Team Harmony

For three decades, the passion and commitment of the volunteer teams of the Dublin International Piano Competition have helped drive the DIPC on its upward trajectory. This group is collectively referred to as ‘Team Harmony’.

‘Team Harmony’  is the backbone of the daily operation of the Competition.  The work of ‘Team Harmony’ includes staffing the box office, programme selling and front of house team.

Through an extended network of volunteers, their families and friends, the ripples of the Competition have spread throughout the city and become securely embedded in the lives of many in a very personal way.   

Young pianists stay with host families, rather than in hotels and form a bond over the period of the Competition that has made for many life-long friendships.   

The uniquely nurturing nature of the Competition continues with a team of drivers who deliver Competitors to their practice and performance in the Competition, and the piano owners who open their homes to practising contestants, providing encouragement – and tea and sympathy! – whenever needed.  This ultimately creates a more successful competitive, as well as convivial, experience for all.

A member of ‘Team Harmony” is assigned to look after each Competitor for pre and post performance linking in with the experienced team in the Green Room.    

At the heart of the Competition, we re-discover the love of piano performance. The work of ‘Team Harmony’  embraces the ambition of the Competitors,  and enhances the experience of all involved in the Competition. We invite you to be a part of the Competition, by becoming a volunteer as part of ‘Team Harmony’ and enjoy a unique and uplifting experience. Please email info@dipc.ie if you’d like to get involved.

Drivers

A team of drivers is required for each round of the Competition. The drivers bring the Competitors from pillar to post over the duration of the Competition. Coupled with the commitment to take on this very important role, is the unique bond that is formed between the drivers and the Competitors. As the Competitors progress through the rounds of the Competition every effort is made to ‘twin’ the driver with the Competitor. The conversations in the car are always respected and viewed as sacrosanct!

Like all cultural organisations, the DIPC is working towards a more sustainable model. We have a reduced International Jury and a smaller number of Competitors are travelling to Dublin in comparison with the earlier years of the Competition.

Once Competitors have arrived in Dublin, they will be encouraged to use public transport to get around. However, there is always a requirement for Drivers and if you wish to volunteer, please get in touch with us at info@dipc.ie

‘New Dublin’ Bernadette Madden