About the competition

We recently renamed the Competition in honor of our founders.

The Jenny and Norman Nelson Concerto Competition is open to instrumental and voice students up to and including the age of 25 years (as of January 1, 2025). They must be studying privately or at an accredited institution on Vancouver Island or the Gulf Islands.

The final competition will take place on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 7 PM at the Phillip T. Young Recital Hall, University of Victoria.

Deadline for applications will be Friday, February 14, 2025.  Finalists is announced no later than March 1, 2025.

If a finalist is unable to meet the May 7th competition date and rehearsal/concert dates (to be announced), he or she must notify the Music Director immediately.

See past competition winners

Jenny & Norman Nelson Concerto Competition

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Prizes generously donated by Long & McQuade

1st Prize: $600 gift certificate

2nd Prize: $400 gift certificate

The Sooke Philharmonic Society would like to thank Long & McQuade (Marketing & Community Support program Manager Sherri Katz, Hillside Store Manager Michael Arensen) for once again sponsoring the prizes in the form of gift certificates!

Ajudicators:

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