ORMTA showcases some of the most talented and advanced music students from across Ontario in these prestigious competitions. Our Piano and Vocal competitions are held each year and in 2027 we will also be holding a Strings competition. For each round, students will receive a written critique from distinguished adjudicators.
The Young Artist Competition takes place every other year and the winner of this competition is awarded a scholarship and a concert tour of Ontario hosted by local ORMTA branches. Two winners (in different disciplines) who receive the highest standings in the ORMTA Young Artist Competition earn the right to represent Ontario at the CFMTA National Multidiscipline Competition, taking place the following year. The next ORMTA Young Artist Competition will be held in 2028.
Special thanks to many organizations and individuals for their ongoing support of this competition. If you would like to make a donation to support our student scholarships, please click here.
Please contact us at programs@ormta.org with any questions or concerns.
Performance Competitions
2027 Competition Rules & Regulations
Piano, Strings & Vocal
Level 8 & 9 Rules
Piano, Strings & Vocal
Level 10/Associate Rules
Adjudicator’s Signature Form
2027 Competition Prizes
Level 8/9 Piano
1st place: $750
2nd place: $500
Esther Su Memorial Award:
One $250 prize, across all levels of competition, for the best instrumental performance of a Canadian work.
Level 8/9 Strings
1st place: $750
2nd place: $500
Esther Su Memorial Award:
One $250 prize, across all levels of competition, for the best instrumental performance of a Canadian work.
Level 8/9 Vocal
1st place: $750
2nd place: $500
Esther Su Memorial Award:
One $250 prize, across all levels of competition, for the best vocal performance of a Canadian work.
Susan Blyth-Schofield Award for Lyric Theatre:
$100 for the best performance of a piece of lyric theatre (opera, operetta, or musical theatre) - Classical period to present
Sandra Mason Lieder Award:
$150 for the best vocal performance of a Lied from the Classical or Romantic eras
Level 10/Associate Piano
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $750
Esther Su Memorial Award:
One $250 prize, across all levels of competition, for the best instrumental performance of a Canadian work.
Level 10/Associate Strings
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $750
Esther Su Memorial Award:
One $250 prize, across all levels of competition, for the best instrumental performance of a Canadian work.
Level 10/Associate Vocal
1st place: $1,000
2nd place: $750
Esther Su Memorial Award:
One $250 prize, across all levels of competition, for the best vocal performance of a Canadian work.
Susan Blyth-Schofield Award for Lyric Theatre:
$100 for the best performance of a piece of lyric theatre (opera, operetta, or musical theatre) - Classical period to present
Sandra Mason Lieder Award:
$150 for the best vocal performance of a Lied from the Classical or Romantic eras