Sonata / Sonatina, Concert / Recital Group, Concerto, Open Piano
Piano
April 15 – 17, 2026.
St. Michaels Cathedral
The COPAF Piano discipline invites pianists of all ages to perform at St. Michael’s Cathedral, a venue celebrated for its warm acoustics and its exceptional grand piano. Participants receive valuable feedback from expert adjudicators and have the opportunity to qualify for the BC Provincials. This is where musicianship, expression, and technical mastery take centre stage.
Meet Our Piano Adjudicators: To Be Announced Soon!
Each year, COPAF welcomes some of Canada’s most accomplished performers and educators to our adjudication panels. These experts bring a wealth of professional experience and a passion for mentoring the next generation of artists. Their insightful feedback helps students grow in confidence, skill, and artistry.
Piano Adjudicators will be announced soon! Stay tuned! this year’s lineup is one you won’t want to miss.
Piano Categories
Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Impressionist, Twentieth Century, Twenty-First Century, Canadian Composer, Contemporary, Pop & Jazz Arrangement
Technical Studies, Études, Scales & Arpeggios, Sight Reading
Sonata / Sonatina, Concert / Recital Group, Concerto, Open Piano
Piano Duet, Piano Duo, Teacher / Student Duet, Accompaniment & Collaborative Piano
Primary (Level 1), Junior (Levels 2–3), Early Intermediate (Levels 4–5), Advanced Intermediate (Levels 6–7), Senior (Levels 8–9), Level 10, ARCT, Open Piano
Rules & Syllabus
The Piano Syllabus will be available soon. Please check back for full details, including class descriptions, time limits, adjudication criteria, and Provincial qualification requirements.
Students and teachers are encouraged to review the syllabus carefully once it’s released to ensure entries are submitted in the appropriate class and age division.