VAM’s annual competitions aim to identify the accomplishment of talented students and offer recognition for their hard work. All competitions offer scholarship prizes to assist students in advancing their musical studies. For more information, please contact your VAM private teacher or email [email protected]
2016/17 Applications Available
2016/17 Competition Results
Kay Meek Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students age 14 and over as of May 19, 2017
Application deadline: April 19
Competition dates: May 19 (preliminary) and May 27 (final)
To apply: Click here to apply online or download an application form.
Barbara Clague Festival of Song
Who is eligible: VAM voice students born after January 1, 1998
Application deadline: February 28
Competition dates: March 31 (preliminary) and April 9 (final)
Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition
Who is eligible: VAM woodwind & brass students
Application deadline: February 24
Competition dates: March 24 (preliminary) and March 31 (final)
Phyllis Salter Piano Competition
Who is eligible: VAM piano students born between January 1, 1998 and December 31, 2002
Application deadline: January 3
Competition dates: February 3 (preliminary) and February 11 (final)
Bjorn & Lori Hareid Senior Secondary Competition
Who is eligible: String students in grades 10-12
Application deadline: December 23
Competition dates: February 2-4, 2017
VAMJS & VAMIS Concerto Competitions
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMJS & VAMIS
Application deadline: October 25
Competition dates: November 25 (VAMJS) & December 2 (VAMIS)
2016/17 Applications Closed
Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition
Who is eligible: Chamber ensembles recommended by the Chamber Music Institute
Application deadline: March 29
Competition dates: April 29
Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students 13 and under as of December 31, 2016
Application deadline: January 24
Competition dates: February 24 (preliminary) and March 5 (final)