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  Celebration of the Amateur Pianist &
  Rocky Mountain Amateur Piano Competition
Announcing the
2009 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist
August 11-16
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Download the entry form

Amateur Pianists International (API) is pleased to invite you to participate in its 9th Celebration including:

  • The 2009 Rocky Mountain Amateur Piano Competition (RMAPC)
  • Two recitals by world-renowned professional performers
    • Norman Krieger (www.normankrieger.com)
    • Jo (piano) and Harvey (flute) Boatwright (Dallas Symphony emeriti)
  • A seminar by Norman Krieger designed to enhance piano performance
  • A master class by Norman Krieger
  • Performance opportunities in the Carnegie Room,
        Penrose Public Library
  • Several social functions
  • Please see schedule page for new location information
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    Participation in the Celebration can take one of three forms. Fees are listed in the application form.

     
    • Competitor: A maximum of 32 will be chosen based on submitted recordings. If you do not make it into the second round, you may wish to play in the library recital. The non-competitors have priority in this recital, with remaining slots available for competitors. Competitors will also be eligible to play in the Master Class. Fee listed in entry form.
    • Library Performer: Perform a 15-minute program in the beautiful Carnegie Room of the Penrose Public Library in downtown Colorado Springs. The library recital will be limited to 20 performers. Priority will be given to non-competitors. Library performers may attend all other activities at no extra charge. Fee listed in entry form.
    • Audience Member: Observe and have fun! All events, except Celebratory Dinner are open to the public. Fees are listed in entry form.
    As before, we have scheduled a one-day break between the selection of the finalists and the beginning of the finals. We hope that participants will all take advantage of this extra time to explore more of our beautiful surroundings than the four walls of our practice rooms. In fact, we can help set up local tours.

    Our job is to make your time with us a joyous experience. Whether you come as a Competitor, Library Performer or, Audience Member, we want you to leave here musically enriched with new friends who share your enthusiasm for the piano.

    Chuck Cabell President, API
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    The Official Hotel for the

    2009 Celebration of the Amateur Pianist

    The Clarion Hotel

    314 West Bijou Street

    Colorado Springs, Colorado 80903

    1-800-477-8610

    Reservations can be booked as soon as February 11, 2009

    Driving instructions: from Interstate 25 going north, take exit # 142 and turn left onto Bijou Street. If traveling to the south on I-25, take exit # 142 and turn right onto Bijou Street.

    Special rates: $79.00 per night includes breakfast buffet each day. There is an airport shuttle available from 6:30am -10:00pm Mountain Time.