Instrumental with accompaniment / Composititions instrumentales avec accompagnement
Level / Niveaux 3 - 4
Carefree – Gloria Chu
Level / Niveaux 5 - 6
Tears of Hope – Gloria Chu
Piano / Piano
Level / Niveaux 3 - 4
Glide of the Two Terns - Dana Baitz
Level / Niveaux 5 - 6
Whiskeyjack - Maria Case
Vocal with accompaniment / Chant accompagné
Level / Niveaux 5 - 6
Monarch Butterfly - Katy Dosman
Panelists:
- Marlaine Osgood
- Anita Perry
- Heather Waldner
Instrumental with accompaniment 3 - 4 / Composititions instrumentales avec accompagnement 3 - 4
The Flow of Life (Complete) The Flow of Life (Violin only) – Gloria Chu
Piano 3 - 4
Les champs de ble – Christina Kolos
Piano 5 - 6 level
Lakeside Prayer – Kevin Gibson
Panelists
- Anne Avery
- Joyce Janzen
- Jen Lanthier
Instrumental with accompaniment 3-4 / Compositions instrumentales avec accompagnement 3-4
- For the Children (Susan Griesdale, Ontario)
Instrumental with accompaniment 5-6 / Compositions instrumentales avec accompagnement 5-6
- Shipwreck Beach (Lori Jede, Manitoba)
Vocal with accompaniment 3-4 / Compositions vocales avec accompagnement 3-4
- May There be Bells of Joy (Lori Jede, Manitoba)
Vocal with accompaniment 5-6 / Compositions vocales avec accompagnement 5-6
- Birds of Spring (Victor Avila, Ontario)
Piano 3-4 Level / Piano Niveaux 3-4
- Tiptoe through the Snow (Lori Jede, Manitoba)
Piano 5-6 level / Piano Niveaux 5-6
- Maple Syrup Moon (Kathleen Feenstra, BC)
Panelists
- Rosemarie Horne
- Peggy L'Hoir
- Ernst Schneider
Piano grade 3-4 level
- Prairie Breeze by K. Colleen Roller (AB)
Piano grade 5-6 level
- Thistle Flower by Alice Dearden (ON)
Panelist:
- Rosemarie Horne
- Ernst Schneider
2020
- Piano grade 3-4 level - The Greater Snow Goose by Josée Allard (QC)
- Piano grade 5-6 level (Tied)
- High Tide by Valerie Carreau (QC
- A New Horizon by Scott Frederick Bills
Panelists:
- Rosemarie Horne
- Peggy L'Hoir
- Cindy Taylor
2019
- One Piano – Four Hands : Grades 3-4 In My Hometown by Zoe Henderson (ON)
- One Piano – Four Hands : Grade 6-7 Snow Blanket by Jilian Meyer (AB)
- Two Pianos – Four Hands : Grades 3-4 The Starry Night / La nuit étoilée by Valérie Carreau (QC)
- Two Pianos – Four Hands : Grades 6-7 (Tied)
- Cascade Mountain Celebration by Anita Parry (BC)
- Day at Skaha Lake Beach by Ernst Schneider (BC)
2018
- Jen Lanthier (ON)- Olympic Polonaise
- Joyce Janzen (BC) - O Canada (The Place We All Call Home)
2017
- Joanne Bender - Remembering
- Darby Branscombe - Frosted Panes
- Valérie Carreau - Envolée
- Susan Griesdale - The Road Goes On
- Beth Hamilton - Reconciliation
- Daelin Henschel - Horizons
- Justin Lapierre - The Magdalen
- Michael Miller - Three Wabanaki Songs
- Andrea Neustaeter - Sun's Last Dance
- Anita Perry - Go Canada Go
- Amy Polczer - Shades of Blues
- Keenan Reimer-Watts - 6 Pieces for Four Hands
- Lynette Sawatsky - True, Strong and Free
- Sarah Spring - Tree tappin' time
- Ryszard Wrzaskala - Beautiful and Free
2016
- Piano Grade 3-4 level - Rocky Mountain Ride by Kathleen Feenstra (BC)
- Piano Grade 5-6 level - July 1st by Joanne Bender (ON)
- Junior Choral - The Moon by Georgina Craig (BC)
2015
- Piano Grade 3-4 level -
- Piano Grade 5-6 level -
2014
- Piano Grade 3-4 level - Wishing you a Very Happy Holiday by Clifford Crawley (NFL)
- Piano Grade 5-6 level - Skeleton Dance by Anita Perry (BC)
- Junior Choral - There was a Time by Clifford Crawley (NFL)
2013
- Piano Grade 3-4 level - Lunar Eclipse by Jennifer Lanthier (ON)
- Piano Grade 5-6 level - Crystal Beach Rag by Andrew Fox, (ON)
- Junior Choral - The Bird's Lullaby by Ernst Schneider (BC)
2012
- Piano Grade 3-4 level - Land of the Silver Birch by Jamie Hillman (ON)
- Piano Grade 5-6 level - Tumbleweed Dance by Kye Marchall (ON)
- Junior Choral - Snowflakes by Janet Gieck (SK)
2011
- Piano Grade 3-4 level -
- Piano Grade 5-6 level -
- Junior Choral -
2010
- Piano Grade 3-4 level -
- Piano Grade 5-6 level -
- Junior Choral -
2009
- Piano Grade 3-4 level - A Canadian Portrait by Sarah Konecsni
- Piano Grade 5-6 level - Maple Dust by Marha Hill Duncan (ON)
The aims of Canada Music Week are to bring to the attention of the public, through various means, the importance of Canadian music; to support composers and performers of Canadian music; to introduce contemporary music to young Canadians and stimulate a keener appreciation and understanding of this music; and to encourage music educators to widen their knowledge and experience of Canadian works.
Canada Music Week is dedicated to music in its fullest sense but since 1967 particular focus has been on the Canadian cultural content. Thousands of Canadians experience Canada Music Week festivities each year in their communities.
History of Canada Music Week
Canada Music Week was initiated in 1960 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers' Association (CFMTA). Canada Music Week is celebrated during the third week of November.
In 1957 Violet Isfeld, who was then president of the Canadian Federation of Music Teacher's Association, proposed that a National Week for Music be initiated in 1960 to commemorate the 25th Anniversary of the founding of the Federation. The response was enthusiastic and the celebration so successful that the next year (1961) it was decided by CFMTA council to make "Canada Music Week" an annual event.
Music Week Reports
- Canada Music Week 2023
- Canada Music Week 2022
- Canada Music Week 2021
- Canada Music Week 2020
- Canada Music Week 2019
- Canada Music Week 2018
- Canada Music Week 2017
- Canada Music Week 2016
- Canada Music Week 2015
- Canada Music Week 2014
- Canada Music Week 2013
- Canada Music Week 2012
- Canada Music Week 2011
- 50th Anniversary of Canada Music Week 2010
- Canada Music Week 2010
- Canada Music Week 2009
Les objectifs de la Semaine de la musique canadienne sont de faire connaître au public l'importance de la musique canadienne par différents moyens, d'appuyer les compositeurs et les interprètes de musique canadienne, de familiariser les jeunes Canadiens avec la musique contemporaine et les amener à apprécier et mieux comprendre ce style musical, et d'encourager les professeurs de musique à approfondir leurs connaissances et leur expérience avec les œuvres canadiennes.
La Semaine de la musique canadienne est consacrée à la musique sous toutes ses facettes. Cependant, depuis 1967, une attention particulière est accordée au contenu culturel canadien. Chaque année, des milliers de Canadiens vivent l'expérience des festivités de la Semaine de la musique canadienne au sein de leur communauté.
Historique de la Semaine de la musique canadienne
La Semaine de la musique canadienne fut instaurée en 1960 pour célébrer le 25e anniversaire de la Fédération canadienne des associations de professeurs de musique (FCAPM/CFMTA). Les célébrations de la Semaine de la musique canadienne ont lieu la troisième semaine de novembre.
En 1957, Violet Islet, qui était alors présidente de la Fédération canadienne des associations de professeurs de musique, proposa d'instaurer à partir de 1960 la Semaine de la musique canadienne pour célébrer le 25e anniversaire de la fondation de la fédération. La réponse fut enthousiaste et les célébrations connurent un tel succès que l'année suivante, en 1961, il fut décidé que le conseil de la FCAPM ferait de la Semaine de la musique canadienne un événement annuel.
The National CFMTA Essay Competition invites submissions of essays on any topic related to music teaching, pedagogy or performance practice. This competition is open to all Canadian residents. There is no fee to enter.
Le concours national de dissertation de la FCAPM accepte la soumission de textes sur tous les sujets concernant l'enseignement et la pédagogie de la musique ou l'exécution musicale. Ce concours est ouvert à tous les résidents canadiens. L'inscription est gratuite.
University Doctoral Level / Niveau universitaire doctoral
1st place / 1re place ($1000.00)
Sponsored by CFMTA/FCAPM in honor of founder and major donor, Dr. Lorna Wanzel
Changchun Du, McGill University Schulich School of Music
Exploration of Cultivating Children's Musical Expressiveness in Piano Playing: A musical case study of Robert Schumann's Album for the Young Op. 68
University Graduate Level / Niveau universitaire – deuxième cycle
1st place / 1re place ($1,000.00) Co-Winners $500.00 each
Sponsored by Donors: Joanne Lougheed, Karen Turpin, Leanne Hiebert, Catherine Bartlett
Co-winner Charmaine Iormetti, University of Western Ontario
At the Beginning of Phonation: Creation of Vocal Colours through Glottal Configuration and Vocal Tract Filtering
AND
Co-winner Julia Perry, Memorial University of Newfoundland
When I’m Holding a Trumpet, I Don’t Get Misgendered: Exploring the Intersections between Instrument-Gender Associations and the Transgender Experience
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place / 1re place ($500.00)
Sponsored by Music Teachers' Association of the Northwest Territories
Sophia Kagolovskaya, Wilfrid Laurier University
Clara Schumann’s Career and Gender: The Masculine Gender Role and the Werktreue Paradigm
High School / Élèves du secondaire
Not presented in 2024
Our adjudicators for the 2024 competition were / Nos juges pour le concours 2024 étaient :
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Olivia Adams MA
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Dr. Emily Logan
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Dr. Lori Lynn Penny
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Bronwyn Schuman, MM
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Susan Shantora, MMus, NATS
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Dr. Bethany Turpin
University Doctoral Level / Niveau universitaire doctoral
1st place / 1re place ($3000.00) $1500.00 Each co winner
Sponsored by Dr. Lorna Wanzel
CO winner: Bronwyn Schuman, McGill University - Free Musical Play and Children’s Musical Development
And
CO winner: Olivia Adams, Ottawa University - Playing Off Key: Gender and Race Disparity in Piano Literature
University Graduate Level / Niveau universitaire – deuxième cycle
1st place / 1re place ($2,000.00)
Sponsored by Dr. Lorna Wanzel
Rebekah Dennis, McGill University - Shifting the Field of Western Music from Colonization Project to a Decolonization Project
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place / 1re place ($1000.00)
Sponsored by Joanne Lougheed, Karen Turpin, NBRMTA, and Catherine Bartlett.
Graeme Dyck, University of Saskatchewan - Continuing Cage: Ambient Music as Listener Indeterminacy
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place / 1re place ($500.00)
Sponsored by Nathene Arthur, and Leanne Hiebert.
Alex Ketchum, Ecole Sir John Franklin High School, Yellowknife, NT - Out of Tune: An Exploration of the Evolution of Tuning in Western Music
Our adjudicators for the 2023 competition were / Nos juges pour le concours 2023 étaient :
- Dr. David Rogosin
- Prof. David Cote
- Dr. Maureen Volk
- Dr. Terence Dawson
- Dr. Bethany Turpin
- Dr. Lori Lynn Penny
- Sandra DiCienzio, MA
- Ms. Maryan Threndyle. M. Mus
University Doctoral Level / Niveau universitaire doctoral
1st place / 1re place ($3000.00)
Sponsored by Dr. Lorna Wanzel
Bronwyn Schuman, McGill University, Quebec - Facilitating the Development of Imagined Musical Worlds in Children’s Music Lessons
University Graduate Level / Niveau universitaire – deuxième cycle
1st place / 1re place ($2,000.00)
Sponsored by Dr. Lorna Wanzel
Jonathan Hicks, Memorial University of NL - Decolonization in Canadian High School Music Education: Some Perspectives From a Settler-Teacher
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place / 1re place ($1000.00)
Sponsored by NWT Music Teachers Association and Parr Academy of the Arts.
Emma Cameron, Mount Allison University, NB - Interruption and Contra-Structural Melodic Impulses in Haydn’s Rondo Themes
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place / 1re place ($500.00)
Sponsored by generous donors and supporters of the arts and education.
Evan Yin, Old Scona Academic High School, Edmonton, Alberta - Light and Dark – The dual nature of tritones in establishing tonal brightness
Our adjudicators for the 2022 competition were / Nos juges pour le concours 2022 étaient :
- Dr. Terence E. Dawson
- Lynn Johnson
- Dr. Emily Logan
- Susan Shantora
- Dr. Bethany Turpin
- Maryan Threndyle
- Dr. Maureen Volk
University Graduate Level / Niveau universitaire – deuxième cycle
1st place / 1re place ($2,000.00)
Olivia Adams - University of Ottawa She Sounds: Leveling Piano Music by Black, Indigenous and Women of Colour
University Doctoral Level / Niveau universitaire doctoral
1st place / 1re place ($3000.00)
Anneli Loepp Thiessen - University of Ottawa Examining Whiteness in the Royal Conservatory of Music History Curricula
2020
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Bo-rum Hammond, McGill University - Approaches to Social Justice in Community Music Settings
2nd place - Jarren Dunn, McGilll University - The Role of the Piano in Mov. 1 of Brahms’s Piano Concerto in D minor Op.15
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Reanne Vander Brink, University of Lethbridge - Stained Glass: Robert Schumann and the Lens of Mental Illness
2nd place - Emma Cameron, Mount Allison University - Lacking an Original Voice: Neoclassicism in Henri Dutilleaux’s Au Gre des Ondes
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place - Jessica Song, University Hill Secondary - It’s Complicated: Exploring Relationships between AI and our Music Classrooms of the Future
2nd place - Kiara Louw, Penticton Secondary - The Power of Vocalises
2019
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Karen Gerelus, University of Calgary - Images of Piano Teachers in Popular Culture
2nd place - Andrea Pedro, University of Alberta - Unity of Sense and Spirituality in Scriabin’s Prometheus
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Olivia Adams, Western University - Introducing Contemporary Music to the Young Pianist
2nd place - Reanne Vanden Brink, University of Lethbridge - Strategizing Music Performance Anxiety: a Pedagogical Approach
2018
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Francisco Reyes Peguero, McGill University The Gatekeepers: The Culture of Higher Music institutions and its Conditioning of the Field of Music Education and the Music Teaching Profession.
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Emily Leavitt, Mount Allison University Percussion, Passion, and Painting for the Piano: An Exploratory Essay Examining Claude Debussy’s use of External Influences.
2nd place - Olivia Adams, University of Western Ontario Asian Influences in Alexina Louie’s Piano Music
2017
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Kevin Ngo, University of Calgary Studying Mozart’s Piano Music in the 21st Century: Are we using the wrong texts?
2nd place - Gabrielle Smith, McGill University All education is political, teaching is never a neutral act
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Helen Geng, University of Toronto Multicultural Repertoire in Concert Band
2nd place - Sarah Klapman, Mount Allison University Mushroom Cloud Music: The postmodern supernatural in Adams’ Doctor Atomic
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place - William Lin, BC Integrating Music with STEM Education
2nd place - Gabrielle Bonifacio, BC Band Wants You!
2016
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Gretchen Schwarz, McGill University Authentic Transmission: Ghanaian Music Pedagogy for Westerners
2nd place - Hilary McLaughlin, University of Toronto Finding Musical Expression Through Photography and Film
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Chris Taeyoung Kin, University of Toronto Bridging the Gap Between Classically Trained University Music Educators and Classroom Pedagogy
2nd place - Louisa Lu, University of Alberta Music therapy as an alternative and more desired treatment for Alzheimer’s disease
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place - Zelyn Lee, BC Tennis and the Piano: Integrating Sports into Music
2nd place - Evelyn Verhoef, AB Music Therapy and the Autistic Child
2015
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Karen King, University of Ottawa Context, Analysis and Pedagogical Implications of Liszt’s “St Francois d’Assise: la prédication aux oiseaux”
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Anna Wang McGill University Four Solitudes
2nd place - Thomas Ingram University of Manitoba “Blow pretty strong”: Kinaesthesia, solipsism and the problem of clarinet pedagogy
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place - Luke Henderson, Nova Scotia The “Reel” Deal: Benefits of Traditional Fiddle Playing for Classical Violin Students
2nd place - Cynthia Gan, Alberta The Eccentric Prodigy: Challenges Facing Musically Gifted Children, their Parents, and their Teachers Honourable Mention Elizabeth Roberts, Manitoba The Art of Performing: how music and public speaking are similar
2014
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Kelvin Chan, McGill University Three significant challenges facing El Sistema organizers in the United States
2nd place - Elizabeth Skinner, McGill University Metis Fiddling: Contextual Authenticity
Honourable mention Graham Isaak, Conservatoire de musique de Montréal Widespread Mystery: Canadian Music History University
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Sarah Suchan, University of Saskatchewan Education of First Nations Music: Approaches to Effective Integration in the Band Classroom
2nd place - Gregory Lewis, University of Manitoba Successful Music Lessons After Divorce: How a Child can Excel with Music Lessons While Practicing in Two Different Homes
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place - Augusta Redekop, Manitoba From Britney to Berio: My Journey of Singing and Sonic Discovery
2nd place - Kyrie Robinson, Nova Scotia Music is a Form of Magic
2013
University Graduate / Deuxième cycle universitaire
1st place - Adam Daudrich MA. Music Education, McGill University Getting the notes in the right place: The application of Shannon's Communication Theory to jazz rhythm instruction
2nd place - Melanie Doberai M. Education, University of Alberta Social, genetic and psychological factors that influence musically gifted and talented children
University Undergraduate / Premier cycle universitaire
1st place - Michael MacMillan B. Music, Mt. Alison University Word Painting in Bartok's Improvisations: Exploration and Practical Application
2nd place - Elizabeth Clarke B. Music, University of Alberta Suffer for your art? Music physiotherapy and an interdisciplinary analysis of pianists' injuries
High School / Élèves du secondaire
1st place - Alison Griffith Nepean, ON Lessons from music
2nd place - David Cooper Fredericton, NB Trombone performance preparation and practise
The CFMTA/FCAPM is pleased to offer the Hugheen Ferguson Distinguished Teacher Awards as a method of honouring deserving members of Registered Music Teachers' Associations across Canada. These awards were created in memory of the late Hugheen Ferguson, whose estate gifted the CFMTA with $5000.00. Hugheen, CFMTA/FCAPM president from 1997 - 1999, was an extraordinary teacher, administrator and supporter of the Association and the arts throughout her lifetime.
Individuals who have made significant contributions to the art of music and the profession of music teaching will be recognized through the CFMTA Hugheen Ferguson Distinguished Teacher Award for distinguished teaching and/or distinguished service.
La FCAPM est heureuse d'offrir des prix Hugheen Ferguson du professeur distingué afin d'honorer les membres méritants des associations de professeurs de musique du Canada. Ces prix ont été instaurés à la mémoire de la regrettée Hugheen Ferguson dont la succession a donné 5 000 $ à la FCAPM. Tout au long de sa vie, Hugheen, qui a été présidente de la FCAPM de 1997 à 1999, a été une professeure et une administratrice extraordinaire, de même qu'une fervente de notre association et des arts.
Les personnes qui ont fait des contributions importantes à l'art musical et à la profession de l'enseignement de la musique seront reconnues grâce au Prix Hugheen Ferguson du professeur distingué de la FCAPM pour leur excellence dans l'enseignement (distinguished teaching) ou le service (distinguished service).
Past Recipients / Anciens récipiendaires
2023
- Annette Bradley, Alberta
- Joanne Lougheed, British Columbia
- Peggy L'Hoir, Saskatchewan
- Frances McBurnie, Prince Edward Island
- Cindy Taylor, British Columbia
- Tiffany A. Wilson, Manitoba
2019
- No Awards presented
2017
- No Awards presented
- Susan Olsen, British Columbia
- Patricia Frehlich, Alberta
- Lynn Johnson, New Brunswick
- Mary Tickner, British Columbia
- Lorna Wanzel, Nova Scotia
- Frances Mae Balodis, Ontario
- Darlene Brigidear, British Columbia
- Linda Kundert-Stoll, Alberta
- Maureen Harris, Ontario
- Lynn Stodola, Nova Scotia
- John Hansen, Nova Scotia
- Barbara Long, New Brunswick
- Winifred Scott Wood - British Columbia
CFMTA is pleased to offer the Memorial Pedagogy Award to the candidate who receives the highest mark in the Teachers Written Examination of either the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada.
This award was initiated upon the passing of Robert Pounder of Alberta, a renowned teacher, mentor and colleague. Mr. Pounder became the first Honorary President of CFMTA serving from 1975 to 1996.
La FCAPM est heureuse d'offrir le prix commémoratif de pédagogie au candidat ou à la candidate qui aura obtenu la meilleure note à l'Examen écrit des professeurs du Conservatoire royal de musique (niveau avancé) ou du Conservatory Canada.
Ce prix a été instauré en l'honneur des professeurs reconnus pour leurs contributions à cette profession.
Afin d'honorer ces professeurs, nous offrons le prix de pédagogie aux candidats méritants qui se sont récemment démarqués dans ce domaine. Ce prix fut établi lors du décès de M. Robert Pounder, premier président honoraire de la FCAPM de 1975 à 1996.
The CFMTA offers a biennial National Competition in odd-numbered years, in the same location as their convention. Each province/territory is eligible to send one competitor to compete for prizes totalling $13,500 in two levels of competition.
The competition is open to students studying with a Registered Music Teacher, at the under-graduate level or lower.
La FCAPM organise des concours bisannuels lors des années impaires, au même endroit qu'a lieu son congrès. Chaque province/territoire choisit un concurrent pour chacun des deux niveaux du concours afin de la ou le représenter et de remporter des prix totalisant 13 500 $.
Tous les élèves qui font des études de premier cycle ou moins auprès d'un professeur de musique enregistré peuvent participer. Cliquez ici pour savoir comment devenir membre de la FCAPM pour que vos élèves puissent participer à ce prestigieux concours.
2023 Edmonton, Alberta
Piano Competition
Jurors: Peter Green, Patricia Tao , Avan Yu
First Place - Edward Duan, BC
Second Place - Gregoire Abadie, QC
Third Place - Alex Yang, NS
Ernst Schneider Canadian Music Award - Edward Duan, BC
The Canadian Chopin Society Award - Alex Yang, NS
The Willard Schultz Baroque Music Memorial Award - Edward Duan, BC
The Willard Schultz Most Promising Artist Memorial Award - Alex Yang, NS
Voice Competition
Jurors: Gordon Gietz, Steven Henriksen, Andrea Hill
First Place - Diana Rockwell, NWT
Second Place - Marianne Bertrand, QC
Third Place - Zoe McCormick, AB
Tiffany A. Wilson Award - Marianne Bertrand, QC
ARMTA Provincial Vocal Award - Sonia Campbell, MB
The Firebird Symphony & Chorus Prize - Zoe McCormick, AB
2021 Virtual Competition
Piano Competition
Jurors: Jarred Dunn, Megumi Masaki, Dale Wheeler
First Place - Johnathan Devey, BC
Second Place - Chloé Dumoulin, QC
Third Place - Devin Huang, NS
Ernst Schneider Canadian Music Award – Jamie Phillips-Freedman and Jerry Li (Prize money split)
The Chopin Award - Devin Huang, NS
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Angela Ng, MB
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Johnathan Devey, BC
Canadian Musical Diversity Award - Alice Li, SK
Vocal Competition
Jurors: Darryl Edwards, Othalie Graham, J. Patrick Raftery
First Place – Aemilia Moser, AB
Second Place – Ashley Schneberger, MB
Third Place – Justine Ledoux, QC
Tiffany A. Wilson Prize - Aemilia Moser, AB
Canadian Music Diversity Award - Ashley Schneberger, MB
2019 Winnipeg, Manitoba
Piano Competition
Jurors: Douglas Finch, Dr. Scott Meek, Dr. Christine Vanderkooy
First Place - Jessica Yuma, AB
Second Place - Sarah Oulousian, QC
Third Place - Alice Li, SK
Ernst Schneider Canadian Music Award – Sarah Oulousian, QC
Marek Joblonski Award – Alice Li, SK
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Sarah Oulousian, QC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Jamie Phillips-Freedman, YK
Vocal Competition
Jurors: Russell Braun, John Greer, Adrianne Pieczonka
First Place – Elena Howard-Scott, MB
Second Place – Emma Johnson, SK
Third Place – Clara Martel-Laroche, QC
Orville J. Derraugh Prize - Elena Howard-Scott, MN
Tiffany A. Wilson Prize - Emma Johnson, SK
2017 Baltimore, Maryland
Jurors: Dr James Litzelman - Yong Hi Moon - Dr Woobin Park
Piano Competition
First Place - Paul Williamson, MB
Second Place - Christine Pan, QC
Third Place - Markus Masaites, BC
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Paul Williamson, MB
Marek Joblonski Award – Paul Williamson, MB
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Louisa Lu AB
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Paul Williamson, MB
2015 Vancouver, British Columbia
Jurors: Sara Davis Buekner - James Parker - Janet Scott Hoyt
Piano Competition
First Place – Charissa Vandikas, On
Second Place – Zhan Hong Xiao, QC
Third Place – Linda Ruan, BC
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Zhan Hong Xiao, QC
Marek Joblonski Award – Linda Ruan, BC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Charissa Vandikas, On
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Zhan Hong Xiao, QC
2013 Halifax, Nova Scotia
Piano Competition
Jurors:
First Place – Xiaoyu Liu, QC
Second Place – Maria Fuller, AK
Third Place – Sooyoun Shin, NS
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Timothy Brennan, NL
Marek Joblonski Award – Peter Krejcar, AL
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award – Xiaoyu Liu QC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award – Albert Chen, MB
Vocal Competition
Jurors: Isabel Bayrakdarian, Mary Lou Fallis, Richard Margison
First Place – Whitney Mather, SK
Second Place – Brittany Cann, NS
Third Place – Tzitel Abrego, ON
Opera Nova Scotia – Best Aria – Ariane Cossetts, QB
2011 Regina, Saskatchewan
Jurors: Jamie Parker - Christine Vanderkooy - Kathleen Lohrenz Gable
Piano Competition
First Place – Meagan Milatz, SK
Second Place – Carter Johnson, BC
Third Place – Quinn Gomez, AB
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Quinn Gomez, AB
Marek Joblonski Award – Meagan Milatz, SK
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Carter Johnson, BC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Meagan Milatz, SK
Regina Chapter of Contemporary Showcase $500.00 prize for the best performance of Piano Trio 2005 - Carter Johnson, BC
2009 Sackville, NB
Jurors: Dr. Edmund Dawe - Dr. Terence Dawson - Boyanna Toyich
Piano Competition
First Place – Isabelle David - QC
Second Place – Eric Tan - ON
Third Place – Wesley Chu - AB
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Pierre- Andre Doucet - NB
Marek Joblonski Award – Raymond Zeng - BC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Eric Tan - ON Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Isabelle David – QC
2007 Toronto, ON
Jurors: James Anagnoson - Leslie Kinton - Peter Longworth
Piano Competition
First Place – Lucas Porter - NS
Second Place – James Hurley - NL
Third Place – Michelle Price - MB
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Michelle Price - MB
Marek Joblonski Award – Eugene Chan – BC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Baroque Performance Award - Lucas Porter - NS
Willard Schultz Most Promising Artistic Performance Award - Lucas Porter – NS
2005 Calgary, AB
Jurors: Seymour Bernstein - Katherine Chi - Willard Schultz
Piano Competition
First Place – 2 were awarded – Marnie Hauschildt – BC and Robert Biswas - ON
Third Place – Tiedan Yao – AB
Fourth Place – Barbara Bryson - NS
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – shared by Barbara Bryson – NS and Robert Biswas - ON
Marek Joblonski Award - Marnie Hauschildt – BC
Willard Schultz Most Promising Chopin Performance Award - Robert Biswas - ON
Willard Schultz Most Promising Canadian Performance Award - Robert Biswas – ON
2003 St John’s, NL
Jurors: Angela Cheng - Dr. Jill Dawe - Dr. Edmund Dawe
Piano Competition
First Place – Isabelle Mathieu - PQ
Second Place – tied – Sabrina Poon – AB and Lisa Tahara - BC
The Jury made the decision to have a 1st place and a tie for second
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Tarina Kim - ON
Marek Joblonski Award - Lisa Tahara – BC
2001 Kelowna, BC
Jurors:
Piano Competition
First Place – Jacynthe Riverin - PQ
Second Place – Steven Runge - BC
Third Place – Kati Gleiser – ON
Fourth Place – Michelle Marie Santiago - AB
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Steven Runge - BC
Marek Joblonski Award - Jacynthe Riverin, PQ
1999 Winnipeg, MB
Jurors: Jon Kimura Parker - Karin Redekopp Edwards - Lorne Watson
Piano Competition
First Place – Thomas Yu – SK
Second Place – Hee-Jung - BC
Third Place – Danette Dickinson - NL
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Thomas Yu – BC
Marek Joblonski Award - Thomas Yu – BC
1997 Montreal, PC
Piano Competition
Jurors – Members of the American Piano Quartet
First Prize – Thomas Yee - NL
Second Prize – Jimmy Briene - AB
Third Prize – Susan Tang – BC
Dorothy Buckley Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work - Gloria Reimer - AB
Vocal Competition
First Place – Louise Marcotte – QC
Second Place – David Pomeroy – NL
Third Place – Judith Nesnallah – QC
Marjorie Temple Prize for best interpretation of a Canadian Work – Susan Platz – BC
1995 Saskatoon, SK
Jurors: Janina Fialkowska - Boyd McDonald - Kathleen Solose
Piano Competition
First Prize – Jean-Francois Latour - QC
Second Prize – Philippa Estall - BC
Third Prize – Xin Xin - AB
1993 Ottawa, ON
Jurors: Dr. Elaine Keillor - Jose Hernandez - Andrew Tunis
Piano Competition
First Prize – Amanda Chan - BC
Second Prize – Ryan McClellland – MB
Third Prize – Eric Brisson - QC
Dorothy Buckley Award for Best Performance of Canadian Composition Eric Brisson
Special String Competition in honour of Flora Matheson Goulden, Past President of CFMTA
Jurors: Walter Prystawski - Janet Roy
First Prize – Kjersti Nostbakken - SK
Second Prize – Lynn Kuo - NL
Third Prize – Benjamin Bowman – MB
1991 Halifax, NS
Jurors: Stuart Hamilton - Dr. Maurice Hinson - William Tritt
Piano Competition
First Prize – Libby Yu - BC
Second Prize – Stephan Sylvestre - QC
Third Prize – Karen Neary
Best Performance of a Canadian Composition – Thomas Yee - NL
1989 Edmonton, AB
Jurors - Igor Kipnis - Dr. Alfred Fisher - Janet Scott-Hoyt - Michael Massey
Piano Competition
First Prize – Peter Green – NL
Second Prize – Tara Yong – BC
Third Prize – Qiu Lan – QC
1985 Vancouver, BC
Jurors – Dr. Alexander Brott - Rose Pratt - Dr. Robert Strangeland
First Competition – Piano and Violin
First Place Piano – Richard Coombes - AB
First Place Violin – Lesley Robertson – BC
First Place Cello – John Friesen – BC
Grand Prize – John Friesen – BC
The CFMTA Student Composer Competition is a national competition for First Place Winners of Provincial composition competitions. Entries are submitted by Provincial Canada Music Week® Coordinators for Canada-wide judging before June 1 each year. Scholarships are awarded to winners in each category, and the Helen Dahlstrom Award is given annually to the best national composition as selected by the adjudicator. Helen Dahlstrom was the founder of Canada Music Week.
Le Concours de composition pour élèves de la FCAPM/CFMTA est un concours national réservé aux lauréats des premiers prix des concours de composition provinciaux. Les œuvres sont soumises à un jury pancanadien par les coordonnateurs provinciaux de la Semaine de la musique canadienneMD avant le 1er juin de chaque an. Des bourses d'études sont remises aux lauréats de chacune des catégories et le prix Helen Dahlstrom est remis annuellement pour la meilleure composition nationale sélectionnée par le juge. Helen Dahlstrom est la fondatrice de la Semaine de la musique canadienneMD.
CFMTA congratulates the following winners of the 2023 Student Composer Competition:
| Preparatory Level – 8 years and under, Class 1, composition for solo instrument / Niveau préparatoire – 8 ans et moins, catégorie de composition 1 pour instrument solo | |||
| First place | Jia He Andy Zhang (QC) | Prelude in G major | $50 |
| Second place | Davin Chan (AB) |
The Crime Guys |
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| Third place | Shuxin Zhang (SK) | The Lamb’s New Journey | |
| Honorable Mention | Ari Johnston-Urey (YT) | Desert Doom | |
| Filip Ilea (BC) | The Secret Spy Mission | ||
| Preparatory Level – 8 years and under, Class 2, composition for voice / Niveau préparatoire – 8 ans et moins, catégorie de composition 2 pour voix | |||
| First place | Saylee Mori (AB) | Save My Life | $50 |
| Second place | Timisire Falode (NS) | I Love Daisies | |
| Category A – 11 years and under, Class 1, composition for solo instrument / Niveau A – 11 ans et moins, catégorie de composition 1 pour instrument solo | |||
| First place | Ruben Slobogean (YT) | Tricks of the Mind | $100 |
| Second place | Mason Green (AB) | Upsurge | |
| Third place | Louis Guo (BC) | Bounce | |
| Honourable Mention | Joshua Han (MB) | March in C Major | |
| Sébastien Frenette (NB) | Sweet Memories | ||
| Matthew Banda (SK) | Cats and Kittens | ||
| Category A – 11 years and under, Class 2, composition for voice / Niveau A – 11 ans et moins, catégorie de composition 2 pour voix | |||
| First place | Sara Dietrich (AB) | The Sea | $100 |
| Category B – 15 years and under, Class 1, composition for solo instrument / Niveau B – 15 ans et moins, catégorie de composition 1 pour instrument solo | |||
| First place | Mark Rico-Lam (AB) | Fiesta de Verano | $150 |
| Second place | Joanna Peng (BC) | Orange Blossom | |
| Third place | Gaoyuan Thomas Cheng (SK) | Sunset over Spain - A Spanish Rhapsody | |
| Honorable Mention | Marko Vukovic (QC) | Rondo in Eb major | |
| Favour Adelani (MB) | The March of the Mighty Trees | ||
| Category B – 15 years and under, Class 2, composition for voice / Niveau B – 15 ans et moins, catégorie de composition 2 pour voix | |||
| No entries | |||
| Category C – 19 years and under / Niveau C – 19 ans et moins | |||
| First place | Charlie Eaton (AB) | Ruminate | $250 |
| Second place | Kangkyi Torneing Filion (QC) | Les Jardins de Babylone | |
| Third place | Markus Bitner (SK) | Remember Dreslen | |
| Honorable Mention | Heidi Reimer (MB) | Betrayal | |
| Category D – Open / Niveau D – Ouvert | |||
| First place | Krithika Venkataramadas (AB) | Aurora | $250 |
| Second place | Heidi Reimer (MB) | Falling Stars | |
| Helen Dahlstrom Award / Prix Helen Dahlstrom | |||
| Houtian Zhong (BC) | Poem of Transcendence | $250 | |
| Adjudicator | |||
| Dr. John Burge | |||
Past Winners / Gagnants passés
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2022
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2021
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2020
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2019
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2018
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2017
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2016
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2015
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2014
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2013
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2012
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2011
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2010
- Student Composer Competition Winners 2009
The Young Artist Series is a national program of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations. It is open to all students who are studying with a member of CFMTA/FCAPM. The Young Artist Series consists of regional competitions/auditions and performing tours. The performer for each reach regional tour is chosen through auditions or competitions. Musicians in all disciplines have the opportunity to apply for the Young Artist Series and although the majority of Young Artists have been pianists, many vocalists, violinists, cellists and other instrumentalists have been represented in the Young Artist Series.
The Young Artist Tours are held in all regions of Canada. The tours recognize the talent of young Canadian performers and gives them the opportunity to be the performing artist in a concert tour arranged for their region. As well as being an exhilarating opportunity for the Young Artist, it has also been very satisfying to audiences throughout Canada who have the opportunity to hear the high standard of performance that these Young Artist’s bring to the concert in the communities that they tour.
The tours have national, regional and local convenors. The branches in the various regions present the Young Artist in concert in their community. The lengths of the tours have varied. The Atlantic Region and British Columbia have had tours from four to ten concerts. The Western tour, which includes the provinces of Saskatchewan and Manitoba, has had up to sixteen concerts in their tour. Ontario has sponsored an annual Young Artist Tour whereas the other regions have held tours biennially.
We are truly proud to support our Young Artists and provide them with a venue to further their musical aspirations and, in many cases, their musical careers.
La série de concerts Jeune artiste est un programme national de la Fédération canadienne des professeurs de musique. Tous les élèves étudiants avec un membre de la CFMTA/FCAPM peuvent y participer. Les concerts Jeune artiste sont composés de concours et d'auditions régionales et de tournées de concerts. Chaque tournée régionale met en vedette un interprète sélectionné lors d'auditions ou de concours. Les musiciens de toutes les disciplines peuvent poser leur candidature en vue des séries de concerts Jeune artiste et, bien que la majorité des jeunes artistes soient des pianistes, plusieurs chanteurs, violonistes, violoncellistes et autres musiciens ont eu l'occasion de se produire dans les séries de concerts Jeune artiste.
Les tournées Jeune artiste prennent place dans toutes les régions du Canada. Les tournées permettent de reconnaître le talent des jeunes musiciens canadiens et leur donnent l'occasion de se produire en concert dans des tournées dans leur région. En plus d'être une opportunité exaltante pour ces jeunes artistes, ces concerts sont tout aussi bénéfiques pour les auditoires canadiens qui ont le privilège d'entendre les prestations de haut niveau de ces jeunes interprètes.
Ces tournées sont organisées par des responsables nationaux, régionaux et locaux. Les associations des différentes régions présentent elles-mêmes le jeune artiste qui se produit en concert au sein de leur communauté. La durée des tournées varie. Les régions de l'Atlantique et de la Colombie-Britannique ont organisé des tournées de quatre à dix concerts. Les tournées dans l'Ouest canadien, soit les provinces de la Saskatchewan et du Manitoba, ont présenté des tournées pouvant aller jusqu'à seize concerts. L'Ontario a commandité une tournée Jeune artiste annuelle alors que les autres provinces ont organisé des tournées tous les deux ans.
Nous sommes réellement fiers d'appuyer nos jeunes artistes et de leur offrir un moyen qui répond à leurs aspirations musicales et, dans beaucoup de cas, leur permet de développer leur carrière musicale.
Alberta Tour Young Artists |
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| V=Vocal P=Piano VI=Violin C=Cello | |||
| Jessica Yuma | (P) | 2019 | |
| Glynnis McCrostie | (V) | 2019 | |
Atlantic Tour Young Artists |
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| V=Vocal P=Piano VI=Violin C=Cello | |||
| Andrew Son | (P) | 2019 | |
British Columbia Tour Young Artists |
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| V=Vocal P=Piano VI=Violin C=Cello | |||
| 2025 | |||
| Cancelled | 2019 | ||
Ontario Tour Young Artists |
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| V=Vocal P=Piano VI=Violin C=Cello | |||
| Juliana Krajcovic | (V) | 2019 | |
Western Tour Young Artists |
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| V=Vocal P=Piano VI=Violin C=Cello | |||
| Davison, Betty | (Vi) | Winnipeg | 1942 |
| Dillabough,Marj. | (P) | Winnipeg | 1942 |
| Assaly, Edmund | (P) | Saskatoon | 1942 |
| Kirkpatrick, Pat | (P) | Saskatoon | 1943 |
| Johannes, Thelma | (P) | Saskatoon | 1944 |
| Faulkner, Nelda | (P) | Edmonton | 1945 |
| Neher, Shiriey | (V) | Edmonton | 1945 |
| Broadfoot, Jean | (P) | Winnipeg | 1945 |
| Lincoln, Edward | (P) | Winnipeg | 1947 |
| Sopchuck. Vera | (P) | Manitoba | 1949 |
| Pearson, Lois | (P) | Regina | 1950 |
| Young, Sydney | (P) | Winnipeg | 1950 |
| Bocoditzky, Belva | (V) | Winnipeg | 1950 |
| Griffi n, Jack | (Vi) | Regina | 1951 |
| McDonald, Boy | (P) | Saskatoon | 1951 |
| Duffus, Marylyn | (V) | Moose Jaw | 1954 |
| Beckett, Garth | (P) | Saskatoon | 1954 |
| Dawes, MaryLou | (P) | Calgary | 1954 |
| McMaster, Clare | (P) | Winnipeg | 1955 |
| Lloyd. Valerie | (P) | Vancouver | 1955 |
| Daley.June | (P) | Calgary | 1956 |
| Cohan, Jack | (P) | Winnipeg | 1957 |
| Siweck, Patricia | (V) | Winnipeg | 1957 |
| Schmidt, Helen | (P) | Regina | 1957 |
| Dawes, Andrew | (Vi) | Saskatoon | 1958 |
| Voice, Douglas | (P) | Saskatoon | 1958 |
| Fullerton, Terry | (P) | Vancouver | 1958 |
| Gunston, Joan | (P) | Winnipeg | 1959 |
| Hewitt, Varik | (V) | Victoria | 1960 |
| Dahlstrom, David | (C) | Trail | 1960 |
| Thorn, Janet | (P) | Vancouver | 1960 |
| Clairmont,Marg | (P) | Vancouver | 1961 |
| Bala, Iris | (V) | Vancouver | 1961 |
| Wright, Arlene | (P) | Regina | 1961 |
| Skeaping,Alex. | (P) | Regina | 1962 |
| Butler, Gregory | (P) | 1962 | |
| Small, Donna | (V) | 1963 | |
| Tunney, Denise | (P) | 1963 | |
| Blain, Aline | (V) | Edmonton | 1964 |
| Wyness, Sandra | (P) | Vancouver | 1964 |
| Callander, Ruth | (P) | Regina | 1965 |
| Whyte, Donald | (Vi) | Regina | 1965 |
| Sneed, Brenda | (P) | Vancouver | 1966 |
| Sagert, David | (P) | 1967 | |
| Williams, Thom. | (Vi) | Winnipeg | 1967 |
| Bouree, Emil | (P) | Regina | 1968 |
| Blair, Jonathan | (P) | Vancouver | 1969 |
| Blakeway,Marg | (V) | Vancouver | 1969 |
| Murdoch, Ken | .(P) | Medicine Hat | 1970 |
| Tutt, David | (P) | Calgary | 1971 |
| Caiman, Jeffrey | (P) | Lethbridge | 1972 |
| Burrows, Dianne | (V) | Regina | 1973 |
| Syer, Jamie | (P) | Calgary | 1973 |
| Montgomery,Glen | (P) | Calgary | 1974 |
| Giesbrecht, Mamie | (P) | Edmonton | 1975 |
| Caron, Claudette | (P) | Winnipeg | 1976 |
| Price, Pautette | (P) | Winnipeg | 1976 |
| Duncan, Laurie | (P) | Winnipeg | 1977 |
| Cheng, Angela | (P) | Edmonton | 1978 |
| Sim, Margot | (V) | Winnipeg | 1978 |
| Choi, Helen | (P) | Winnipeg | 1979 |
| Bieracki, Tadeusz | (P) | Winnipeg | 1980 |
| Lavertu, Arthur | (P) | Prince Albert | 1981 |
| Elias, Shirley | (P) | Winnipeg | 1982 |
| Jones, Elizabeth | (Vi) | Brandon | 1983 |
| Coombes, Richard | (P) | Lethbridge | 1984 |
| Wiebe, Thomas | (C) | Winnipeg | 1984 |
| Anderson, Valdine | (V) | Winnipeg | 1986 |
| Lang. Bernadette | (P) | Saskatoon | 1986 |
| Pestyk, Erica | (P) | Winnipeg | 1987 |
| Reimer, Pamela | (P) | Saskatoon | 1988 |
| Labelle, Andrea | (V) | Winnipeg | 1988 |
| Neary, Karen | (P) | Brandon | 1990 |
| Wiens, Peter | (V) | Winnipeg | 1991 |
| Scarlett, Millicent | (V) | Winnipeg | 1992 |
| Sawatzky, Michelle | (P) | Winnipeg | 1993 |
| Konecsni, Sarah | (P) | Regina | 1994 |
| MacTavish, Lesley | (P) | Saskatoon | 1995 |
| Tsal, Jenny | (P) | Brandon | 1996 |
| Samolesky, Jeremy | (P) | Port.la Prairie | 1997 |
| Charlton, Karen | (V) | Conquest, Sk | 1998 |
| Leson, Angela | (V) | Canora, Sk. | 1999 |
| Lavesque, Shane | (P) | Brandon | 2000 |
| Vardy, Sarah | (V) | Saskatoon | 2001 |
| Wickberg, Paula | (V) | Saskatoon | 2002 |
| Beckie Peters | (P) | Swift Current | 2003 |
| Gibson, Laurian | (V) | Saskatoon | 2004 |
| Chan,Yuli | (P) | Saskatoon | 2006 |
| Price, Michelle | (P) | Brandon | 2008 |
| Mahan, Chelsea | (V) | Saskatoon | 2010 |
| Kim, Jinsung | (P) | Brandon | 2012 |
| Walmsley,Allison | (V) | Saskatoon | 2014 |
| Gable, Lindsay | (V) | Saskatoon | 2014 |
| Ramirez, Luis | (P) | Brandon | 2016 |
| Chen, Albert | (P) | Winnipeg | 2018 |
| Clarke, Sydney | (V) | Winnipeg | 2020 |
| Hu, Jerry | (P) | Saskatoon | 2022 |
| Mena Shevchenko, Anna-Lucia | (P) | Winnipeg | 2024 |
| 2026 | |||
Quebec Tour Young Artists |
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| V=Vocal P=Piano VI=Violin C=Cello | |||
| No tour | 2019 | ||