AAAPTG Foundation Awards Auditions 

Students of AAAPTG members may compete for monetary awards at elementary, intermediate and high school levels, provided a minumum of 4 points are earned in the Foundation Point System.

Two memorized pieces are required for the elementary, intermediate and high school (grades 9-11) levels.  

Three memorized pieces are required for high school seniors.  They are eligible to receive either the *Frances Danforth Award OR High School Award, at the judges’ discretion.  

Winners play at the recital the day after the auditions.

Applications available in December; auditions and recital occur in the spring

More information is available on the Awards Audition and Recital Information page.

* Frances Danforth   1903-1996

Frances Danforth founded the Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild in 1961 and served as its first president.  She spent many years working on guild activities.  In 1978, they nominated her for the Michigan Music Teachers Association “Teacher of the Year” and she was subsequently awarded that honor by the association.

Over her lifetime, she earned an A.B. degree in literature and music and a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in piano, both from the University of Michigan and an M.A. degree in music literature and composition from Eastern Michigan University.

Recognition for her work at furthering music education and awards for her compositions qualified her to be listed in the 10th Edition of Who’s Who of American Women.  Frances had an impact on the music world in many ways that belied her soft spoken manner and diminutive stature.  Her influence, especially in the Ann Arbor area, continues to be felt as those in the AAAPTG carry on the many activities of the group that she founded. 

Chairperson 

Mary Sue Moore
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Related Links:

Awards Audition and Recital Information

Application Form - Online version

Application Form - PDF version