Recognized as one of the premier piano competitions, SFIPC brings outstanding young artists from around the globe to San Francisco, where they are heard by an esteemed jury of professors from leading conservatories—SFCM, Juilliard, Yale, Stanford, NEC, and Peabody (JHU).

Bay PianoFest, now celebrating its 5th anniversary in San Francisco, features a distinguished jury of internationally recognized musicians. The professional category includes First Round jurors James Giles, Elizabeth Schumann, and Mayron Tsong, with the Final Round chaired by Yoshikazu Nagai alongside Douglas Humphreys. Rising young contestants may also be evaluated by Dr. Hyewon Chang in the preliminary rounds, while Baichao Lan serves as part of the Junior Jury—all contributing to a rich, multi-tiered adjudication experience. Applications are now open for 2025.

The Lamorinda Community Orchestra fosters community music-making through welcoming rehearsals and public performances. We are honored to help strengthen their operations and expand their reach.