For young Canadian musicians ages 7 to 17. Registration deadline: March 21, 2022
The Orchestre Métropolitain (OM) is happy to announce that it is kicking off the 4th annual OMNI Competition ! Starting today, young Canadian musicians ages 7 to 17 are invited to submit a video recording of a performance of their choice. Their incredible talent will be presented to the public during a webcast of the first step of the competition on April 22, 23 and 24. We will then select 30 finalists who will move on to the second step of the competition. If public health measures allow, this stage of the competition will take place in front of participants and judges at Montréal’s Bon Pasteur Historical Chapel and webcast on May 21 and 22 , 2022.
The OMNI Competition offers young musicians the opportunity to excel and grow through a rewarding and pivotal challenge in their musical career. In the spirit of openness and sharing, this competition aims to support young musicians from the beginning of their career, regardless of their level.
The OMNI Competition promotes young talent and instrumental musicianship. Through this friendly and positive competition, participants can grow and flourish as musicians and find a sense of belonging—something that the OM’s musicians and conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin care strongly about. They will be invited to take part in various interactive activities with other participants and OM musicians ahead of the competition. This year’s event is in line with the OMNI Competition’s mission: to create a network of young musicians who share a passion for music and give up-and-coming performers the opportunity to work with Orchestre Métropolitain musicians.
Registration Process
The OMNI Competition is open to all young musicians between the ages of 7 and 17 (as of March 21, 2022). Participants need to register by submitting a video recording before March 21, 2022.
To apply www.orchestremetropolitain.com
Registration fees
Le Concours OMNI est ouvert aux jeunes musicien (nes) de 7 à 17 ans (en date du 21 mars 2022). Les participants doivent s’inscrire et envoyer leur enregistrement vidéo avant le 21 mars 2022.
Categories
The OMNI Competition has 9 categories according to the instrument and age of each participant as of March 21, 2022:
Age Groups:
7 to 11 years old
12 to 14 years old
15 to 17 years old
Instruments:
Piano Strings: Violin, viola, cello, bass, harp, guitarWinds: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, French horn, trumpet, trombone and tuba
Prizes
Thanks to its generous partners, the 2022 OMNI Competition will give out over $17,000 in prizes, including:
Grand prizes François Schubert Grand Prize
Hydro-Québec Prize
Yannick Nézet-Séguin Prize
* Winners will be selected in each instrument category
Prizes will be announced in each age and instrument category and awarded to the finalists.
Crescendo Prize
Members of the jury will award Crescendo Prizes to young musicians at the beginning of their careers, encouraging them to continue their development and reach their potential. These cash prizes will be awarded after the first step of the competition.
Participation Prize and Audience Prize
Each participant will receive a Participation Prize and constructive comments from the jury, which will be made up of OM musicians and artistic partners. In addition, when webcasting the first stage of the competition, an Audience Prize will be awarded in each instrument category to participants who have received the most votes.
Concerts at la Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur
This year, the OM is proud to work with the Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur, who will invite winners of the 4th annual OMNI Competition to participate in a series of concerts in its programming for the 2022–2023 season.
Important Dates March 21, 2022, 11:59 p.m.
April 22, 23 and 24, 2022
April 24, 2022
May 21 and 22, 2022
June 11, 2022
Acknowledgements
Le Concours OMNI est ravi de compter sur le soutien financier de Stingray, partenaire officiel de son édition 2022.
L’Orchestre Métropolitain remercie chaleureusement Monsieur François Schubert, parrain du Concours OMNI, pour son précieux soutien dans la réalisation de cette initiative.
Le Concours OMNI est présenté en collaboration avec la Coopérative des professeurs de musique.
Le Concours OMNI remercie chaleureusement la Chapelle historique du Bon-Pasteur d’accueillir gracieusement l’épreuve finale du Concours et de donner une tribune privilégiée aux jeunes interprètes en leur offrant une place de choix au cœur de sa programmation.
About the Orchestre Métropolitain’s educational initiatives
The Orchestre Métropolitain cares about meeting young people and welcoming them into the symphonic music community. With multiple initiatives and tailor-made projects, the OM meets the diverse needs of today’s young people. Whether through The OM for Young Talent or The OM for Schools, the Orchestre Métropolitain wants to give young people a unique opportunity to get involved, create, perform, listen, be present and enjoy music to the fullest. Thanks to contributions from the OM’s educational partners and musicians, the Orchestre offers outstanding opportunities to young talent.
Nos précieux partenariats éducatifs favorisent la réalisation de projets musicaux porteurs et placent la musique symphonique à la portée des jeunes. L’OM a le bonheur et le privilège de compter sur le soutien indispensable de la Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ), Partenaire Éducation, ainsi que de la Fondation J.A. DeSève, et de collaborer avec de nombreux partenaires éducatifs : le Centre de services scolaire de Montréal, le Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, le Conservatoire de musique du Québec, l’École de musique Vincent-d’Indy, l’École de musique de Verdun, la Villa Sainte-Marcelline, la Coopérative des professeurs de musique ainsi que l’organisme L’école et les arts.
