The Carmel Debut International Piano Competition will hold its inaugural competition from June 19-21 for pianists ages 5-19. Around 90 semi-finalists from the United States, Kyrgyzstan, Israel, Japan, and North Korea will perform at the Center for the Performing Arts in Carmel, Indiana to be evaluated by four esteemed judges. On the final day, 36 finalists will compete within six age categories for scholarship awards totaling up to $1,000. The competition aims to promote musical education and the arts in central Indiana.