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Scholarships & Competitions

The WMC McLellan Competition

The WMC McLellan Competition for Solo Performance with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra is Manitoba’s only musical competition in which finalists perform with full orchestra. Awards totalling $20,000 are disbursed among the three finalists and presented following the Final Round Concert. The Competition is biennial; the next one is scheduled for April 2026.

Purpose

​To provide career funding and performance opportunities for advanced Manitoba-educated musicians pursuing performance careers.

The Award

The funds available for the WMC McLellan Competition for Solo Performance with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (the Competition) are monies accumulated from the interest through an investment with the Winnipeg Foundation. This Biennial Competition is composed of Preliminary, Semi-Final and Final Rounds. Awards totalling $20,000 are disbursed among the three finalists and presented following the Final Round Concert.

 

  • First prize - $10,000

  • Second prize - $6000

  • Third prize - $4000

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Details

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Section 1: Performer Information
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These scholarships are intended for Manitoba Students. All applicants must be Canadian citizens or have permanent resident status, be a Manitoba resident, have studied for at least three consecutive years or be enrolled in a Manitoba degree program

Section 2: Curriculum Vitae

Upload a current CV, including:

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- Education (primary, secondary, post-secondary)

- Instructors’ names and specific years with each, last 5 years only.
- Previous scholarships and awards.
- Professional and/or performance experience, last 5 years.

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Section 3: Goals and References

Upload two brief letters of recommendation: one from a recent instructor who can attest that you are performing at the level required by this competition, and the other from someone other than an instructor or relative.

 

*Note: Previous McLellan Semi-finalists and Finalists need provide only ONE current reference.

 

Upload with the application form or email to mclellancompetition@wmcwpg.ca. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that references are received by 5 pm of the application deadline date.

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Section 4: Preliminary Round

Uploaded MP3/WAV files for the Preliminary Round Auditions will showcase the candidate’s discipline and provide an indication of the level of performance.

 

These must be solo presentations, with or without accompaniment. The following is a list of submission requirements:

  • Limit of 5 files in total. 

  • Maximum of 25 minutes in total length.

  • File names must clearly identify title, composer and timing.

  • The recording quality must be of professional or semi-professional standard.

  • Files must not include applause or any other enhancements.

  • Files must not include any reference to the identification of the performer. They will be coded by the Competition for evaluation.

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A non-refundable application fee is required to process your application. We accept credit cards, PayPal, bank transfers and offline payments via cheque. When you select "continue" below you will be redirected to our checkout page to choose a method of payment and complete your application.

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