There are TWO levels of participation in the NOPI program: ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS and OBSERVERS.

- ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS will receive FOUR private lessons and perform in ONE master class. NOPI students who choose to compete in the Solo Competition will receive THREE private lessons and perform in ONE master class.

- OBSERVERS will receive THREE private lessons and be invited to attend all of the NOPI and Keyboard Festival events.

- ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS will play on a Showcase Recital at the end of the Institute with scholarship prizes awarded.

- ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS may also compete in the New Orleans Piano Institute Concerto Competition sponsored by Hall Piano Company and the Steinway Society of New Orleans for a cash prize and the opportunity to perform with New Orleans Civic Symphony.

- ALL NOPI STUDENTS will observe master classes, attend lectures/presentations, and performances as well as the guest artist recitals of the New Orleans Keyboard Festival.

- ALL NOPI STUDENTS will have the opportunity to take a trip to historic New Orleans French Quarter.