
Every other year, we invite submissions of original orchestral compositions from Canadians 32 years of age and under for judging by an expert panel.
We are now accepting applications until November 3, 2025 with judging to be completed in early 2026. The Grand Prize composition being performed in our March 2026 concert.
$4,000 in cash prizes will be awarded in three categories: a $2,500 Grand Prize, a $1,000 Runner-up, and a $500 Promising High School Composer prize.
Full details and application form
2023/24 Winners
Grand Prize $2500: ‘Ellipse of a Cry’ by Simon Rivet
Runner Up $1000: ‘Tree Lines’ by Leslie Opatril
Promising High School Composer $500: ‘The Light of Yule’ by Irene Huang
Previous Winners
2021/22: “Grazie Altrettanto” by Umberto Quattrociocchi
2019/20: “Unanswered Letters” by Dr. Matthew Emery
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