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.
2022/23 Applications Open
Bjorn & Lori Hareid Provincial Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Music students residing in BC age 26 and under as of April 17, 2023
Application deadline: April 17, 2023
Competition dates: May 29-31, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Kay Meek Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students 14 and older as of May 15, 2023
Application deadline: April 3, 2023
Competition dates: May 15, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition
Who is eligible: Chamber groups consisting of VAM registered students
Application deadline: May 15, 2023
Competition dates: June 10, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Barbara Clague Festival of Song
Who is eligible: VAM voice students aged 18 or under as of January 1, 2023
Application deadline: April 3, 2023
Competition dates: April 22, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition
Who is eligible: VAM woodwind & brass students
Application deadline: January 30, 2023
Competition dates: February 27, 2023
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, 2022
Application deadline: January 16, 2023
Competition dates: February 13, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Young Composers’ Competition
Who is eligible: Music students residing in BC age 22 and under as of December 31, 2022
Application deadline: January 9, 2023
Competition dates: February 11, 2023 finalist reading session with VAM Symphony Orchestra
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Alto Clef Festival
Who is eligible: VAM viola students
Application deadline: April 3, 2023
Competition dates: May 8, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Phyllis Salter Piano Competition
Who is eligible: VAM piano students ages 26 and under
Application deadline: April 3, 2023
Competition dates: May 1, 2023
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
2022/23 Applications Closed
VAMIS Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMIS
Application deadline: September 26
Competition dates: October 17
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
VAMJS Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMJS
Application deadline: September 26
Competition dates: October 17
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
VAMPJ Debut Spotlight Solo Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMPJS
Application deadline: September 26
Competition dates: October 17
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.