| June 15, 2016 | Application deadline |
| July 15, 2016 | Notification of acceptance/non-acceptance |
| October 3, 2016 | Accepted contestants receive the music for the required piece |
| November 2, 2016 | Arrival date to Boulder, Colorado |
| November 3, 2016 | Competition check in, rehearsals/practicing in the hall |
| November 4, 2016 | Semi-final round |
| November 5, 2016 | Final round |
| November 6, 2016 | Closing concert and Award ceremony |