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.
2021/22 Applications Open
Bjorn & Lori Hareid Provincial Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Music students residing in BC age 26 and under as of May 10, 2021
Application deadline: May 10, 2021
Competition dates: June 1-4, 2021
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Kay Meek Competition
Who is eligible: VAM students 14 and older as of May 31, 2021
Application deadline: May 12, 2021
Competition dates: May 26, 2021
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: April 12, 2021
Competition dates: April 25, 2021
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 29, 2021
Competition dates: April 11, 2021
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition
Who is eligible: VAM woodwind & brass students
Application deadline: February 16
Competition dates: March 8 (Competition) and March 14 (Winners' Recording)
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, 2020
Application deadline: January 25, 2021
Competition dates: February 8, 2021
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
Alto Clef Festival
Who is eligible: VAM viola students
Application deadline: May 17, 2021
Competition dates: May 31, 2021
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: May 3, 2021
Competition dates: May 17, 2021
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
2021/22 Applications Closed
VAMIS Concerto Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMIS
Application deadline: October 5
Competition dates: October 19
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 5
Competition dates: October 19
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
POSTPONED due to COVID-19: Aldo Parisot Cellofest Competition
Who is eligible: Students currently or previously enrolled in private cello lessons at VAM age 26 and under as of June 1, 2020
To apply: Applications are not currently available.
VAMPJ Debut Spotlight Solo Competition
Who is eligible: Registered members of VAMPJ
Application deadline: October 5
Competition dates: October 19
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.