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University of Florida International Piano Festival

June 7-14, 2025

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

UFIPF assembles promising young pianists for lessons and masterclasses with distinguished piano teachers from North America and across the globe. Originating in 2007 as the Chinese-American International Piano Institute (CAIPI), the event has hosted some of the finest performers and teachers from around the world.

Artist Division

Highly advanced applicants who are currently enrolled at undergraduate and graduate programs, or recent gradutes, will be selected for the College Div. Participants will be assigned to rotating study groups, giving each student the opportunity to receive four lessons or masterclass. In addition to lessons, participants will be invited to perform in the evening recitals. Artist Division participants will be invited to perform at the final Artist Division Competitive Recital. No age limit. Duet activities available. 

Rising Artist Division

Rising Artist Division is open to progressing pianists, age 13 or older.  students will receive three lessons (or two lessons and one masterclass) from UFIPF faculty as well as duet coaching. Additionally, the participants will receive classes such as Music Theory/Piano Literature. Rising Artist Division participants will be invited to perform at the final Rising Artist Division Competitive Recital. Duet activities available. 

Please Note: Enrollment is limited. The application deadline is March 31, but applications will be considered as they are received. Participants will be notified upon acceptance and given instructions for completing their registration.
Enrollment for the Artist Division and Rising Artist Division is audition-based.

Application & Audition Information 

About UF School of Music

The University of Florida School of Music is an All-Steinway School residing within one of the top-ranked public universities in the United States. Participants will experience first-rate instruments as well as excellent practice and performance spaces within the beautiful UF campus. Room and board will be provided on campus, offering convenient walking access to all activities. Gainesville is located in the north-central part of Florida, with nearby access to the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and the major cities of Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville.