Key dates
- Application deadline: September 30, 2019
- Finalists announced: January 15, 2020
- Finalists submit commissioned works: November 15, 2020
- Final concert and prize gala: September 26, 2021

2021 Finalists
Composers Alec Hall, Laurence Jobidon, Michael Kim-Sheng, Jared Miller and Matthew Ricketts compete in the GSC's final round.

The Jury
The jury for this competition is made up of Canadian and international composer, distinguished members of the musical community and an internationally recognized performer.