VAM’s annual competitions aim to identify the accomplishment of talented students and offer recognition for their hard work. Awards include opportunities to perform as soloist with one of VAM’s orchestras and scholarships to assist students in advancing their musical studies.
2017/18 Applications Available
VAM Symphony Orchestra Orpheum Theatre Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Music students residing in BC age 24 and under as of June 1, 2018
Application deadline: May 4
Competition dates: June 7-8
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Kay Meek Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students age 14 and over as of May 19, 2018
Application deadline: April 18
Competition dates: May 18 (preliminary) and May 26 (final)
2017/18 Applications Closed
Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition
Who is eligible: Chamber ensembles recommended by the Chamber Music Institute
Application deadline: March 28
Competition dates: April 28
Barbara Clague Festival of Song
Who is eligible: VAM voice students born after January 1, 1999
Application deadline: March 6
Competition dates: April 6 (preliminary), April 7 (finalist workshop) & April 14 (final)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition
Who is eligible: VAM woodwind & brass students
Application deadline: February 2
Competition dates: March 2 (preliminary) and March 9 (final)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Edith Lando Gifted Youth Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students 13 and under as of December 31, 2017
Application deadline: January 23
Competition dates: February 23 (preliminary), March 4 (final)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Phyllis Salter Piano Competition
Who is eligible: VAM piano students born between January 1, 1999 and December 31, 2003
Application deadline: January 15
Competition dates: January 29 (preliminary), February 3 (final)
Bjorn & Lori Hareid Senior Secondary Competition
Who is eligible: Woodwind, brass, and percussion students in grades 10-12
Application deadline: January 10
Competition dates: January 31-February 1 (preliminary), February 10 (final)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form
VAMJS & VAMIS Concerto Competitions
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMJS & VAMIS
Application deadline: October 24
Competition dates: November 17 (VAMJS) and November 24 (VAMIS)
Young Composers Competition
Who is eligible: Music students residing in BC age 22 and under as of December 22, 2017
Application deadline: January 8
Competition dates: March 3 finalist reading session, October 2018 winners' concert
To apply: Apply online or download an application form