from our highly qualified judges on grading sheets as well as a certificate of achievement. Finalists are invited to a Public Performance and Compete for Cash Prizes
About Eleanor R. Williamson
Eleanor R. Williamson was an accomplished pianist and patron of the Arts. She believed in the concept of music as a universal language that brought together people of all backgrounds and nationalities. She travelled extensively and developed relationships across the globe.
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Her passions included celebrating composers such as Puccini as she worked with Virginia Opera Association and organizing Choral Events in Hampton Roads. Her children and grandchildren have continued on with lives defined by music, both instrumental and voice.
The seeds sewn by Eleanor and their progeny will continue to sprout new roots. The Williamson family is proud to partner with the Chesapeake School of Music and UpBeat Music Foundation 501(c)(3) to launch this premier music event of Chesapeake.

Piano Competition Registration
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Read the rules of the competition
(click here for rules!)
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3/15/2025 8:30am-12:30pm
Preliminary round will be a private audition on a grand piano at the Chesapeake School of Music
810 S. Battlefield Blvd, Suite B
Chesapeake, VA 23322
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(click here for registration form!)
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3/15/2025 3:30pm
Finalist will be selected for a Live Steinway Performance at Great Bridge Presbyrterian Church 333 Cedar Road, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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