Piano Concerto Camp 2026

Camp Overview

This is your opportunity to step beyond the piano and experience what it is like to perform with an orchestra.

The Piano Concerto Camp 2026 is a 5-day intensive program (4 days of training and 1 final performance). It is designed to give young pianists a rare, hands-on experience of rehearsing and performing with a live orchestra. Participants will work with the Immanuel Orchestra, a vibrant youth ensemble of around 40 musicians. The orchestra has worked with both local and international artists and has strong experience in concerto performances.

This is a day program (no overnight stay), with lunch and afternoon snacks provided. The camp is open to piano students at approximately Grade 7 level or above.

Learning Experience

During the camp, participants will grow as both soloists and ensemble musicians. They will learn how to play with an orchestra—how to listen, follow, and lead in a musical setting. Through orchestra rehearsals, coaching sessions, and workshops, students will improve their musical understanding, ensemble skills, and stage confidence. They will also explore different composers, styles, and ways of performing.

The camp ends with a final concert in a professional concert hall, where each participant will perform their concerto with orchestra and experience the full process from preparation to performance.

What each student will receive

Each participant will go through a complete concerto journey. Every activity is designed to be engaging and enjoyable, helping students grow in passion, discipline, and a spirit of collaboration.

4 rehearsals with orchestra, working closely with conductor and musicians
A final concert performance with orchestra in a professional concert hall
3 individual lessons with experienced faculty, focusing on musical and technical development
3 rehearsals with second piano (collaborative pianist provided) to prepare for orchestral work
Workshops on stage presence and performance confidence
Lecture sessions exploring the lives and music of Beethoven, Mendelssohn, and Haydn
Enrichment activities designed to broaden musical understanding and creativity
A group visit to the Piano Museum at 140 Wireless Building
A Certificate of Participation upon completion of the program

Venue

The camp will take place across three locations in Bangkok:

Days 1-3 (Tuesday 20th - Thursday 22nd October 2026) Yamaha Ratchadapisek Music School https://maps.app.goo.gl/DJWknG4QRDDoG5QP7
Day 4 (Friday 23rd October 2026) will be held at Royal Bangkok Symphony Music School, https://maps.app.goo.gl/3zPR3R4LfsyYejDQA
Day 5 Final Concert at Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music, https://maps.app.goo.gl/vCAxFoMJGexKwptq5
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from each venue.

Joining the camp

Audition

To participate in the camp, applicants must successfully pass an audition to ensure appropriate placement and artistic readiness. Two audition option are available:

Onsite Audition on Monday 15th June 2026 or
Online Audition (VDO recording) submit by either Monday 15th June 2026 for early decision or Sunday 9th August 2026 for late decision.

Applicants must perform one movement selected from the Repertoire Requirements listed below.
Performing with a second piano is encouraged but not mandatory. Applicants who choose this option must provide their own accompanist.
Performance from memory is encouraged but not required.
All performances shall be evaluated exclusively by the Jury Panel, duly appointed by the TIPF Committee. The Jury’s decisions shall be final.
Please note that places in the camp are limited and the organizer reserves the right to cancel the late online audition once places have been filled. Early preparation and timely application are therefore strongly advised.
A non-refundable application fee of 2,500 THB applies to both onsite and online audition tracks.

Repertoire Requirements

Participants choose only one movement from the list below to perform in both the audition and camp.

J. Haydn - Piano Concerto in D, Hob.XVIII:11 - I. Vivace
J. Haydn - Piano Concerto in D, Hob.XVIII:11 - III. Rondo all'Ungarese
F. Mendelssohn - Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 - I. Molto allegro con fuoco
F. Mendelssohn - Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor, Op. 25 - III. Presto—Molto allegro e vivace
L.V. Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 - I. Allegro con brio
L.V. Beethoven - Piano Concerto No. 1 in C major, Op. 15 - III. Rondo. Allegro scherzando

Applicants are required to contact the organizers to confirm the preferred edition and cadenza. To ensure consistency across the program, official scores will be provided and used throughout the camp.

thailandinternationalpianofest@gmail.com or
Line OA @tipf_official
FB Page www.facebook.com/ThailandInternationalPianoFestival

Video Requirements

For online applicants, please ensure your video meets the requirements.

The videos should be of decent quality (at least 720p resolution) with good sound quality and on an acoustic piano.
The video should be taken in one continuous, unedited take, on a fixed tripod or stable surface.
The pianist’s body, including the face, hands, and feet, must be clearly visible throughout the entire video.
No post-production editing is allowed. If this is found or suspected, the applicant may be disqualified.
The video should be uploaded onto YouTube, with the title of the video named as "ApplicantName_NameOf Piece_TIPFPianoConcertoCamp26", set to Private and sent to thailandinternationalpianofest@gmail.com before the deadline.

Fees

Audition - For both onsite and online applications, there is a non-refundable application fee of 2,500 THB.
Camp Participation Fee - 54,000 THB
Scholarship - Three scholarships are available and will be awarded based on the artistic merit and overall quality of the pianist. As scholarships are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, applicants who participate in the early audition track will have a higher likelihood of consideration. Please check back for more details on scholarships.

Click here to Apply for an Audition

Onsite Audition track

Deadline for onsite application form: Sunday 15th May 2026.
Onsite audition: Monday 15th June 2026.
Result announcement for onsite applicants: by Sunday 28th June 2026.

Online Audition track

Please note, applicants for online audition track are able to choose from one of two possible application deadlines. However, please take note that scholarships are awarded based on the artistic merit and overall quality of the audition and this is based on a first-come, first-served basis. As such, applicants who participate in the early audition track will have a higher likelihood of consideration.

Early Decision

Deadline for online application form: Sunday 15th May, 2026.
Deadline for sending VDO recording: Monday 15th June, 2026.
Result announcement for online applicants: by Sunday 28th June 2026.

Late Decision

Deadline for online application form: Sunday 9th August, 2026.
Deadline for sending VDO recording: Sunday 9th August, 2026.
Result announcement for online applicants: by Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Seat Confirmation

Applicants who are offered a place must confirm their participation by submitting the official online confirmation form and completing full payment within 14 days of the official announcement of results.
If both steps are not completed within this period, the offered place will be released.

Payment Deadlines

Onsite Track and Online Track (Early Decision): Full payment must be received by Sunday 12th July 2026.
Online Track (Late Decision): Full payment must be received no later than Sunday 6th September 2026.

Camp Dates

Camp dates: Tuesday 20th - Saturday 24th October 2026