The Piano Concerto Workshop offers participants an enriching opportunity to immerse themselves in concerto study while experiencing the thrill of performing with orchestra. Participants engage in an in-depth concerto seminar that includes personalized coaching and a rehearsal–performance session with the CIPAF Orchestra on stage.​
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Due to limited capacity, admission is based on a prescreening review, and final acceptance will be announced following evaluation.
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Program highlights include focused concerto study with personalized coaching, rehearsal and collaboration with the CIPAF Orchestra, and a special invitation-only performance in a public concert by select outstanding participants as part of the CIPAF Concert Series.
2026 Concerto Workshop
Repertoire Selections
Participants must prepare the first movement from one of the following concertos:
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Bach: D Minor, BWV 1052
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Haydn: D Major, Hob. XVIII:11
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Mozart: K. 414, 459, 466, 467, 488
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Beethoven: Concertos Nos. 1–5
Key Dates
Applications Open
February 1, 2026
Application Deadline
May 1, 2026
Festival Program
July 21–30, 2026
Concerto Workshop
July 23–28, 2026 (TBC)
An Inspiring Place to Study and Perform
The University of Northern Colorado provides an ideal environment for the Workshop. Its beautiful campus is home to a distinguished all-Steinway School of Music—one of only two doctoral-granting music institutions in Colorado—and the state-of-the-art Campus Commons Performance Hall. Participants can enjoy comfortable tudor-style housing and full dining services located just steps from festival activities.
Fee Breakdown
Application Fees due by May 1, 2026
Workshop Fees due by June 1, 2026
Application Fee / $120 USD
Non-refundable.
Late Application Fee: $200 for applications submitted after the May 1 deadline.​
50% off Application Fees before March 15 with code EARLYBIRDAPP at checkout.
Concerto Workshop Fee / $1,100 USD
Includes personalized coaching and a rehearsal–performance session with orchestra.