Vancouver Chamber Choir presents 11th Biennial Young Composers' Competition

The Vancouver Chamber Choir encourages young composers (ages 8-22) to submit applications to the 11th Biennial Young Composers' Competition. It is an opportunity to compose for Canada's premiere choir, have the composition performed in the choir's concert series, and receive a cash award!

ENTRY DEADLINE: 5pm Monday, February 18, 2013

The entry form is available here.

Entries are judged in three age categories: Elementary (8-12), Secondary (13-17) and College/University (18-22), with several special awards for the best submissions by residents of British Columbia.  A panel of musicians selected by the Vancouver Chamber Choir adjudicates the competition by assessing the originality and craftsmanship of the music and, where appropriate, the words.

Finalist compositions will be performed at the concert YOUTH & MUSIC on Friday, April 19, 2013 at 8pm (Ryerson United Church, 2205 West 45th Ave, Vancouver).  Cash awards will be presented to two winners in each age group and also in the special BC categories.  Young composers are encouraged to seek the support of their own choir or school, which may also be eligible for an award.

In addition, all entrants will receive four tickets to a Vancouver Chamber Choir subscription series concert of their choice in the 2013-2014 season.