Enroll in the Festival for Creative Pianists Today!

Access to our online festival community site is free - join today!!

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Both the online community and the in-person festival program is recommended for piano students and enthusiasts from ages 10 and up who have an understanding of foundational musical elements such as dynamics, articulation, rhythmic values, time signatures, and note reading on the grand staff (generally from the late beginner/early intermediate level through advance level).

All festival participants will receive a special award, highlighting their unique creative achievements.

Participants in the online festival community need access to a smartphone, tablet, or computer, plus an email address.

Please click here for award information and eligibility.

Festival for Creative Pianists
Enrollment Fee for In-Person Festival

For scholarship information, click here

Complete details for the 2024 in-person festival in Vermont will be available soon!

$999* USD

ENROLLMENT FEE

Access to creative online learning activities, skill building, creativity challenges, resources, and social engagement with fellow participants

Individualized performance feedback from a panel of world-class teaching artists on your live performance (up to 15 minutes)

Submit optional composition for feedback from a composition educator (feedback provided for up to 10 minutes of work)

Individualized performance feedback from a panel of world-class teaching artists

Participate in live workshops and activities on a variety of creative topics to build your skills

Optional private coaching sessions for additional fee.

Receive an individually tailored award for excellence in a creative area

Engage and interact with fellow festival participants by viewing and listening to their creative work and submissions, commenting on their work, and sharing insights with each other.

ENROLL NOW

*THREE WAYS TO SAVE

1. SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarships are available to participants who have demonstrated financial need and show a motivation to build their creative skills at the piano. Scholarship application is required. Festival directors will notify scholarship applicants within 14 days of applying. Scholarships cover up to half the cost of enrollment fee, depending on need.

2. ADULTS AGE 60+

Lifelong Learners who are age 60+ will automatically be billed at a reduced fee of $50/quarter.

3. VOLUNTEER

Volunteers are eligible for a 50% discount. Please carefully review the volunteer position description and submit a volunteer application to be considered for a volunteer role. Participants of any age can volunteer!