2025 Piano Star
International Competition

The Piano Star International Competition is back for its sixth season! Open to pianists ages 4-18, Piano Star is an accessible platform for young artists to gain exposure and experience in professional, competitive environments – all while receiving valuable feedback from industry leaders in piano pedagogy and competing for cash prizes, scholarships, and awards from Luzerne Music Center and Gulf Coast Symphony. The Final Round of Piano Star will be available in-person in New York, China, and Thailand and virtually around the globe.

Stay tuned for more updates and opportunities – and let the music begin!

• Renowned Panels of Judges

  Live, immediate feedback from industry leaders in piano pedagogy
• Over $25,000 in Prizes & Scholarships

  Cash prizes, music festival scholarships, concerto performances, and trophies
• Concerto & Recital Performance with
  Gulf Coast Symphony

  Group E Gold Medalist earns both a solo recital and a concerto performance opportunity in Fort Myers, Florida
• Luzerne Music Center Scholarships

  Top winners receive full summer festival scholarships, including room and board
• Carnegie Hall Winners Concert

  Select winners perform at Carnegie Hall in summer 2026