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Michael Measures Prizes

Tiffany Yeung and Thomas Roy-Rochette

Tiffany Yeung (left) and Thomas Roy-Rochette (right)

Photographer(s): Stuart Lowe (left) and courtesy of the artist (right)

Current Winners

Tiffany Yeung

First Prize 

Violinist Tiffany Yeung is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the Glenn Gould School, under the guidance of Min-Jeong Koh and Erika Raum. She began her studies at the New England Conservatory as a Dean’s Scholar under the supervision of Miriam Fried. She was the winner of the 2017 Remember Enescu International Violin Competition and second prize winner at the 2019 Shean Strings Competition. Tiffany has performed as a soloist with numerous orchestras, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. 

Thomas Roy-Rochette

Second Prize 

Bassoonist Thomas Roy-Rochette studied at the Conservatoire de musique de Québec with Mélanie Forget and Richard Gagnon. He further honed his skills at the Curtis Institute of Music, in Philadelphia, studying with Daniel Matsukawa. Recently, Thomas received the first prize at the Pentaèdre-Youkali Competition. In addition, he was awarded the Prix de la Fondation de l’Orchestre symphonique de Québec.

What is this prize?

The Michael Measures Prizes recognize promising young Canadian classical music performers. The prizes are awarded to young musicians 16 to 24 years of age who are enrolled in the summer training program of the NYO Canada (National Youth Orchestra of Canada).

Prize amount

$25,000 for First Prize
$15,000 for Second Prize


How to qualify

By taking part in the summer training program of the NYO Canada.

For eligibility criteria and further information on this prize, go to the NYO Canada website.


Deadline(s)

Annual

See the National Youth Orchestra Canada website.


Who created this prize?

Michael Measures was a great music lover and engaged volunteer in Ottawa’s artistic community. Upon his death, he made a generous bequest to the Canada Council for the Arts so that it could provide development opportunities for young classical musicians and encourage public recognition of their achievements.

Additional information

Annual competition

Prize amount

First Prize $25,000
Second Prize $15,000

Application-based

Cumulative list of winners

Accessibility

If you are Deaf, hard of hearing, or a TTY user, please use your preferred MRS (Message Relay Service) or IP service to contact the Canada Council.

The Canada Council for the Arts can also receive calls from a video relay service (VRS). For more information, visit the VRS Canada website.