Announcing the finalists of the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!
The Schulich School of Music of 捆绑SM社区 is pleased to announce five finalists for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. Established in 2017, this national competition recognizes works for chamber music formations with piano that show significant potential to engage audiences and become standard repertoire.
Launching the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!
The Schulich School of Music of 捆绑SM社区 is pleased to announce that applications are open for the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers (GSC).
Interested Canadian composers under the age of 35 (born after August 15, 1989), are invited to submit three original works (each 3-15 minutes long) by August 15, 2024, at 12:00 PM (noon) EST.
Matthew Ricketts wins grand prize in the 2nd edition Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers
The聽Graham Sommer Competition聽is proud to announce that聽Matthew Ricketts聽is the grand prize winner of the聽second聽edition of the鈥� Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers.
Graham Sommer Competition Postponed to 2021
MONTREAL, QUEBEC, July 31, 2020 -聽In light of聽the COVID-19 pandemic and with the health and well-being of the composers, musicians, jury, and audience in mind, the 2020 edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers (GSC) has been postponed until聽September 2021.聽聽聽
Schulich School of Music announces finalists for the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers
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Five young composers to compose new works for piano trio聽for the Competition鈥檚 final round, which will take place聽September 27, 2020, in 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Pollack Hall
David Jaeger on the role of public radio in promoting Canadian composers
David Jager is a聽composer, producer and broadcaster based in Toronto. He聽was recently named a Member of the Order of Canada聽"for being at the forefront of Canadian music creation, performance and promotion, notably through his broadcasts, and for having fostered a generation of musicians."
Finalists selected for inaugural Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers
The Schulich School of Music is pleased to announce the five finalists for the inaugural edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. This new national competition for Canadian composers under the age of 35 was founded by Dr. Graham Sommer,聽MDCM鈥�72, (1946-2016),聽a graduate of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and an accomplished pianist and devoted music lover.
Jury announced for inaugural edition of the Graham Sommer Competition For Young Composers
The Schulich School of Music is pleased to announce the prestigious jury for the inaugural edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The new national competition for Canadian composers under the age of 35 is the gift of the late Dr. Graham Sommer, an alumnus of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine and an accomplished pianist and devoted music lover.
Announcing the launch of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers
The Schulich School of Music of 捆绑SM社区 is proud to announce the first edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The late Dr. Graham Sommer, an alumnus of 捆绑SM社区鈥檚 Faculty of Medicine as well as an accomplished pianist and ardent music lover, made a gift to create a biennial competition for young Canadian composers, with a focus on chamber music.
