Who is eligible: VAM woodwind, brass, & percussion students
Application deadline: January 26, 2025
Competition dates: February 24, 2025
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
The Vancouver Academy of Music Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind and Brass Competition is designed to offer recognition and financial assistance to talented woodwind and brass students. $1,200 total in scholarships will be awarded for 2025/26 VAM tuition.
Instruments
Flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone, tuba, percussion
Eligibility
Eligible students are those enrolled in VAM private lessons for any of the instruments listed above.
Dates
Application Deadline: January 26, 2025, 11:59pm
Competition: February 24, 2025*
* Students will receive notice of their specific time slot following the application deadline.
Categories
Junior: ages 15 and under
Senior: ages 16+
Adjudicators
Students will be evaluated by two distinguished musicians external to VAM.
Competition Rules
-Applications must include a non-refundable registration fee of $60 made payable to the Vancouver Academy of Music.
-Two copies of the music must be submitted to the adjudicators (photocopies permitted).
-Applicants must prepare one work with accompaniment not to exceed 15 minutes in duration.
-All applicants are responsible for arranging a pianist.
-The competition phase will be closed to the public with the exception of the parents/guardians and teacher of the student performing; No audio or video recording is permitted.
-The adjudicators retain the right to withhold any prize if, in their opinion, it is not merited. All decisions made by the adjudicators are final and without appeal.
Application Form
The Jerold Gerbrecht Woodwind & Brass Competition is open to VAM students only. Please log in to your account to apply.