CHOPIN FOUNDATION

The Chopin Foundation of the United States, Inc. is a national non-profit organization dedicated to the support of talented young American musicians in their struggle for career recognition. Since its inception in 1977, the Foundation has provided for young pianists the performance opportunities, exchange programs, special scholarships and awards and a chance to compete in the National Chopin Piano Competition of the U.S. held every five years in Miami. The Chopin Foundation is committed to making classical music available to the community initiating such diverse activities as free major public concerts, home musicales, and free publications. Its regional councils in South Florida, New York, San Francisco and Seattle carry on the Chopin Foundation mission nationally and locally.