Chicago International Music Competition

The Chicago International Music Competition will be held from July 16 - 24, 2025, in Chicago, USA. Sponsored by the International Institute of Piano Artistry and co-organized by Roosevelt University Chicago College of Performing Arts, this prestigious event is part of the efforts of the International Institute of Piano Artistry, a branch of the non-profit Gabunia Foundation. Founded to support the advancement of young pianists, the Gabunia Foundation plays a key role in fostering talent and providing opportunities for emerging artists.

CIMC offers young musicians an exceptional platform to showcase their skills and gain international recognition. The competition provides a unique opportunity for pianists to connect with renowned judges, educators, and peers from around the world, fostering both their personal and professional development. Through performance, masterclasses, and networking, participants have the chance to refine their craft and take significant steps toward a successful music career.

Each year, CIMC invites gifted young pianists from all over the globe, helping them build valuable experience, expand their cultural horizons, and further their musical journey.

International Institute of Piano Artistry

The International Institute of Piano Artistry seeks to enhance the artistic depth, technical skill, and overall artistic quality of performing and teaching. The Institute has many goals such as establishing an artist diploma of the highest attainment, founding international competitions that give students unique opportunities to display their gifts in front of a discerning and truly international audience and jury, and to promote the highest ideals of art music throughout the world.

Chicago International Music Competition is a platform for students to shine! Students will have the opportunity to compete for prizes and perform at prestigious, world-renowned venues. The events are more than a competition but special cultural events that serve to broaden students’ cultural awareness and heighten their own expectations. The competition will be adorned with a knowledgeable, world-class jury. Students will also have the opportunity to study in an intensive summer program with star faculty from all over the world. This program features lessons, master classes, and the camaraderie of knowing some of the finest pianists in the world.

Roosevelt University — Partner Institution

Roosevelt University offers the benefits of a unique, transformational, private education experience in a world class city. Our low tuition makes us one of the top choices for private schools in the Midwest. We are committed to Roosevelt’s founding mission, expanding inclusivity, diversity and access. This mission shines a guiding light for the unique artistic and academic experience, and robust programs taught by stellar faculty, at Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA). Comprising the Music Conservatory, the Theatre Conservatory, and the Interdisciplinary Conservatory, CCPA trains world-class musicians, theatre professionals, and artistic entrepreneurs in the heart of one of the country's most creatively accomplished cities.