Young Musician Competition
Call for Submissions
The Victoria Symphony invites talented young instrumentalists under the age of 18 to apply for the Young Musician Competition! The winner will have the opportunity to perform as a soloist with the Victoria Symphony at the Symphony in the Summer Festival.
Eligibility
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Resident of Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.
- Born after 2008.
- Play piano, percussion, string, woodwind, or brass instrument at an advanced level.
Questions? Please contact Soile Stratkauskas: soile@victoriasymphony.ca | 250.412.1975
How to Apply
Please submit the following materials by email:
- Completed application form.
- A link to a video recording of yourself performing the piece you wish to perform with the Victoria Symphony. Private YouTube videos are accepted. The recording must include piano or orchestral accompaniment, and recordings of live concert performances are welcome. Videos must have been recorded on or after February 1, 2026.
Repertoire Requirements
The proposed work must meet the following criteria:
- Written for solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment, with orchestration suitable for a standard symphony orchestra or string orchestra.
- Total performance time of 5–12 minutes. One movement of a concerto or two or more shorter movements are eligible, provided the total duration falls within this range.
Additional Considerations
- The winner must be available to participate in rehearsals, performances, and donor events associated with the Symphony in the Summer Festival July 23-August 1, 2027.
- Priority will be given to applicants who have not previously performed as a soloist with the Victoria Symphony.
Application Deadline
Applications must be submitted by email to soile@victoriasymphony.ca no later than 11:59 p.m. on Monday, January 18, 2027. The winner will be announced by March 1, 2027.