Join us in celebrating the joy of developing creative musical skills at the piano! 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.
Vermont Festival
Learn about our upcoming in-person Festival for Creative Pianists from June 11-15th 2024 at Adamant Music School in Vermont and enroll today!
Who We Are
Learn more about the Festival for Creative Pianists and the cohort of volunteer organizational leaders supporting this effort.
Engage Online
Join the online festival community today and share your work, ideas, and questions with fellow creative pianists through this year-round opportunity.
Our Programs
Our work is centered around making life just a little bit easier for our neighbors in need.
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We’re getting the word out. Our programs, services, initiatives and overall approach have the power to improve lives and give the next generation a future they can be excited about.
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Our generous supporters have helped us expand our offerings to spread creativity, but there’s still more work to be done. Support us as we bring this unique festival experience the beautiful mountains of Central Vermont!
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Alumni Spotlight 2019: Ella Kollett
ELLA KOLLETT Teacher: Karali Hunter Special kudos to Ella Kollett, age 15, who won SIX first place prizes in the 2019 festival! • BEST PERFORMANCE OF A PRE-BAROQUE OR BAROQUE PERIOD WORK• BEST PERFORMANCE OF A CLASSICAL PERIOD WORK• BEST PERFORMANCE OF A COMPOSITION IN ANY STYLE BY MARJORIE BURGESS• ARTIST PIANIST AWARD• CREATIVE STYLISTIC…
Alumni Spotlight 2019: James Algermissen
JAMES ALGERMISSEN Teacher: Kellie Johannik Special kudos to James Algermissen, age 13, who won EIGHT first prizes in the 2019 festival! • BEST PERFORMANCE OF A WORK WRITTEN, ARRANGED OR EDITED BY JOHN SALMON• BEST PERFORMANCE OF A WORK WRITTEN, ARRANGED OR EDITED BY KEVIN OLSON• PIANO ENSEMBLE AWARD FOR BEST PERFORMANCE OF A WORK…
Alumni Spotlight 2018: Julianne McCollough
JULIANNE MCCOLLOUGH Teacher: Janet Ali Julianne McCollough won a total of SEVEN first place prizes in the 2018 festival! • BEST PERFORMANCE OF A COMPOSITION IN ANY STYLE BY MARJORIE BURGESS ($200)• MOST VERSATILE PIANIST ($100)• BEST DEMONSTRATION OF GENUINELY SPONTANEOUS IMPROV (SOLO PIANO) ($50) Julianne McCollough pictured with Arthur Houle, Evan Mazunik, Wynn-Anne Rossi,…