2022 J. D. Kelly Piano Competition

Presented by Arkansas State University and Music Teachers Assoc. of the Delta

We are sad to report that this year will be the first without our beloved friend and mentor, Dr. Kelly, who passed away in Dec. 2021.
The 2022 competition will take place on October 29 and 30. and the deadline for application and videos will be October 10.  
We will have some exciting new offerings this year, including non-competitive options for performers!

Sponsors for the 2022 Competitions:

Michael, Kaye, and Holly Farrah
Dr. Chris Thompson
Music Teachers Association of the Delta
​Treble Clef Music Club
Other generous individuals​

​2022 Competition Results
Junior High (Grades 7-9)
1st Prize:
  • Alexander Li, student of Lisa Ramirez
2nd Prize:
  • Annie Chen, student of Lisa Ramirez
  • Elijah Pope, student of Laura Triplett
Honorable Mention:
  • Gabrielle Leslie, student of Laura Watkins
  • Meg Triplett, student of Laura Triplett
  • Amira Zhan, student of Lisa Ramirez

Senior High (Grades 10-12)
1st Prize:
  • Nina Henkelmann, student of Beverly Kyriakos
2nd Prize:
  • Dannie Dong, student of Yukiko Whitehead
  • Jack Lee, student of Beverly Kyriakos
​Honorable Mention:
  • Henry Daut, student of Treese Muller
  • ​Anamaria Tarkington, student of Lauren Schack Clark