The competition is open nationwide for all piano students from ages 5 – 18.

This website will provide our members with the latest information on YPCNJ s activities and events, which include competitions, recitals, and the International Musica in Laguna Festival program. 

All YPCNJ activities are only available to its members.  If you are interested in becoming a member, please check our Membership Page. 

Young Pianist Competition of New Jersey is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit organization.

2025 COMPETITION SEASON SCHEDULE 

MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL: April 1, 2025

COMPETITION DATES FOR THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS:

SOLO DIVISIONS

Application Deadline and Preliminary Round: April 14-May 1, 2025

(this must include a YouTube recording)

Final Round:  June 1, 2025

(held at Vera's Music School)

Winners' Recital: June 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Held at Merkin Hall at Kaufmann Center

LE PETIT ORCHESTRE

Application Deadline and Preliminary Round: May 5, 2025

(this must include a YouTube recording)

Final Round:  May 18, 2025

(held at Vera's Music School)

Winners Concert with the SOMERSET SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Held at: St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Basking Ridge

Date:  Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 4:00 PM

CONCERTO DIVISIONS

• One Movement
• Entire Concerto

ENSEMBLE DIVISION

• One Piano
• Two Pianos

CHAMBER MUSIC DIVISION

Application Deadline and Preliminary Round: April 28, 2025

(this must include a YouTube recording)

Final Round:  May 18, 2025

(held at Vera's Music School)

Winners' Recital: June 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm

Held at Merkin Hall at Kaufmann Center