- Candidates who made to the 2024 final round are qualified to proceed directly to the US National Round
- Every participant in preliminary round will receive digital certificate and comments from the judge.
- Collegiate students (piano performance major) are exempt from the preliminary round and apply directly to the national round.
- As long as the candidate is a US resident, they can participate in any location.
- Preliminary round judges
- Application fees are not refundable.
- Repertoire: Please check out the general information page.
- Questions? Feel free to reach out support@ippa.cc( US Headquarters) or Check out your own regional info.
Preliminary Round Application Fee：$45 USD
National Round Application Fee: $100 USD for Young Artist Category
$120 USD for Professionals Artists Category and Chamber Music Category
$80 For Online National Round
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.
Available in San Diego Division, San Francisco Division, Connecticut Division during the competition season in 2025.
Learn More :
Midwest Region: (Springfield, MO)
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
March 12th, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
National Round Application Deadline:
March 20th, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
Competition Day:
April 5th, 2025
Location:
C Minor Recital Hall, Missouri State University
901 S National Ave Springfield, MO 65897
Regional Director: Dr. Hye-Jung Hong
Questions? Email: us.midwest@ippa.cc
Northeast Region: (Boston, MA)
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
May 5th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 12th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
Competition Day:
May 24th, 2025
Location:
The Nordic Hall
206 WALTHAM STREETWEST NEWTON, MA
Regional Director: Yidan Guo
Questions? Email: boston@ippa.cc
Southwest Region: (San Diego, CA)
Showcase Application Deadline:
April 3rd, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Showcase In-person Day:
April 12th, 2025
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
March 25th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
National Round Application Deadline:
April 3rd, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Competition Day:
April 13th, 2025
Location:
San Diego Steinway Gallery
9222 Miramar Rd, San Diego, CA 92126
Regional Director: Zishan Ding
Questions? Email: us.southwest.san.diego@ippa.cc
Southwest Region: (San Francisco, CA)
Showcase Application Deadline:
April 3rd, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Showcase In-person Day:
April 13th, 2025
Location：St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
March 25th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
National Round Application Deadline:
April 14th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Competition Day:
April 27th, 2025
Location:
Community School of Arts and Music, Royal Recital Hall
Regional Director: Zishan Ding & Zhou Jiang
Questions? Email: us.southwest.san.diego@ippa.cc
Southwest Region: (Los Angeles, CA)
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
April 2nd, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
National Round Application Deadline:
April 12th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Competition Day:
April 19th-20th, 2025
Location:
Steinway Piano Gallery，150 E Colorado Blvd #101, Pasadena, CA 91105
Regional Director: Jiaxian Li
Questions? Email: us.southwest.los.angeles@ippa.cc
Southeast Region: (Charlotte, NC)
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
April 10th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
National Round Application Deadline:
April 17th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
Competition Day:
April 27th, 2025
Location:
Steinway Piano Gallery Charlotte
7030 Smith Corners Blvd #A, Charlotte, NC
Regional Director: Fan Yang
Questions? Email: fan.clt@ippa.cc
Northeast Region: (Fairfield, CT)
Showcase Application Deadline:
May 10th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
April 27th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 10th, 2025 (11:59pm, ET)
Competition Day:
May 18th, 2025
Location:
Faust Harrison Pianos
322 Black Rock Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825
Regional Director: Linda Franklin-Biggs
Questions? Email: ippacompetitions@gmail.com
US Online Division
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
May 10th, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 31st, 2025 (11:59pm, CT)
Online Division is for those who can’t participate in the in-person national round. Qualified winners can choose to participate in the final round either in-person or online.
Questions? Email: support@ippa.cc
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
Past US Division Competition Gallery
