Every other year, we invite submissions of original orchestral compositions from Canadians 32 years of age and under for judging by an expert panel.

$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.

Application Form will be available in spring 2027 for the 2027/28 competition.

2025/26 Winners

Grand Prize: ‘Dans la tourbiere, je m'allongerai sur la mousse’ by Charles-Vincent Lemelin

Runner-Up: ‘Because I Sing’ by Darren Xu

Promising High School Composer: ‘Whispers Over Water' by Chengyue Wu

Previous Winners

2023/24: 'Ellipse of a Cry’ by Simon Rivet

2021/22: “Grazie Altrettanto” by Umberto Quattrociocchi

2019/20: “Unanswered Letters” by Dr. Matthew Emery

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