Virginia Waring International Piano Competition

Between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition dba Palm Springs International Piano Competition offered four concerts featuring world-renowned pianists in the Coachella Valley. At each concert, complimentary tickets were provided to the communitys senior citizens and high school students. In addition to the public concerts, private in-school concerts were offered for schools within the Palm Springs Unified School District. More than 350 elementary and high school students attended concerts at their school. A post-concert Q & A session allowed students to better understand the educational requirements for a career in music, music performance and music education. The hands-on keyboard classes were expanded with a keen focus on low-income student populations. More than 200 hours of instruction were provided to elementary school-aged students, including those students participating in a home school setting. Volunteers are integral to the success of our programming. Approximately 56 volunteers provided more than 300 hours during the fiscal year.