Young Artist Competition

THE CFMTA YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION

Entry deadline January 15, 2022

The Young Artist Series, which is sponsored by the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations, had its beginnings in 1941 when Lyell Gustin (1895-1988), a prominent Saskatoon music teacher, implemented his idea of a concert tour to provide experience for budding young musicians in the West. In that year, an exchange was arranged between his studio and that of Myrtle Ruttan Patterson of Winnipeg. Neil Cote, who was to become a leading Canadian music personality, represented the Lyell Gustin Studio and Gordon Usher, pianist, well-known through his association with the Royal Conservatory of Toronto, assisted by James Duncan, baritone, represented the Winnipeg studio. The following year, Gustin approached the Canadian Federation at its convention and the series was launched, taking in, eventually, all four Western provinces. For a number of years there were two recitals one in the Fall and the other in Winter and, for a while, the tour included Ontario with one set of artists representing the West and the East being represented at the following tour. The East-West arrangement proved to be somewhat unwieldy and the tour settled back to the Western region only.

In 1980, however, Ontario began its own series that was followed by the Maritimes region in 1985. At present, therefore, there are three areas promoting the Young Artist Series, Atlantic, Ontario and Western (minus B.C. and Alberta), thereby expanding Lyell Gustin’s original vision into a national concept.

Young Artists must be studying with a Registered Music Teacher. Auditions are held in the spring in each region and an artist is chosen from those auditioning. The majority of artists have been pianists but violinists, cellists and vocalists have also been selected for the tour. On one occasion a piano duo team from Winnipeg were the Young Artists.

Invariably the touring artist finds the tour an exhilarating and artistically profiting experience and the sponsoring centers, most of which are off the beaten track of professional concerts, find the artists presenting a high standard of performance brimming with youthful freshness. Through the years Young Artists have entered the music field as professional performers or have located in centers where they have become leading teachers either privately or in music schools and universities. Some recent performers before the public eye that have been Young Artists include Angela Cheng, Andrew Dawes, his sister Marylou Dawes, Valdine Anderson, and the list includes some 140 names. One would like to think that Lyell Gustin would be most gratified that his original idea has developed to its present-day scope and that the series will continue to provide deserving young performers with a rewarding experience helping them find direction in their early musical careers.

For more information please contact:
Claire Seibold
306-882-3591
rcseibold@sasktel.net

Past Winners

2018 - No entries
2016 - Luis Ramirez, Brandon, MB (piano)
2014 - Lindsay Gable, mezzo-soprano & Allison Walmsley, soprano
2012 - Jinsung Kim, Brandon, MB (piano)
2010 - Chelsea Mahan, Soprano
2008 - Michelle Price, Brandon, MB (piano)

CFMTA Saskatchewan Young Artist Application Form

* Indicates required field

Name of Applicant *

First

Last

Street Address *

City *

Postal Code *

Phone Number *

Email address *

Birthdate (YYYY/MM/DD) *

Instrument (if vocal, indicate type/range) *

TERMS:

Applicant must be a student of a member of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations.
The minimum age will be 16 years; the maximum age for instrumentalists is 25 yrs. and for vocalists is 27 years as of December 31st in the year of the Provincial or final competition.
Applicant will prepare a varied and balanced program consisting of two major works plus a variety of shorter selections, the total program not to exceed 45 minutes. Candidates are expected play from memory and be suitably attired.
The successful applicant must be available for the tour and must fulfill the obligations of the contract.
A typed resume must be included with the application and sent to: Claire Seibold at rcseibold@sasktel.net or Box 2024 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0
The entry fee is $200 of which $100 will be refunded after your performance. Please E-transfer $200.00 to srmta.registrar@gmail.com or remit two separate cheques for $100 each payable to “SRMTA” mailed to: Terri-Lynn Mitchell 50 Hoeschen Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7J 2T1.

Name of Current Teacher *

First

Last

Teacher's Street Address *

Current Teacher's City *

Current Teacher's Postal Code *

Current Teacher's Telephone Number *

Current Teacher's SRMTA Branch *

Current Teacher's Discipline *

I, as applicant agree:

to comply with and fulfill the obligations of the contract, if selected.
that all the information is correct.
that I have read the terms and conditions.
that my health is good.
that I understand and agree that the CFMTA is in no way liable for any illness or injury incurred during the tour.

Applicant: Please Check all boxes *

I have read and comply with all regulations I agree to allow student's name and photo to be published on the SRMTA website and in the journal OPUS I acknowledge that in accordance with The Electronic Information and Documents Act, 2000, my electronic signature has the same effect as a signature Selecting this box indicates my Digital Signature

The signature of a member of the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Associations, other than a parent, guardian or immediate teacher, is also required:

Member Name *

Member Address *

Member: Please Check all boxes *

I acknowledge that in accordance with the Electronic Information and Documents Act, 2000, my electronic signature has the same effect as a signature Selecting this box indicates my Digital Signature

Member Phone Number *

For applicants under the age of 18: I, the parent/guardian of the above named applicant acknowledge that I have read the above application and attached conditions.

Parent/Guardian: Please Check all boxes *

I acknowledge that in accordance with the Electronic Information and Documents Act, 2000, my electronic signature has the same effect as a signature Selecting this box indicates my Digital Signature

Note:

The Interprovincial Competition will be held March 5, 2022 in Saskatoon, SK, venue TBA.

This application and fees are due January 15, 2022.
For more information please contact:
Claire Seibold Phone: (306) 882-3591 E-mail: rcseibold@sasktel.net
Box 2024 Rosetown, SK S0L 2V0

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Last Updated: November 1, 2021

THE CFMTA YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITIONEntry deadline January 15, 2022

Past Winners

CFMTA Saskatchewan Young Artist Application Form

THE CFMTA YOUNG ARTIST COMPETITION

Entry deadline January 15, 2022