The Concerto Competition is in partnership with Portland Youth Philharmonic
LAUNCHING THE GREAT PORTLAND PIANISTS OF THE FUTURE
2027 PPI & PYP Piano Concerto Competition
For High School Pianists • Live Competition Finals • Winner Performs with PYP at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
Since the 1930s, Portland Youth Philharmonic has held a biennial piano concerto competition to select a young pianist to perform as soloist with the orchestra. In 2019, PYP partnered with Portland Piano International to expand the experience with a public final round and a panel of professional jurors.
High school juniors or younger in the 2026–2027 school year are invited to apply. The winning pianist will perform with Portland Youth Philharmonic at Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall during the 2027–2028 season and receive a $1,000 scholarship!
READY TO COMPETE?
Applications Due November 22, 2026
Open to high school pianists in the Portland metro area.
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A joint project of PPI and Portland Youth Philharmonic (PYP) since 2019, the biennial competition has served as a launching pad for the great Portland pianists of the future since PYP's founding in 1924.
“This collaboration allows PYP to utilize the deep connections that PPI has in the international piano community to bring highly qualified jurors to Portland for the Competition,” explained musical director David Hattner. “This allows these amazing young local pianists to showcase their talents and gain performance experience. We are really pleased to have this collaboration bring the Competition to a new level.”