Matthew Ricketts wins grand prize in the 2nd edition Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers

Published: 28 September 2021

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. The $18,000 first...

Graham Sommer Competition Postponed to 2021

Published: 31 July 2020

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...

Finalists selected for inaugural Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers

Published: 15 March 2018

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...

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

Published: 18 September 2018

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...

Thierry Tidrow wins grand prize in the inaugural Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers

Published: 2 October 2018

The Schulich School of Music of McGill University is proud to announce that Thierry Tidrow is the grand prize winner of the inaugural edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers....

Schulich School of Music announces finalists for the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers

Published: 15 January 2020

For immediate release Five young composers to compose new works for piano trio for the Competition’s final round, which will take place September 27, 2020, in McGill’s Pollack Hall

Jury announced for inaugural edition of the Graham Sommer Competition For Young Composers

Published: 11 September 2017

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...

Announcing the launch of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers

Published: 11 September 2017

The Schulich School of Music of McGill University is proud to announce the first edition of the Graham Sommer Competition for Young Composers. The late Dr. Graham Sommer, an alumnus of McGill’s...

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