2026 Young Artist Competition

  • Adjudicator: Dr. Cindy Thong

    The following students were chosen to advance to the Semi-Final Round of the competition:

    Sebastian Haddad (piano)
    Teacher: Otello Haddad, Windsor-Essex Branch

    Muyang Li (piano)
    Teacher: Dr. Chunson Park, Ottawa Region Branch

    Daniel Thiessen (piano)
    Teacher: Dr. Kyung Kim, London Branch

  • Adjudicator: Dr. Frédéric Lacroix

    The following students were chosen to advance to the Final Round of the competition:

    Sebastian Haddad (piano)
    Teacher: Otello Haddad, Windsor-Essex Branch

    Muyang Li (piano)
    Teacher: Dr. Chunson Park, Ottawa Region Branch

    Daniel Thiessen (piano)
    Teacher: Dr. Kyung Kim, London Branch

Final Round Results

August 9, 2026 - Merriam School of Music, Oakville, ON
Adjudicators: Dr. Christopher Foley, Dr. Natalka Podstawka

1st Place

Daniel Thiessen
Teacher: Dr. Kyung Kim (London Branch)

$1,500 ORMTA Scholarship

2nd Place & Esther Su Memorial Award

Muyang Li
Teacher: Dr. Chunson Park (Ottawa Region Branch)

$1,000 ORMTA Scholarship
$250 Esther Su scholarship

Other Competitors

Honourable Mention: Sebastian Haddad