COLORADO INTERNATIONAL PIANO ACADEMY AND FESTIVAL
INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION

PERFORM. COMPETE. GROW.
Join us for the 2024 Colorado International Piano Academy and Festival's International Piano Competition this summer in Greeley at the University of Northern Colorado. The competition welcomes pianists from all over the world including representation from China, Taiwan, Korea, Costa Rica, and Mexico.
Pianists entering in the CIPAF competitive divisions will have the chance to compete for over $7500 in cash prizes.
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Winner's will potentially receive invitations to later performance opportunities both in future CIPAF Festivals as well as in China, Korea, and Washington D.C.
ELEGIBILITY
DIVISION A / COMPETITIVE
Group 1–5*
1: 9 and under
2: 10-12
3: 13-15
4: 16-18
5: 19-35
DIVISION B / NON-COMPETITIVE
Group 1–5*
1: 9 and under
2: 10-12
3: 13-15
4: 16-18
5: 19-35
TEACHER DIVISION / COMPETITIVE
Age 22 and above*
PIANO DUO AND 4-HANDS DIVISION / COMPETITIVE
Group 1–3*
1: under 12
2: 13-18
3: 19-35
* AGE AS OF JULY 30, 2024
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REPERTOIRE & TIMING
APPLICATION REPERTOIRE REQUIREMENTS
Submit video links (YouTube, Vimeo, BilliBilli) with your application.
You must include at least two contrasting piano works.
A single movement from a multi-movement work is acceptable.
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LIVE COMPETITION TIMINGS
SUBJECT TO CHANGE.
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DIVISION A / COMPETITIVE
Group 1–2: At least one solo piano work (4 minutes)
Group 3–5: At least two contrasting solo piano works (12 minutes)
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DIVISION B / NON-COMPETITIVE
Group 1–2: At least one solo piano work (2 minutes)
Group 3–5: At least two contrasting solo piano works (6 minutes)
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TEACHER DIVISION / COMPETITIVE
At least one solo piano work (8 minutes)
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PIANO DUO AND 4-HANDS DIVISION / COMPETITIVE
Group 1–2: At least one piano work for piano duet (4 minutes)
Group 3: At least one work for piano duet (8 minutes)
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COMPETITION RULES​
- All pieces must be performed from memory except for the Piano Duo Division/Four Hands.
- Repertoire for Audition and Competition can be repeated or different.
- Single movements from a multi-movement work are acceptable.
- Live competition performance will be stopped if it exceeds the time limit but will not affect the evaluation.
- The contestant can choose the first piece to perform.
- The jury may stop the piece and move on to the next piece but will not affect the evaluation.
PRIZES AND CASH AWARDS
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WINNER'S CERTIFICATE
All prize winners will receive a 2024 CIPAF International Piano Competition Winner's Certificate.
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CASH PRIZES (USD)
Awarded to the first, second, and third place winners in each category and/or group.
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DIVISION A / COMPETITIVE
Group 1: $100; $50; $25
Group 2: $200; $100; $50
Group 3: $300, $150; $100
Group 4: $500; $250; $150
Group 5: $1000; $500; $250
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DIVISION B / NON-COMPETITIVE
No cash awards.
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TEACHER DIVISION / COMPETITIVE
$500; $250; $150
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PIANO DUO AND 4-HANDS DIVISION / COMPETITIVE
Group 1–3: $300; $150; $100
Award to be shared among the duo members.
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The judges of the CIPAF International Competition and the CIPA Artistic Director reserve the right to all final decisions regarding competition results and the awarding of prizes.
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GROW FROM YOUR SUCCESS!
Winner's may recieve scholarship offers for future years of the CIPAF Festival and International Competition.
First Prize Winners of the CIPAF International Competition may receive the following performance invitations:​
• Performance in the future CIPAF Concert Series
• Performances in China (Beijing, Tianjin, Shenzhen)
• Performances in Korea (Seoul)
• Performance in Washington D.C.
Travel to and from the performance location is the performer’s responsibility. Local housing and transportation will be provided by hosting organization.