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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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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#piano #festival #creativity #newmusic #livingcomposers #nonprofit
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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.
#newmusic #commission
#newmusic #commission
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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#creativepiano #pianocommunity #musiceducationmatters #piano #artseducation #nonprofit #montpelier
Help us continue our work! secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
#creativepiano #pianocommunity #musiceducationmatters #piano #artseducation #nonprofit #montpelier
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...
#creativepiano #pianocommunity #musiceducationmatters #piano #artseducation #nonprofit #montpelier
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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#creativepianism #musicfestival #montpelier
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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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#CreativePiano #MusicEducationMatters #VermontArts
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?
secure.givelively.org/donate/festi...
#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!
One month from today!
Friday, Oct 24 | 7–8 PM EDT
Join us for a special event with teaching artist Juan Sebastián Avendaño as he shares creative ways to connect photography with music composition.
To participate, join the community at festivalforcreativepianists.community
Friday, Oct 24 | 7–8 PM EDT
Join us for a special event with teaching artist Juan Sebastián Avendaño as he shares creative ways to connect photography with music composition.
To participate, join the community at festivalforcreativepianists.community
September 24, 2025 at 10:28 PM
One month from today!
Friday, Oct 24 | 7–8 PM EDT
Join us for a special event with teaching artist Juan Sebastián Avendaño as he shares creative ways to connect photography with music composition.
To participate, join the community at festivalforcreativepianists.community
Friday, Oct 24 | 7–8 PM EDT
Join us for a special event with teaching artist Juan Sebastián Avendaño as he shares creative ways to connect photography with music composition.
To participate, join the community at festivalforcreativepianists.community
During this year’s in-person festival, we were fortunate to collaborate with ORCA Media — the community media center serving Montpelier and Central Vermont — to livestream and archive several of our concerts and workshops.
Explore the full concert recordings at www.youtube.com/@ORCAMedia/videos.
Explore the full concert recordings at www.youtube.com/@ORCAMedia/videos.
September 24, 2025 at 10:23 PM
During this year’s in-person festival, we were fortunate to collaborate with ORCA Media — the community media center serving Montpelier and Central Vermont — to livestream and archive several of our concerts and workshops.
Explore the full concert recordings at www.youtube.com/@ORCAMedia/videos.
Explore the full concert recordings at www.youtube.com/@ORCAMedia/videos.
New Blog Post!
It’s been almost two months since our dream-like in-person festival in Vermont.
Check out the blog for a look back at five unforgettable days of learning and connection — held August 6–10, 2025.
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/celebrating-our-return-to-in-person-programming
It’s been almost two months since our dream-like in-person festival in Vermont.
Check out the blog for a look back at five unforgettable days of learning and connection — held August 6–10, 2025.
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/celebrating-our-return-to-in-person-programming
September 24, 2025 at 10:21 PM
New Blog Post!
It’s been almost two months since our dream-like in-person festival in Vermont.
Check out the blog for a look back at five unforgettable days of learning and connection — held August 6–10, 2025.
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/celebrating-our-return-to-in-person-programming
It’s been almost two months since our dream-like in-person festival in Vermont.
Check out the blog for a look back at five unforgettable days of learning and connection — held August 6–10, 2025.
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/celebrating-our-return-to-in-person-programming
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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
Free admission — RSVP through the FCP online community! festivalforcreativepianists.community
July 29, 2025 at 11:21 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
Free admission — RSVP through the FCP online community! festivalforcreativepianists.community
Introducing the Festival for Creative Pianists! We are a nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to celebrating the joy of creating music at the piano. We’re so excited to share more about the Festival and our upcoming in-person events in Vermont next month. Stay tuned!
July 29, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Introducing the Festival for Creative Pianists! We are a nonprofit arts education organization dedicated to celebrating the joy of creating music at the piano. We’re so excited to share more about the Festival and our upcoming in-person events in Vermont next month. Stay tuned!
Join our online community today! This platform is dedicated to discussions about piano and music—perfect for pianists, piano learners, educators, and anyone who loves piano music!
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 3:37 AM
Join our online community today! This platform is dedicated to discussions about piano and music—perfect for pianists, piano learners, educators, and anyone who loves piano music!
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...
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 4:06 AM
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...
Nathan Hall, The Garden the Sea
Martha Hill Duncan, Spirals in the Sky
Julián Fueyo, Zafiro
RSVP: festivalforcreativepianists.community/posts/762291...
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-...
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/daniel-...
March 30, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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-...
www.festivalforcreativepianists.org/blog/daniel-...