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Abundant Silence is the publishing imprint of the Festival for Creative Pianists, a nonprofit new music and arts education organization that supports the work of 21st Century composers and develops creative learning opportunities for pianists of all ages.
Today, we’re announcing the release of sheet music from all five winners of the 2025 Composition Contest, now available on the Abundant Silence website (abundantsilence.store).

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January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
For our final Composition Contest winners feature, we’re highlighting Anthony Mosakowski and his piece Sonata.

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January 18, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Continuing our spotlight on the 2025 Composition Contest winners, today we’re pleased to feature Ethan Jankowski and his piece The Seated Queen.

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January 17, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Today we’re featuring another winner of our Composition Contest: Chia-Yu Hsu and her piece Blue Ridge Sketches

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January 15, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Today we’re featuring another winner of our Composition Contest: Andrew Davis and his piece Facade.

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January 13, 2026 at 5:12 PM
We are excited to begin featuring winners from our Composition Contest, starting with Alex Burtzos and his piece E U R Y D I C E.
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January 10, 2026 at 8:46 PM
New blog post! Board Member Brady Wolff, who led the initiative, shares insights on our Composition Contest judging process and the winners. Check it out!
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2025 Composition Contest Winning Works — Festival for Creative Pianists
This past year, I have had the honor of organizing Abundant Silence’s new composition contest, in conjunction with the Festival for Creative Pianists and FOCAM. I am deeply grateful to my fellow judge...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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To everyone who attended our events or followed our journey—thank you for being part of our community. We hope to see you in 2026 as we continue to celebrate creativity at the piano!

Stay tuned for more FCP Year in Review posts!!

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December 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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Join the fun and help reveal our fundraiser mosaic!
Out of our $20,000 goal, each $25 donation reveals a new tile.
So far, 122 tiles have been uncovered thanks to our generous supporters.
Be a part of the picture—every dollar helps bring our in-person festival back next year!
#fundraising #musicedu
November 27, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Last but not least, we are excited to share insights from our Pianist in Residence and the collaborative commissioning of a new work. We asked composer Che Buford to tell us about the piece they are creating in collaboration with our Pianist in Residence, Daniel Inamorato.

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November 19, 2025 at 5:47 AM
We would like to thank everyone who applied to this year’s call! We received over 300 submissions, and we were truly blown away by the quality and creativity of the pieces that were sent to us. It is our pleasure to announce that we have selected five winners and ten honorable mentions.
November 17, 2025 at 2:21 AM
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What makes the Festival for Creative Pianists so special is how it brings together a complete piano music ecosystem — connecting learners, educators, artists, and composers in a continuous, inspiring cycle of creation and learning.
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November 13, 2025 at 7:23 PM
Following our last post, we’re excited to continue sharing insights from our 2025–2026 Composer Commissions.
This post features composer Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill and their piece, ...and long was the discontent.

Visit our website or Facebook page to read the full feature!
November 12, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Our 2025–2026 Composer Commissions are underway! As our composers craft new works premiering next spring, we’re sharing their creative insights. First up: Wynn-Anne Rossi with Alien Landscapes: Six Adventures in Color and Texture.

Visit our website or Facebook page to read the full feature!
November 2, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Help us reach our fundraising goal to support these incredible projects and keep bringing new music to the world!
2025–2026 Pianist in Residence & Composer Commissions Fundraiser

Help us support creativity at the piano through our Pianist in Residence program and the commissioning of new works!

Donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
October 10, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Special Appeal so far!

Give the Gift of Creativity Today!

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October 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Another Exciting Announcement!
Queer Turquoise, written by our very own Abundant Silence composer Aaryn S. Ricucci-Hill, will be officially released on October 17th as part of the upcoming album You, Me, Us by Nick May and Alex Li!

Learn more about the album here:
neumarecords.org
October 6, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Exciting news! Abundant Silence composer Che Buford will be creating a brand-new piece in collaboration with our Pianist in Residence, Daniel Inamorato!
As our inaugural Pianist in Residence, Daniel Inamorato has played a vital role in the FCP this year.

The final component of his residency is the collaborative commissioning of a new work, and we’re thrilled to announce Daniel will be working with the exceptionally talented composer Che Buford!
October 4, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Exciting Announcement: 2025 Abundant Silence Composition Contest!

Deadline: October 1, 2025

Submission:
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/composition-...
September 2, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Join Daniel Inamorato, our Pianist in Residence, as he live streams his practice session in preparation for his headline concert for the Festival for Creative Pianists in-person program!

Free admission — RSVP through the FCP online community! festivalforcreativepianists.community
July 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Join the Festival for Creative Pianists Online Community today and connect with our Abundant Silence composers, Pianist in Residence Daniel Inamorato, and fellow music enthusiasts in engaging discussions about piano and music!
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Festival for Creative Pianists Community
Welcome to the Festival for Creative Pianists online community! Through this online community, piano enthusiasts, students, and teachers can engage and share creative work, learning from each other in...
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May 19, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Join us this Friday!!
Join composers from the Abundant Silence roster as they share performance recordings and insights into their creative work and process.
Nathan Hall, The Garden the Sea
Martha Hill Duncan, Spirals in the Sky
Julián Fueyo, Zafiro
RSVP: festivalforcreativepianists.community/posts/762291...
April 9, 2025 at 4:07 AM
We are thrilled to present an in-depth interview with our inaugural Pianist-in-Residence, Daniel Inamorato! His incredible journey and story will inspire anyone who believes in the power of art in society and the human spirit.
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/daniel-...
March 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM