Thanks for your interest in joining us for the Festival for Creative Pianists in person program from August 5th - 9th in Montpelier, VT. Please complete the form below to apply. Once we receive your enrollment request, we’ll be in touch to discuss your eligibility and next steps.

There are three all-access festival options to choose from in 2026, that include both group coaching and composition feedback: performance only for $200 and performance/composer for $300, as well as a $100 option for adult learners who are unable to attend all events and would like a shorter performance adjudication and $100 for virtual participants. All access passes also include admission to all concerts, workshops, and special events.

Full and half scholarships are available for all access passes! Click here to apply for a scholarship. Application due by June 15th.

If you do not wish to obtain as an All Access Participant or the Community Piano Recital, you can still take part in the festival activities! Join us for concerts on Thursday and Friday evenings, workshops on Saturday morning, and the Community Piano Recital on Saturday afternoon. Click here to view the full schedule (coming soon).

We keep program fees low and offer full and half scholarships due to generous donors to our mission. Please consider a gift today to support our mission, our in-person festival, and other programs!