Don Chrysler Concerto Competition
About the competition
The Don Chrysler Concerto Competition is open to instrumental and voice students up to and including the age of 25 years (as of January 1, 2024). They must be studying privately or at an accredited institution on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.
The concert will take place on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024 at the Sooke Community Hall.
Deadline for applications will be Friday, February 9, 2024. Finalists will be announced no later than March 1, 2024.
The final competition will take place on Monday, April 22nd, 2024 at 7:00 PM at the Phillip T Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria.
If a finalist is unable to meet the April 22nd competition date and rehearsal/concert dates (October 23rd, 30th, November 1st and 3rd 2024, he or she must notify the Music Director immediately.
2023 Competition for Young Musicians - Results
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First Prize: Patrick Cao
Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No.2 in D minor, Op.40
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Second Prize: Felicia Ma
Mozart: Piano Concerto No. 23 in A major, K.488
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Finalist: Gloria Miao
Bach: Piano Concerto in D minor, BWV1052
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Finalist: Kay Kuang
Beethoven: Piano Concerto No.5 in E flat major, Op.73
Prizes generously donated by Long & McQuade
1st Prize: $600 gift certificate
2nd Prize: $400 gift certificate
The Sooke Philharmonic Society would like to thank Long & McQuade (Marketing & Community Support program Manager Sherri Katz, Hillside Store Manager Michael Arensen) for once again sponsoring the prizes in the form of gift certificates!
Ajudicators:
Robert Holliston, May Ling Kwok, & Sharon Stanis