One Week Left: Final Call to Enter the 16th Annual Bach Festival International
The deadline is almost here—Saturday, October 25 at 9:00 PM PDT marks the close of applications for the 16th Annual Bach Festival International, hosted by the Seattle International Piano Festival (SIPF).
Whether you’re a beginning student learning your first Menuet or a seasoned performer interpreting a Prelude and Fugue, the music of Johann Sebastian Bach remains one of the most profound teachers of all. There’s still time to take part in this online-only event, open to performers across the globe.
🎶 Why Bach?
Bach’s music isn’t just a requirement in every classical musician’s journey—it’s a source of:
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Deep technical discipline
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Refined musical understanding
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Interpretive growth
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Artistic inspiration across all genres
- Stylistic understanding of Baroque Performance Practice issues
His music teaches players how to listen, balance, phrase, and think. And with the Bach Festival International, you don’t just play Bach—you receive valuable written commentary from master teachers, helping you grow through focused, constructive feedback.
🌍 For All Ages, Everywhere
Whether you’re:
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A young student preparing Little Preludes or Two-Part Inventions,
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A collegiate artist shaping your French Suite, or
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A dedicated adult pianist revisiting Bach’s keyboard concertos,
this festival is designed to meet you where you are—musically, educationally, and geographically. Participants from around the world—including students in Europe, Asia, the Americas, and beyond—are welcome to submit their performance from anywhere.
🏅 Educational, Flexible, and Meaningful
✅ Submit up to 3 video links via YouTube
✅ Choose your level and category from a detailed repertoire list
✅ Receive medals, certificates, and professional commentary
✅ No travel, no public performance pressure—just great music and feedback
This is a student-focused event, not a public concert. If you’re an audience member or supporter looking for public performance opportunities, stay tuned for the 2026 Seattle International Piano Competition, to be announced in early 2026.
📝 How to Enter
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Review the official Rules & Repertoire List (PDF)
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Apply by October 25 here: Bach Festival Online Application
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Submit your video(s) by the deadline—or include them with your application
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Results announced on or after November 10, 2025
Don’t miss this chance to grow, explore, and honor one of music’s greatest minds.
Submit your application today.
