- 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, Los Angeles Division, San Francisco Division, Connecticut Division.
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)
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
March 25th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
National Round Application Deadline:
April 3rd, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
Competition Day:
April 12th-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)
2025 update： coming soon…
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
March 25th, 2024 (11:59pm, PT)
National Round Application Deadline:
April 8th, 2024 (11:59pm, PT)
Competition Day:
April 15th, 2024
Location:
Steinway & Sons Piano Gallery (Los Altos)
Regional Director: Zishan Ding
Questions? Email: us.southwest.san.diego@ippa.cc
Southwest Region: (Los Angeles, CA)
Showcase Application Deadline:
April 12th, 2025 (11:59pm, PT)
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
2025 update： coming soon…
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
March 30th, 2024 (11:59pm, CT)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 20th, 2024 (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
