VCO: L Sherman Concerto Competition, Tues. Feb. 24, 7 PM (UC, 932 Balmoral)

Louis Sherman Concerto Competition for Young String Players

Audience entry for the final-round selection of this year's competition winner is by donation using this ticket order form or by donation at the door. Come and support the players!

Children and adults welcome

Info: 250-598-1966

The finalist competition is in the chapel at the United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan United Church), 932 Balmoral Road at Quadra. PLEASE NOTE: Enter by the Balmoral Road doors, not the main church entrance.

The winner of the competition will be invited to perform their complete concerto with the Victoria Chamber Orchestra on April 17, 2026.

The Louis Sherman Concerto Competition was established in 2000 with the generosity of Louis’ daughter, Claudia Chance, and the Victoria Chamber Orchestra. This honours the memory of an outstanding musician. Born in Toronto, 1907, the eldest of five brothers, Louis died in October 1999.

Louis was very active in the Victoria music scene, and is remembered most for his kindness and generosity toward his fellow musicians, particularly talented young string players and emerging artists. As a benefactor, he helped to establish the Victoria Chamber Orchestra, and many of the current performers remember him fondly as a friend.

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