2025 Ocean Music
International Piano Competition

Virtual Concerto Category
Virtual Solo Category

Live Concerto Category
Live Solo Category

Important Dates

October 10-13
Live in New York City and Virtual

• Concerto and Solo Categories, Multiple Age Groups

• Cash Prizes of more than $10,000

• Final Round and Award Ceremony in Merkin Concert Hall, New York

• Prestigious Jury Members

• Future Engagements of Concerto Performances and Solo Recitals

• Full Scholarship to Participate in the 2026 Ocean Music Summer Academy

• Member of the Alink-Argerich Foundation

• Multiple age groups, open to pianists of any nationality ages 35 and under

• Apply for multiple categories (any combination of live and virtual, concerto and solo),
  separate prizes and future engagements for each category

• August 25, 2025: Early Bird application submission deadline

• September 15, 2025: Application submission deadline for Live Categories

• October 10-12, 2025: Preliminary Round

• October 12-13, 2025: Final Round

• October 13, 2025: Award Ceremony and announcement of results

Important Dates

• August 25, 2025: Early Bird application submission deadline

• October 1, 2025: Application submission deadline for Virtual Categories

• October 10-12, 2025: Preliminary Round

• October 12-13, 2025: Final Round

• October 13, 2025: Award Ceremony and announcement of results

If you are unable to apply using the Google Form, you may email the completed PDF version of the application form to info@OceanMusicFoundation.org

** By submitting your application, you agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the Ocean Music International Piano Competition. The Ocean Music International Piano Competition reserves the right to make changes if circumstances dictate. You also agree to allow the Ocean Music Foundation to use any part of your submitted application for archival and future publicity purposes.