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In order to participate in this national competition,
you must have been selected by your provincial/territorial association.

CFMTA/FCAPM National Multidiscipline Competition 2027
Rules and Regulations 

Online Application Deadline - March 1, 2027 

 

 1. The CFMTA/FCAPM National Multidiscipline Competition is open to competitors who are: 

  • Canadian citizens or legal residents of Canada, 
  • instrumentalists who have not reached their 25TH birthday by January 1, 2027, 
  • vocalists who have not reached their 33rd birthday by January 1, 2027. 
  • students of a CFMTA member in good standing, at the time of application and competition. 
  • NOT previous 1st place winners of a CFMTA National Competition. 

 

2. Provincial/Territorial Associations: 

  • may send a total of two competitors, in two different disciplines, 
  • are responsible for the financial expenses incurred during the selection of the competitors at the Provincial/Territorial level, 
  • are responsible for the financial expenses incurred by their competitors at the National level as follows: 
    • competitors are to book their own travel arrangements and submit Expense Claims for reimbursement to the CFMTA Treasurer. The CFMTA Treasurer will tally the travel expenses for all competitors, divide by the total number of competitors, and bill each Provincial/Territorial Association that has submitted a competitor(s) an equal amount for each Competitor. 
    • Other expenses such as hotel and food are the responsibility of the competitor or their sponsoring association, as decided in advance by individual Provincial/Territorial associations. 

 

3. General Repertoire Requirements 

  • Repertoire must be at a senior concert level or higher. 
  • Competitors may select movements from a sonata; the entire work need not be performed. 
  • Repertoire substitutions are not permitted once the application is received; the order must be confirmed by May 1. 
  • Memorization is strongly recommended. 
  • Competitors must provide scores and/or legal copies for the judges, a second set of scores and/or legal copies will be required in the case of collaborators. 

 

4.  General Timing Information 

  • Stage time is defined as the time between the first note of the performance and the last note of the final selection. 
  • An official timekeeper is required during the competition.  If the time limit is reached, the timekeeper will continue timing, and the competitor will be allowed to finish their entire program. The competition facilitator will confirm the timing before the final deliberation takes place and will inform the adjudicators of any disqualifications. The official timing of the competitor’s program will be recorded on the adjudication sheet. Any competitor whose performance goes over the time limit will receive an adjudication only and will be disqualified from the national competition. Disqualified competitors will not be eligible for advancement or prizes. 

 

 

5. Semi-final Round Information

  • Competitors in the CFMTA National Semi-final Round should present a stylistically balanced program. Repertoire should be chosen carefully to reflect the experience and maturity of the student. 
  • The overall programme must contain 25 to 30 minutes of stage time.  
  • Program requirements 
    • Instrumentalists’ programs must include: 
      • One Canadian composition 
      • One major composition from the Baroque or Classical Period 
      • A variety of shorter works to form a well-balanced program 
    • Vocalists’ programs must include:  
      • One Canadian composition 
      • One operatic or oratorio aria 
      • A variety of shorter works to form a well-balanced program 
  • Three finalists will be selected from the Semi-final Round of the competition to proceed to the Final Round of the competition. 
  • Awards 
    • Special prizes are chosen from the Semi-final Round and presented after the Final Round. 
    • Details to be announced in advance of the competition. 

 

6. Final Round Information 

  • Competitors in the CFMTA National Final Round should present a stylistically balanced program. Repertoire should be chosen carefully to reflect the experience and maturity of the student.
  • A completely new program must be presented.
  • The overall programme must contain 30 to 45 minutes of stage time.

 

7. APPLICATION FORM

The Online Application Form is available on the website - click here - Opens December 1, 2026

Applications will be accepted using the online form only.   

You will need the following when applying online:

*  Application Fee ($250.00) payment options are on the application form

*  Photo – digital copy (1,000 kb)

*  Resume (100 to 150 words maximum)

*  List of Repertoire, in order of performance, for both Semi-Final and Final programs, including Title (complete), Composer (first and last name), performance time of each piece

*  name/address/contact information of your teacher and CFMTA Provincial Representative