About the Competition
Provincial Entry Deadline: February 1, 2027
Provincial Adjudication: Decision by February 20, 2027
National Entry Deadline: March 1, 2027
National Competition: Wolfville, Nova Scotia – July 14-16, 2027
The CFMTA/FCAPM National Competition is held in conjunction with the CFMTA National Convention in odd years.
SRMTA holds a Provincial Competition (Recorded Submission) to determine a Saskatchewan representative.
- In the event there is one competitor, an adjudication will still occur to determine eligibility.
- An alternate may be selected by the adjudicator in the event that the winner, through unforeseen circumstances, cannot compete.
- Please contact the Provincial Competition Event Coordinator for repertoire guidance for the Provincial Competition.
- Due to the early date for provincial competition, the entire semi-final repertoire is not required.
- 10-15 minutes of repertoire is required with a preference for material from the semi-final repertoire.
- Recorded submission: The recording must be made between January 15 and February 1. The recording must be a single take. Please start the video recording by holding up a cell phone with the day’s date visible. The recording should be uploaded to YouTube on the setting “Unlisted”. The YouTube link should be included in the application form.
Competitors and their teachers are responsible for reading and understanding the regulations governing the CFMTA/FCAPM National Multidiscipline Competition, as well as those of the provincial-level competition.
Awards
Semi-Final Round Awards
- $1,000 – The Ernst Schneider Canadian Music Award: for the best performance of a Canadian composition
- $1,000 – The Chopin Award: for the best performance of a Chopin composition [1]
- $1,500 – The Willard Schultz Baroque Music Award: to the performer whose reading of Baroque music best communicates the intentions of the composer [2]
- $1,500 – The Willard Schultz Most Promising Performing Artist Award: to the performer who shows the most promise overall as a performing artist
- $500 Canadian Musical Diversity [3]
[1] To be eligible for the Chopin Award, the Semi-Final program must include a work by Chopin.
[2] To be eligible for the Willard Schultz Baroque Award, the Semi-Final program must include a work from that era.
[3] To be eligible for the Canadian Musical Diversity Award, competitors are encouraged to include a work demonstrating some aspect of Canadian music diversity in one of their competition programs. A short written explanation of the specific aspect of diversity demonstrated and its significance to the performer must be submitted with the application form. (100 words or less) This new competition has been created in order to celebrate our commitment to musical diversity in Canada and it will harmonize beautifully with the theme of our virtual conference 2021.
Final Round Awards
- First Place: $5,000.00
- Second Place: $3,000.00
- Third Place: $2,000.00
Rules & Regulations
National Competition Rules and Regulations
Please note:
- Late applications will not be accepted.
- Decisions of the Adjudicator at every stage of the competition are final and not subject to question, review, or appeal.
- SRMTA will cover the competitor’s transportation, national entry fee, and an accommodation subsidy with receipts at a maximum of $500.
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Past Winners
- 2022 Jerry Hu, Saskatoon
- 2021 Sydney Clarke
- 2019 Alice Li, Saskatoon
- 2017 No entries
- 2015 Eric Bews, Saskatoon
- 2013 Maria Fuller, Earl Grey
- 2011 Meagan Milatz, Regina
- 2009 None
