RECITALS AND COMPETITIONS AS PART OF PIANO LESSONS

Recitals provide an opportunity to feel successful. Learning the piano requires many, many hours of solo practice. Performing gives your child the recognition they deserve for their hard work during piano lessons.

The nature of music competitions is such that not everyone can win first place, yet everyone involved can still learn valuable lessons. Youth piano competitions offer young pianists platforms to perform, gain experience, win prizes, and advance professionally through festivals and events featuring international juries and often orchestral performances, with many competitions offering online entry or regional rounds to attract global talent. Major competitions range from regional to international.

2026 piano competitions

International Piano Competition for Young Musicians

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

International Piano Competition for Young Musicians

February, 2026

Enschede, The Netherlands

Biennial Competition

https://pianocompetition.com/about/info/

Hilton Head International Piano Competition

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

International Piano Competition for Young Musicians

March, 2026

Hilton Head Island, SC

Annual Competition

https://www.hhipc.org/2026-highlights-for-applicants/

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

June 2026

‍Salt Lake City, UT

Biennial Competition

https://www.bachauer.com/competitions/2026competition

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

June 2026

New York, NY

Annual Competition

https://www.kaufmanmusiccenter.org/kc/about/youth-piano-competition/

The New Orleans International Piano Competition

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

The New Orleans International Piano Competition

July 2026

New Orleans, LA

Annual Competition

https://masno.org/noipc/

Sonare International Piano Competition

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

The New Orleans International Piano Competition

2026

Seattle, WA

Biennial Competition

https://www.seattlepianocompetition.org/competition/sonare-international-piano-competition/

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

May 2026

Szafarnia, Poland

Annual Competition

https://szafarnia.art.pl/konkurs-pianistyczny-2026/

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

May 2026

Szafarnia, Poland

Annual Competition

https://szafarnia.art.pl/konkurs-pianistyczny-2026/

Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists

July 2026

Cleveland , OH

Annual Competition

https://pianocleveland.org/competitions/cleveland-international-piano-competition-and-institute-for-young-artists-2026-2/

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists

Lugano, Switzerland

Competition

https://jeunechopin.com/

Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition

2027

Nashville, TN

Biennial Competition

https://www.nashvillechopin.org/

Additional resources

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition

https://www.musicalchairs.info/piano/competitions

https://www.wfimc.org

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"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

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Elena Keil's piano studio at Evergreen Conservatory of Music

"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

Rising Stars Festival April 22nd 2017 at Denver University Lamont School of Music.

piano lessons and competitions
Elena Keil's piano studio at Evergreen Conservatory of Music

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RECITALS AND COMPETITIONS AS PART OF PIANO LESSONS

Nominations for 2026 competitions

2026 piano competitions

International Piano Competition for Young Musicians

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

International Piano Competition for Young Musicians

Hilton Head International Piano Competition

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

International Piano Competition for Young Musicians

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

Gina Bachauer International Junior & Young Artists Piano Competitions.

The New Orleans International Piano Competition

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

The New Orleans International Piano Competition

Sonare International Piano Competition

Kaufman Music Center International Youth Piano Competition

The New Orleans International Piano Competition

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists

International Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Children and Youth & Festival

Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

Cleveland International Piano Competition and Institute for Young Artists

Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition

Additional resources

International Jeune Chopin Competition for Young Pianists

Nashville International Chopin Piano Competition

Rising stars festival colorado state music teacher Association 2025

Rising Stars Festival Colorado State Music Teacher association 2022

Evergreen Chamber Orchestra Solo Competition February 2020

MTNA Piano Competition CSU Fort Collins October 2019

Rising Stars Festival April 2019 at Denver University Lamont School of Music

Rising Stars Festival April 2019 at Denver University Lamont School of Music

Rising Stars Festival April 2019 at Denver University Lamont School of Music

Rising Stars Festival April 2019 at Denver University Lamont School of Music

Rising Stars Festival April 2019 at Denver University Lamont School of Music

WINTER RECITAL ​DECEMBER 3RD 2017 AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEN

"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

"Carnival of the Animals" by Camille Saint-Saens May 13th 2017 at Center Stage, Evergreen

Rising Stars Festival April 22nd 2017 at Denver University Lamont School of Music.

February 12, 2017 Recital at Center for the Arts Evergreen

MTNA Piano Competition CU Boulder October 2017

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WINTER RECITAL DECEMBER 3RD 2017 AT CENTER FOR THE ARTS EVERGREEN