Who is eligible: VAM piano students aged 26 and under
Application deadline: April 5, 2027
Competition dates: May 4, 2027
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
The Vancouver Academy of Music Phyllis Salter Piano Competition is designed to identify young talented students and afford them recognition and financial assistance. Up to nine winners will be chosen with $4,500 in total scholarship awards available for 2027/28 VAM tuition.
Scholarships
Up to three $500 scholarships will be awarded to winners in each category:
-Age 26 and under as of May 4, 2027
-Age 18 and under as of May 4, 2027
-Age 12 and under as of May 4, 2027
Dates
Application deadline: April 5, 2027 11:59pm
Competition: May 4, 2027*
Eligibility
Eligible students are those currently enrolled in private piano lessons at VAM age 26 and under as of May 4, 2027. Previous winners of the Phyllis Salter Piano Competition are eligible to compete.
Adjudicators
Students will be adjudicated by a panel of two distinguished musicians external to VAM.
Competition Rules
-Applications must include a non-refundable registration fee of $65 made payable to the Vancouver Academy of Music.
-Students will be required to prepare one work with the following length requirements:
a) 12 and under: maximum of 8 minutes
b) 18 and under: maximum of 12 minutes
c) 26 and under: maximum 15 minutes
Concerti are not permitted.
-The competition is closed to the public with the exception of the parent/guardian and teacher of the student performing; no audio or video recording is permitted.
-The student must provide two copies of the score to the adjudicators (photocopies permitted).
-The adjudicators retain the right to withhold any prize if, in their opinion, it is not merited. All decisions made by the adjudicators are final and without appeal.
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