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.
2019/20 Applications Available
Bjorn & Lori Hareid Provincial Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Music students residing in BC age 24 and under as of June 1, 2020
Application deadline: May 4
Competition dates: June 2-5
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Kay Meek Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students age 14 and over as of May 31, 2019
Application deadline: April 27
Competition dates: May 25
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Elsje de Ridder Armstrong Chamber Music Competition
Who is eligible: Chamber groups consisting of VAM private students
Application deadline: April 6
Competition dates: April 26
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Barbara Clague Festival of Song
Who is eligible: VAM voice students born after January 1, 2001
Application deadline: March 16
Competition dates: April 18
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition
Who is eligible: VAM woodwind & brass students
Application deadline: February 3
Competition dates: February 24 (Competition) and March 5 (Winner's Concert)
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, 2019
Application deadline: January 20
Competition dates: February 10 (competition) and 23 (scholarship recital)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Alto Clef Festival
Who is eligible: VAM viola students
Application deadline: April 14
Competition dates: May 11 (competition) and May 28 (concert)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Aldo Parisot Cellofest Competition
Who is eligible: Students currently or previously enrolled in private cello lessons at VAM age 24 and under as of June 1, 2020
Application deadline: May 4
Competition dates: June 1, 5, 7
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 6
Competition dates: May 5 (competition) & May 31 (concert)
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
2019/20 Applications Closed
VAMIS Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMIS
Application deadline: October 7
Competition dates: October 21
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, 2019
Application deadline: January 10
Competition dates: April 4 finalist reading session with VAM Symphony Orchestra
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
VAMJS Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMJS
Application deadline: October 7
Competition dates: October 21
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.