On behalf of the United States International Duo Piano Competition (USIDPC) and the Staff of The Broadmoor Hotel, you are cordially invited to enter your student/s in the number one international duo competition in America. The 2012 event will be held January 6-8 at the beautiful, five-star Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, CO - a truly unforgettable experience. Ages six though adult are invited to enter the competition. Join us!
Students begin the entry process by submitting an application for enrollment, a CD of their selected piece/s, and entry fee. Click "The Competition" to learn more.
Applications are due November 15.The BROADMOOR is the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards. Click "The Broadmoor" to learn more.
A 5-Star Hotel for 50 YearsAre you ready to enroll your students? Do you have questions about the upcoming competition? Click "Contact" to learn more.
Join us January 6-8, 2012...
Rule 6: To qualify for acceptance in the competition, each duo team must submit an application form, a tape/CD of the selected duo work, and the non-refundable enrollment fee of $80.00 ($40 each student). (Include only the names of the partners and the title of the composition on the tape/CD).
Rule 7: Send only ONE check from the teacher payable to the USIDPC. Multiple checks will not be accepted. Applications received by the competition committee without the signature of each student, parent, and teacher will not be accepted.
Rule 8: All decisions of the judges are final. Judges are not required to name winners from each division should the level of the performances not meet the judges’ standards.
Rule 9: Applications must be received no later than November 15. If you have any questions, please email compete@usidpc.org. Only teachers may contact USIDPC.
Rule 10: Airfare, hotel and transportation will be at the expense of the entrants. The Broadmoor Hotel provides airport transportation for a nominal fee, which must be arranged through the hotel prior to arrival.
Each year the USIDPC hosts 75 winners representing Russia, Taiwan, Korea, China, India, Italy, Canada and the United States. The USIDPC adheres to the following rules for entry and performance.
Rule 1: Students enroll according to their age as of September 15 of the application year.
Rule 2: Only “DUO” works may be entered. Movements of concerti, sonatinas, sonatas, duets, trios, or other ensemble works are NOT allowed. Arrangements, transcriptions, and original duo works qualify for the competition.
Rule 3: A student may compete twice in his/her division, but each performance must be with a DIFFERENT duo partner. If competing twice, each work is considered a separate entry and must be enrolled on a separate application form with a separate CD.
Rule 4: Music DOES NOT have to be memorized for performances.
Rule 5: A panel of judges will adjudicate each CD. Winners of each of the divisions are invited to perform at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs.
The BROADMOOR is the longest-running consecutive winner of both the AAA Five-Diamond and Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star awards. Our 5 star Colorado Springs resort is located on 3,000 lush acres under the shadow of Cheyenne Mountain and offers an award-winning spa, fitness center, two swimming pools, three outdoor hot tubs, children's programs; 24-hour room service, valet parking, and 24 specialty retail shops.
Forbes Travel Guide Five-Star Awards announced its list of Five-Star winners for 2010 and honored The BROADMOOR for a record 50th consecutive year. The BROADMOOR is the only property ever to achieve this status. Join us January 6-8, 2012 at the United States International Duo Piano Competition!
U.S. International Piano Duo Competition
The Broadmoor Hotel, Colorado Springs
