The 1st BC Junior Piano Competition to be held in September 2026 in conjunction with the BC Piano and Multi-discipline Competition. 

Details for the BC Piano and Multidiscipline Competition, including the Rules and Regulations, will be forwarded to all Branches in late July and published in the next issue of Progressions.

In the meantime, the Junior Piano  Competition Rules and Regulations, as confirmed at the April 2025 Council Meeting are listed here.

 

  • 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 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.