After two weeks of carefully reviewing over 2600 competitive compositions, 29 Regional Decisions and 1 Final Livestreamed International Decisions event, we are pleased to announce this year's winners!
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL!
Sunshine 1
1st - Valleri Khoo Zi En (Singapore) - Travel
2nd - Sze Ho Gabriel Guo (ON) - Sam Slipped
3rd - Harper EisBrenner (MB) - Surprise Wedding
4th - Crew Somori (OH) - Crews Valentine Song
Sunshine 2
1st - Armaan Singh (BC) - Spring Time
2nd - Felix Penner (ON) - Spooky Shadows
3rd - Skye Lam Xin Ru (Malaysia) - A Sad Day
4th - Asher Ianniello (OH) - Steve and Denis
Sunbeams 1
1st - Bridget King (ON) - Rainbow Restaurant
2nd - Lucas Lee Xuan You (Malaysia) - The Little Bird's Adventure
3rd - Kvitoslava Kryviak (AB) - Where Dreams Begin
4th - William Xixis (VA) - William's March
Sunbeams 2
1st - Kwong En Yu, Hannah (Singapore) - I Love Berries
2nd - Elijah Gesse (NS) - Choo Choo Chugga Chugga
3rd - Nathan Pasion (BC) - Dancing Dandelions
4th - Quinn Gregory (CA) - Tumbling
Sunbeams 3
1st - Claire Lim Xuan Yu (Singapore) - A Wonderful Holiday
2nd - Samson Bowes (ON) - Waves
3rd - Ellie Feng (BC) - Shine, Little Star
4th- Alex Zartarian (MI) - Joy at the Playground
Moonbeams 1
1st - Lydia Schonewille (ON) - Beautiful Light
2nd - Zander Gill (BC) - Thunder Crash
Moonbeams 2
1st - Ali Chow (BC) - The Mighty Pig
2nd - Paloma Gonzalez (CA) - Baby Dinosaurs
3rd - Alvin Ngai (ON) - Happyland
Moonbeams 3
1st - Hudson Schwenk (OH) - Roller Coaster Minuet
2nd - Leah Doel (ON) - Summertime
3rd - Camille Van Dale (AB) - Dark to Light
4th - Choong Kah En (Malaysia) - Nancys Favourite Waltz
Click on the composition title to see each talented Composer's work in writing! And below you will find performances of all the First Place International Winners. Enjoy these incredible compositions as interpreted by performer and former MYC teacher & coordinator Tania Granata.
You can also see all of above compositions performed by visiting our YouTube channel recording from April 2, 2026.
1st Place Sunshine 1 - Travel by Valleri Khoo Zi En
1st Place Sunshine 2 - Spring Time by Armaan Singh
1st Place Sunbeams 1 - Rainbow Restaurant by Bridget King
1st Place Sunbeams 2 - I Love Berries by Hannah Kwong
1st Place Sunbeams 3 - A Wonderful Holiday by Claire Lim Xuan Yu
1st Place Moonbeams 1 - Beautiful Light by Lydia Schonewille
1st Place Moonbeams 2 - The Mighty Pig by Ali Chow
1st Place Moonbeams 3 - Roller Coaster Minuet by Hudson Schwenk
Founder of MYC, Frances Balodis, was present again this year as the Composition Festival Chair. In her role she would not only review several pieces, but also oversaw all of the Regional Decisions. "Teaching composing is like being the leader of an adventure. Exploring new sights and sounds and understanding how the whole musical adventure works!”
Children can be “risk takers” on their composing adventure, coming up with new ideas that surprise even themselves (and their parents and teacher). It is good to be the guide for this adventure – offering suggestions and ways to make the adventure be enjoyable and meaningful. As a reviewer and Chairperson for the Composition Festival I love to play the compositions and experience the joy of these budding musicians."
Composition Festival Art Contest Winner!
This year we received over 400 pieces of student artwork from children ages 3 and up, depicting what they love about their MYC classes! We saw lots of colour, Critters, pianos, music notation, and happy children throughout the artwork.
The winners were decided in an online vote which was open to the public for four weeks in February and March. Louisa Monk and Amelie Martyniuk will have their artwork featured on two of MYC's publications (the Student Activity Book Level 1 and Level 2) and Emma Phillips will be featured on the Composition Festival Sticker that every child receives after sending in their musical composition. Congratulations to all 3 of them!
Finally, MYC wants to give a BIG Thank You to our Sponsors, Roland Canada, Gilmore Printing Services, Conservatory Canada, Harbridge & Wanless Music and Long & McQuade. Your support plays a key role in keeping this festival going, and we always enjoy working with you!
