Student Masterclasses
February 2026
Piano Masterclass & Presentation with John Burge
May 2026
12 Students will be selected to participate
8 students at RCM Level 5–8 (15 minutes each)
4 advanced students at RCM Level 9–ARCT (30 minutes each)
About the IPPA Piano Competition
• The competition has welcomed 10,000+ pianists from over 30 countries in the past seven years.
• It features 8 divisions and 20+ regional events across Canada, the U.S., China, the U.K., and other countries.
• The final round of the competition is a global event hosted in the United States where top pianists gather to perform and learn together.
• The IPPA Calgary Branch has hosted competitions, concerts, and workshops in Calgary and Edmonton for the past three years.
Questions? Contact Michelle Gao