2024 RESULTS

Barbara Bronfman Prize – $20,000
The OSM Competition First Prize is named in memory of Barbara Bronfman – a lover of music and dear patron of the OSM. Thanks to her legacy gift, generations of talented young musicians will be supported in the launch of their careers and provided with the opportunity to perform with the OSM for the first time.
OSM Invitation Prize
Offered by Canimex, invitations to perform in the OSM programming: recitals, chamber music, or other engagement.
Michèle-Paré Prize
A residency at Orford Musique, during which the laureate will develop a community engagement project and receive mentorship to support and guide their efforts.
ICI Musique Prize
As part of the first prize, ICI MUSIQUE will broadcast the semifinal recital of the winner on the radio, in addition to creating an artist profile. This profile will also be broadcast in the form of segments during various slots on the digital radio station ICI MUSIQUE Classique.
McGill University – Schulich School of Music Scholarship
A scholarship covering tuition fees for a performance program at the Schulich School of Music at McGill University.

$12,000 prize offered in collaboration by the Marjorie and Gerald Bronfman Fund and the Lambert-Fortier-Gagnon Estate.

Awards

Prize for Best Interpretation of a Canadian Work: Jason Xu
$3,000 prize offered by the OSM Volunteer Association

OAcademy Scholarship: Kaïla Stephanos
Offered by the Fondation Ariane Riou & Réal Plourde, the OAcademy Artist Diploma is a fast-track professional certificate that prepares rising career musicians for the complex demands of an evolving performance industry.
The scholarship also includes a one-week orchestra residency in Monterrey, Mexico, made possible through the support of Ms. Marina Gusti.

Paul Merkelo Scholarship: Elias Doyle
The Paul Merkelo scholarship has been established to promote talent and excellence, and above all, the determination of young Canadian brass players to support their dream of a career in music.

Domaine Forget International Music and Dance Academy Award: Elias Doyle, Jackson Howard, Tai Yokomori
Three scholarships covering tuition and accommodation expenses are offered among the semifinalists for a two-week training program at the Domaine Forget de Charlevoix International Music and Dance Academy in 2025.

Orford Music Academy Award: Juliette Bégin, Alexis Bernier, Félicia Lévesque
Three scholarships covering tuition and accommodation expenses are offered among the semifinalists for a two-week training program at the Orford Music Academy in 2025.

Air Canada Prizes:
Semifinalists each received a $1,000 Air Canada gift card to cover their transportation or use at their discretion.

Stingray Rising Stars – Audience Award: Jason Xu
Stingray is offering a $2,500 prize to the performer who receives the most online votes.

Fonds Les Amis de l’Art – Young Audience Award: Malena Lorenson
The Fonds Les Amis de l’Art is offering a $2,500 prize to the performer who receives the most online votes.

Semifinalits Prizes: Juliette Bégin, Alexis Bernier, Elias Doyle, Jackson Howard, Félicia Lévesque, Declan Scott, Kaïla Stephanos, Tai Yokomori.
The OSM Musicians Association offers $500 prizes to the semifinalists who did not reach the final round.