Gulf Coast Steinway Society INC

We are so excited to announce that the Gulf Coast Steinway Society Competition XII is scheduled for February 13, 2027, at the University of Mobile!

The Winners Recital is scheduled for June 2, 2027, at Carnegie Hall in New York City.

More information:
https://gulfcoaststeinwaysociety.org

Contemporary Music Award Required Works:

High School Division
Two Bagatelles — Michael Coleman

College Division
Five Miniatures - Jerry Sieg
• No. 2 – Whisperings
• No. 5 – Sometimes a Mirror

Application Deadline: December 12, 2026

Application information and registration:
https://gulfcoaststeinwaysociety.org/contest%20registration.htm

We look forward to welcoming talented young pianists from across the Gulf Coast region and beyond. See you in 2027! 🎹✨

Photographer Olga Topchii


Alabama State Council on the Arts University of Mobile - Alabama School of the Arts Minds On Music

Will see you soon !!!!

https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2026/06/10/Gulf-Coast-Steinway-Society-Competition-XI-Winners-Concert-0700PM

We are so looking forward to hearing you on June 10 at the Carnegie Hall!!!

The GCSS Competition XI Winners Concert on June 10!! We’re looking forward to seeing you next week!!!

Here is ticket information:

https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2026/06/10/Gulf-Coast-Steinway-Society-Competition-XI-Winners-Concert-0700PM

The GCSS Music Competition XI Winner will perform at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on June 10th at 7:00 PM.

Aaron Perez Pupo - I Place: College Level, Montgomery, AL
Teacher: Dr. Adonis Gonzalez-Matos

Bio:

Aaron Perez is a Cuban pianist trained at top Havana
conservatories. He has won numerous international
competitions, including major first prizes and a Grand
Prix. Currently studying on a full scholarship at Alabama
State University, he also performs a wide variety of genres,
including jazz, and composes mainly classical music.

Here is link for tickets: https://www.carnegiehall.org/Calendar/2026/06/10/Gulf-Coast-Steinway-Society-Competition-XI-Winners-Concert-0700PM