Festival for Creative Pianists
The Festival for Creative Pianists is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a vision of uplifting creative expression and nurturing creative skills at the piano. We offer programs and opportunities for creative pianists of all ages and skill levels.
Celebrate and Discover the Depths of Your Creativity!
In-Person Festival
Celebrate and discover the depths of your creativity during this unique in-person program in Montpelier, VT from August 6th - 9th!
This festival is for piano students, teachers and enthusiasts of all ages who seek to develop their creative skills or re-kindle their creative spark. Our goal is to nurture your creative development while uplifting your creative voice and encouraging your creative expression.
New Music Publishing
Abundant Silence is the publishing imprint of the Festival for Creative Pianists, a nonprofit new music and arts education organization that supports the work of 21st Century musical artists and develops unique and creative learning opportunities for pianists of all ages. We celebrate the joy of creating music at the piano and seek to build a culture of creative skill building and creative thinking through the piano. Our publishing imprint features solo piano, collaborative piano, experimental piano, and art song works for early intermediate through advanced levels.
Make it Creative
The Festival for Creative Pianists embraces a broad view of creativity, helping pianists develop their unique artistic voices. We encourage a variety of creative skills including composition, improvisation, stylistic diversity, interpretation, experimentation, collaboration, technology and production, and more.
Join our online community for free and engage with fellow pianists and teaching artists who bring joy and curiosity to the creative process every day. This platform includes activities, challenges, and live events to help inspire your next creative work at the piano!
Explore Our Programs & Opportunities
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Online Community
Join the online Festival for Creative Pianists community and engage in fun and challenging learning activities, plus post your latest creative ideas and projects for feedback from peers and teaching artists! Free to join!!
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New Music Publishing
We publish new music by 21st Century composers under the publishing imprint, Abundant Silence! Choose from solo piano, collaborative piano, experimental piano, and art song works ranging from early intermediate to advanced.
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In-Person Festival
Our in-person Festival for Creative Pianists program is a celebration of creativity at the piano through workshops, concerts, and performances by participants of all ages and levels. Coming to Vermont in 2025!
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Pianist In Residence
We are please to offer a new Pianist in Residence opportunity to support the performance and presentation of new works. Click here to learn more and submit your application!
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Composition Contest
We host a composition contest every few years through our publishing imprint, Abundant Silence. The next contest is expected to take place in 2025 or 2026.
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Private Coaching
The Festival for Creative Pianists offers creativity coaching through select teaching artists on our roster as an enhancement to private lessons. Contact us today to learn more.
