BCRMTA Junior Piano Competition

The inaugural BCRMTA Junior Piano Competition will be held on September 18-19, 2026.

• 1. The BCRMTA Junior Piano Competition is open to competitors who
  • • a. are Canadian citizens or legal residents of Canada
    • b. have not reached their 18th birthday by January 1, 2026
    • c. have not passed the Level 10 repertoire portion of a practical examination as of August 31, 2026
    • d. are studying with a BCRMTA member in good standing at the time of the application and the competition.

• 2. Each Branch may send one competitor; the Branch is responsible for the entry fee, costs of accommodation, transportation and any per diem.

• 3. Procedures
  • a. Repertoire
    • i. Pieces must be at a Level 10 RCM or equivalent
    • ii. Single movements from a sonata or larger work may be performed
    • iii. No substitutions once the application is received.
    • iv. Memorization is compulsory.
  • b. Competitors must provide scores and/or legal copies for the judge.
  • c. Time limits will be strictly enforced. Any competitor whose performance goes over the time limit will not
        be stopped, however, they will be disqualified from proceeding to the next level or receiving a placement. 

SEMI-FINAL ROUND

Repertoire requirements

• At least two pieces of contrasting styles and/or periods
• One Canadian composition
• 10 to 15 minutes of stage time, defined as the first to last note of the performance

Three finalists will be selected from the Semi-Final Round of the competition.

A prize for the best performance of a Canadian work will be selected from the semi-final round, sponsored by Maureen Hollins

FINAL ROUND

Repertoire requirements

• At least two pieces of contrasting styles and/or periods
• 15 to 20 minutes of stage time, defined as the first to last note of the performance
• A completely new program must be presented.

PRIZES

• 1st place - $ 500
• 2nd place - $ 350
• 3rd place - $ 250

Additional prizes to be confirmed