Competitions

Live Round will be held on Sunday, January 25th, 2026

Video submissions due no later than Sunday, January 18th, 2026

Applications due no later than Friday, December 19th 2025. 

Instrumental/Vocal Applications

Composition Applications

Prizes:

• First Prize Concerto: $500 and a Performance with the Bermuda Philharmonic at the Spring Concert

• Second Prize Concerto: $300 and a mention in the Spring Concert program book

• Third Prize Concerto: $200 and a mention in the Spring Concert program book

• First Prize Composition: $500 and a performance of the winning piece in the Spring “Art of Music” event at Masterworks Museum, Bermuda. 

• Second Prize Composition: $300 and a mention in the Spring Concert program book

• Third Prize Composition: $200 and a mention in the Spring Concert program book

Rules and Regulations: 

Concerto Competition: 

1. Contestants must play 1 movement of a standard concerto
2. Competition is open to all instruments, including voice and percussion
3. Orchestral parts and score must be available for purchase or download (no “Rental Only” parts will be considered)
4. The piece must be performed by memory
5. Contestant must perform with accompaniment
6. Previous winners who have performed with the Bermuda Philharmonic as a soloist may not enter on the same instrument for 3 years. 
7. Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 19th, 2025
8. Contestants must be under the age of 19 at the time of the competition. 

Composition Competition:

1. Contestants must write for a solo or any chamber music combination using any of the following instruments (Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, or Piano)
2. The piece must be 3-5 minutes in length
3. Individual parts must be made available 3 weeks prior to the performance date (for first prize winner only)
4. Score must be submitted electronically, and must be accompanied by a 1-page essay about the piece. 
5. Previous winners who have had their works performed by the Bermuda Philharmonic players may not enter again as a composer for 3 years. 
6. Applications must be received no later than Friday, December 19th, 2025
7. Contestants must be under the age of 19 at the time of the competition. 

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email us at philharmonicbda@gmail.com.