Festival for Creative Pianists
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The Festival for Creative Pianists is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with a vision of uplifting creative expression and nurturing creative skills at the piano. We offer programs and opportunities for creative pianists of all ages and skill levels.
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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
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).
#newmusic #sheetmusic #publishing #livingcomposers #solopiano
#newmusic #sheetmusic #publishing #livingcomposers #solopiano
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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
For our final Composition Contest winners feature, we’re highlighting Anthony Mosakowski and his piece Sonata.
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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
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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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: Chia-Yu Hsu and her piece Blue Ridge Sketches
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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
Today we’re featuring another winner of our Composition Contest: Andrew Davis and his piece Facade.
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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
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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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
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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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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Stay tuned for more FCP Year in Review posts!!
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December 24, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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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Stay tuned for more FCP Year in Review posts!!
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And we’ve just published another one, too!
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Pianist in Residence and the Collaborative Commissioning of a New Work — Festival for Creative Pianists
As our inaugural Pianist in Residence, Daniel Inamorato has played a vital role in the Festival for Creative Pianists this year—contributing to our in-person festival, engaging actively in our onlin...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:22 PM
And we’ve just published another one, too!
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We’ve just published a new blog post on our website — check it out!
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2025-2026 Pianist in Residence & Composer Commissions: In Progress — Festival for Creative Pianists
Our 2025–2026 Composer Commissions are in full swing! Our composers are hard at work on new pieces, set to premiere next year. As anticipation builds, we’ve invited them to share insights into their m...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We’ve just published a new blog post on our website — check it out!
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Happy Small Business Saturday! Let’s support local businesses today and every day.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:41 AM
Happy Small Business Saturday! Let’s support local businesses today and every day.
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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
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
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
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
A Day at the Festival — a sneak peek into the Festival for Creative Pianists’ experience:
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November 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
A Day at the Festival — a sneak peek into the Festival for Creative Pianists’ experience:
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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
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.
#newmusic #commission
#newmusic #commission
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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
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.
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
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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#pianofestival #creativity
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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!
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
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!
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!
Support this initiative and help us champion living composers! Donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
November 2, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Support this initiative and help us champion living composers! Donate here: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
A single question in 2000 changed everything: "Could piano competitions really be the best way to inspire young musicians?"
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October 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
A single question in 2000 changed everything: "Could piano competitions really be the best way to inspire young musicians?"
Help us continue our work! secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
#creativepiano #pianocommunity #musiceducationmatters #piano #artseducation #nonprofit #montpelier
Help us continue our work! secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
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This Friday! Join us for this special event by enrolling in our online community! festivalforcreativepianists.community/posts/910653...
October 22, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This Friday! Join us for this special event by enrolling in our online community! festivalforcreativepianists.community/posts/910653...
Now in its 25th year, the Festival for Creative Pianists brings together piano students, educators, and artists of all ages to explore creativity, learning, and connection.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:25 AM
Now in its 25th year, the Festival for Creative Pianists brings together piano students, educators, and artists of all ages to explore creativity, learning, and connection.
Help us launch the next chapter: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
#creativepianism #musicfestival #montpelier
Help us launch the next chapter: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
#creativepianism #musicfestival #montpelier
Here’s a snippet from our in-person festival this year. We want to continue sharing this kind of inspiration, encouragement, and creative tools with pianists of all ages and skill levels.
Will you join us?
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Will you join us?
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#CreativePiano #MusicEducationMatters #VermontArts
October 13, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Here’s a snippet from our in-person festival this year. We want to continue sharing this kind of inspiration, encouragement, and creative tools with pianists of all ages and skill levels.
Will you join us?
secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
#CreativePiano #MusicEducationMatters #VermontArts
Will you join us?
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#CreativePiano #MusicEducationMatters #VermontArts
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...
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 5:35 PM
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...
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...
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Special Appeal so far!
Give the Gift of Creativity Today!
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Give the Gift of Creativity Today!
Donate: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
October 10, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to our Special Appeal so far!
Give the Gift of Creativity Today!
Donate: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
Give the Gift of Creativity Today!
Donate: secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
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!
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 1:27 AM
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!
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!