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Launching the third edition of the Graham Sommer Competition!

The Schulich School of Music of 91ÉçÇø 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 Graham Sommer Competition is proud to announce that Matthew Ricketts is the grand prize winner of the second edition of the  Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers.

Graham Sommer Competition Postponed to 2021

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, July 31, 2020 - In light of 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 September 2021.   

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 for the Competition’s final round, which will take place September 27, 2020, in 91ÉçÇø’s Pollack Hall

David Jaeger on the role of public radio in promoting Canadian composers

David Jager is a composer, producer and broadcaster based in Toronto. He was recently named a Member of the Order of Canada "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, MDCM’72, (1946-2016), a graduate of 91ÉçÇø’s 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 91ÉçÇø is proud to announce the first edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The late Dr. Graham Sommer, an alumnus of 91ÉçÇø’s 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.

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 91ÉçÇø’s Faculty of Medicine and an accomplished pianist and devoted music lover.