The Nationally Federated Gold Cup Festival was held March 29 on the campus of Minot State University with 127 entrants in six events.

Earning small gold cups worth 15 points for piano solos were: Emma Wilcox, Douglas; Camden Olson and Hadley Zerr, Harvey; Gracen Grames, Max; Brooklyn Boyeff, Rebecca Campbell, Grayson Hill, Lyla Hill, Grady Keyes, Kanon Keyes, Eva Novak, Aleah Rude, Weston Snell, Christian Wicken, Luke Wistisen and Matthew Wistisen, all of Minot; and Alissa McBride, Mohall.

Earning small cups for their piano concerti were Berit Meinert and Mark Parton, both of Minot.

Earning medium cups worth 30 points for piano solos were: Lilly Huesers, Max; Ashley Carr, Mylee Holter and Emmy Novak, all of Minot; and Cloe Weathers, Mohall.

Earning a large cup worth 45 points for her piano solo was Aubree Schepp of Berthold.

The festival was sponsored by the Schumann Music Guild.