Piano

Piano Festival Update – Provincial Nominees Announced

The Piano portion of COPAF has now concluded, and we are pleased to announce this year’s Provincial nominees.

Thank you to all performers, teachers, and families who made this portion of the festival so meaningful and memorable. Held April 15–17 at St. Michael’s Cathedral, the Piano Festival showcased an exceptional level of talent, dedication, and artistry from across the region.

Congratulations to the following performers who have been nominated to represent our region at Provincials:

River Dunn – Junior A Piano
Chase Liu – Junior A Piano Alternate
Cameron Liu – Junior B Piano
Nolan Wan – Intermediate Piano
Leo Chen – Intermediate Piano Alternate
Liz Heal – Senior Piano
Madelyn Patterson – Senior Piano Alternate
Tepi Porcelli-Newlands – Provincial Excellence Piano

Please note that while all of the above performers were nominated, not all will be advancing to Provincials.

We are incredibly proud of all participants and grateful to everyone who contributed to such an inspiring festival. We wish those advancing the very best as they go on to represent our region.

We look forward to welcoming you all back next year.

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

Please review the official COPAF Piano Syllabi for full details, including time limits, adjudication criteria, and Provincial qualification requirements.

Students and teachers are encouraged to read through the syllabus carefully to ensure they enter the appropriate class or age division.