Thank you to all who joined us for the 2026 A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition!
Stay tuned for more information about the 2027 competition.
The 2026 Winners
The RSC Piano Competition in honor of A. Ramón Rivera
Jr. Division
1st Prize: Julian Tushman, student of Sandra Hebert
2nd Prize: Arthur Zhou, student of Sandra Hebert
Sr. Division
1st Prize: Katherine Chen, student of Lois Shapiro
2nd Prize: Zhengfei Zhu, student of MinKyung Oh
The A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition
1st Prize: Milo Miller, student of Dr. Nilly Shilo
2nd Prize: Sunil Hegde, student of Deborah Nemko
3rd Prize and Bach Prize: Ryan Prentice, student of Helena Vesterman
The three first prize winners performed in an Honors Concert at RSC on May 3, 2026, along with the first prize winners of the Richter String Competion.
Entering the Competition
There are 2 divisions. Read below to learn more about each division's requirements. Applications are not yet open for the 2027 Competition.
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A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition (ARR)
Senior—grades 9-12
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RSC Piano Competition in Honor of A. Ramón Rivera (RSC)
Senior—grades 9-12
Junior—grades 6-8
A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition (ARR)
The A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition is open to all pianists in grades 9-12 who are actively taking private lessons.
Application Fee
$100 fee for all applicants
RSC Piano Competition in Honor of A. Ramón Rivera (RSC)
The RSC Piano Competition in Honor of A. Ramón Rivera (RSC) is open to pianists in grades 6-12 who are actively taking private lessons at The Rivers School Conservatory. Students in the RSC Competition compete for scholarship prizes. All competitors must be enrolled in their second consecutive semester or greater at RSC. Summers are not counted in this total.
RSC students can enter both the RSC Piano Competition in Honor of A. Ramón Rivera (RSC) and the A. Ramón Rivera Piano Competition (ARR).
Application Fee
$100 fee for all applicants