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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