- Candidates who made it to the 2024 Final Round are qualified to proceed directly to the Canada National Round
- Every participant in the Preliminary Round will receive a digital certificate and comments from the judge.
- Collegiate students (piano performance majors) are exempt from the preliminary round and may apply directly to the National Round.
- As long as the candidate is a Canada resident, they can participate in any location.
- Preliminary round judges
- Application fees are not refundable.
- Repertoire: Please check out the general information page.
Preliminary Round Application Fee：$50 CAD
National Round Application Fee: $100 CAD for Young Artist Category
$120 CAD for Professionals Artists Category and Chamber Music Category
$80 for the Online National Round, all categories (Online application deadline: May 30th, 2025, 11:59PM, CT)
IPPA Piano Progression Showcase
The IPPA Piano Progression Showcase is a non-competitive platform designed to inspire piano students, celebrate their progress, and nurture their love for music. Our mission is to provide a supportive environment where students can perform, gain experience, and receive constructive feedback from professional judges.
Learn More:
Toronto
Showcase Application Deadline:
April 21st, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
Showcase In-person event: April 26th and May 3rd
Location: Lawrence Park Community Church
2180 Bayview Ave, North York, ON M4N 3K7, Canada
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
May 5th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 20th, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
National Round Competition Day: June 1st, 2025Location:
Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto
2651 John St. #8, Markham, ON L3R 2W5
Questions? Email: canada@ippa.cc
Jury Panel:
Dr. Michael Esch
Calgary
Showcase Application Deadline:
April 21st, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Showcase In-person event: May 3rd, 2025
Location: Michael Lipnicki Fine Pianos
6033 Centre Street S, Calgary, AB T2H 0C2, Canada
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
May 5th, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 15th, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
National Round Competition Day:
May 24th, 2025
Location: West Springs Free Methodist Church
816 78 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3H, Canada
Questions? Email: calgary@ippa.cc
Jury Panel:
Kathy Dornian and Dr. Jani Parsons
Rating System and Awards (National Round)
Gold Prize Winner: Crystal medal, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Silver Prize Winner: Crystal medal, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Bronze Prize Winner: Crystal medal, certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Honorable Mention: Certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
Participation: Certificate and detailed comments from the judges.
* Only Gold prize winner are qualified for the International level (Final Round) competition.
* Gold Prize Winners will receive IPPA Conero festival scholarship to participate the festival in Italy (August 1st to 10th, 2025).
* Online National Round Competition candidate will receive digital certificate, comments.
International Final Round Competition
In-person Final Round Competition: July, 2026
Location: Swarthout Recital Hall, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS United States
Online Final Round Competition: June 20th to 30th, 2026
For finalists who participate virtually, the IPPA Conero team will schedule a performance time with them. Available times will fall between June 20th -30th. No pre-recording allowed, it will be a live performance.
In Person Final Round Application fee: 150 USD for Young Artist Category
180 USD for Professional Artist Category and Chamber Music Category
Online Application Fee: 100 USD
Hosted by: International Piano Professionals Association (US)
Supported by:
Steinway Piano Gallery Toronto
Tom Lee Music Vancouver
Illumine Star Academy Toronto