Virginia Waring International Piano Competition (Formerly the Joanna Hodges International Piano Competition)

Thank you to all our Supporters and Donors!

Your support makes it possible to:

  • present exciting young virtuoso pianists
  • help launch the careers of dozens of pianists from all over the world
  • enrich the cultural landscape of the Coachella Valley with
    • free outreach recitals,
    • free master classes
    • free school assemblies
    • fun "Dine-Arounds"
  • Please see our Event Calendar for upcoming events
  • Please see our Support section for membership, donor and volunteer opportunities
  • Applications are due October 15, 2012 for the 2013 Virginia Waring International Piano Competition for adults ages 18 - 35 which will be held March 24 - April 1, 2013 in the city of Palm Desert.  (The Junior and Intermediate Competitions for younger pianists will be held in 2015)

See examples from our competitions on YouTube.


CD's and DVD's of the 2011, 2009 and 2007 Competitions are available for purchase.
Call 760-773-2575 or email the VWIPC office for details.

The VWIPC is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization,Tax ID # 33-0025613