The Hollier Award for 2023 is now CLOSED. This is a one-time audition and associated award ($500), and may involve playing with the orchestra at a future time at the Music Director’s discretion. (Click here for more info.) We ask applicants to prepare two short contrasting works, for example: one fast and one slow, or one slightly longer selection that contains fast passages and slower, more lyrical sections. Maximum time is 10 minutes, and auditions will be unaccompanied. Applicants must be entering at least grade 11 as of September 2023 to apply, and must be younger than 25 at the time of application.
Previous Hollier Award winners may not reapply.
2023 Hollier Award audition date: Monday, May 29, beginning at 7:00 p.m.
2023 Hollier Award audition location: Queen Elizabeth Park Community and Cultural Centre, 2302 Bridge Rd., Oakville.
Application deadline for 2023 was Wed. May 24, 2023 and is now closed.
This award was only available to woodwind, brass and percussion players for 2023, and is now closed.
Applicants must be under the age of 25 at the time of application, and must be entering at least grade 11 in September 2023.