Who is eligible: VAM piano students ages 26 and under
Application deadline: April 8, 2024
Competition dates: April 29, 2024
To apply: Apply online or download an application form.
The Vancouver Academy of Music Phyllis Salter Piano Competition is designed to identify young talented students and afford them recognition and financial assistance. Up to nine winners will be chosen with $4,500 in total scholarship awards available for 2024/25 VAM tuition.
Scholarships
Up to three $500 scholarships will be awarded to winners in each category:
-Age 26 and under
-Age 18 and under
-Age 12 and under
Dates
Application deadline: April 8, 2024 11:59pm
Competition: April 29, 2024*
Eligibility
Eligible students are those currently enrolled in private piano lessons at VAM age 26 and under as of April 29, 2024. Previous winners of the Phyllis Salter Piano Competition are eligible to compete.
Adjudicators
Students will be adjudicated by a panel of 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. The application fee includes audio and video recording services provided by VAM; no other audio or video recording is permitted.
-Students will be required to prepare one work with the following length requirements:
a) 12 and under: maximum of 8 minutes
b) 18 and under: maximum of 12 minutes
c) 26 and under: maximum 15 minutes
Concerti are not permitted.
-The competition is closed to the public with the exception of the parent/guardian and teacher of the student performing.
-The student must provide two copies of the score to the adjudicators (photocopies 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.
-By submitting an application, students and their parent/guardian understand that any recording resulting from the competition may be used for VAM promotional purposes.
Apply
The Phyllis Salter Piano Competition is open to VAM students only. Please log in to your account to apply.