Who is eligible: VAM piano students ages 26 and under
Application deadline: March 30, 2025
Competition dates: April 28, 2025
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 2025/26 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: March 30, 2025 11:59pm
Competition: April 28, 2025*
Eligibility
Eligible students are those currently enrolled in private piano lessons at VAM age 26 and under as of April 28, 2025. 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.
-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; no audio or video recording is permitted.
-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.
Apply
The Phyllis Salter Piano Competition is open to VAM students only. Please log in to your account to apply.