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Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition

The Vancouver Academy of Music Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition is designed to identify young talented students and afford them recognition and financial assistance. Students will be adjudicated by one distinguished musician external to VAM, with $2,750 total scholarship awards available for 2024/25 VAM tuition. Dates Application Deadline: May 13, 2024, 11:59pm Competition:… Read more »

Alto Clef Festival

The Vancouver Academy of Music Alto Clef Festival is designed to identify talented viola students and afford them recognition and financial assistance. One adjudicator external to VAM will evaluate contestants with $1,000 in total scholarships awarded for 2024/25 VAM tuition. Eligibility Eligible students: – those are registered in private lessons with a viola teacher at… Read more »

Bjorn & Lori Hareid Provincial Concerto Competition

Welcome to one of British Columbia’s most exciting competitions that occurs once every two years and provides a unique opportunity for aspiring musicians to perform as soloist with the VAM Symphony Orchestra. The Bjorn & Lori Hareid Provincial Concerto Competition is categorized into instrument and age groups and is open to any music student residing… Read more »

Kay Meek Competition

The Vancouver Academy of Music Kay Meek Competition is designed to identify young talented students and afford them recognition and financial assistance. Six students will be awarded scholarships, with the First Prize winner appearing as soloist with the VAM Symphony Orchestra. Dates Application Deadline: April 15, 2024, 11:59pm Competition: May 13, 2024* *Students will receive… Read more »