Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room
Piano - Charles A. Bird Memorial Trophy
Donated By: Mrs. C. A. Bird & Family
First Presented: 1963
Criteria: Excellent Achievement in Piano - Senior Level
Charles A. Bird was the second president of the Stratford Music Festival. He succeeded W. B. Rothwell in 1931 and served until 1939. He also served on the Executive of the Perth County Music Festival from 1928 - 1930 in the area of Finance.
He was the conductor of the Canadian National Railway Band, the CNR Junior Orchestra, CNR Concert Orchestra and the St. Andrew's Sunday School Orchestra. He conducted these groups in the Festival from 1929 through 1937, winning many trophies and shields during the competitions.
This trophy was originally given for Sonatinas but has been reassigned to Intermediate Piano classes.
Winners
| 2024 | Clara Schied |
| 2023 | Nolan McKee |
Eligible Classes
| Section | Category | Code | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Provincial Qualifying | Classical Piano - Levels 6-10 - Solo | 13005 | Level 10 |
| 2025 Provincial Qualifying | Piano Concerto - Level 9 and Above | 44008 | Piano Concertos - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 - Level 9 and Above |
| 2025 Provincial Qualifying | Piano Concerto - Level 9 and Above | 44010 | Piano Concertos - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 9 and Above |
| 2025 Provincial Qualifying | Piano Concerto - Level 9 and Above | 44009 | Piano Concertos - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 9 and Above |
| 2025 Provincial Qualifying | Piano Concerto - Senior and Advanced | 44012 | Piano Concertos - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 |
| Piano | Concerto | 3610 | Level 10 (Time limit: 25 min) |
| Piano | Senior - Études | 3962 | Level 10 |
| Piano | Senior - List A | 3978 | Level 10 |
| Piano | Senior - List B | 3982 | Level 10 |
| Piano | Senior - List C | 3986 | Level 10 |
| Piano | Senior - List D | 3990 | Level 10 |
| Piano | Senior - List E | 3994 | Level 10 |
| Piano | Senior - Recital | 3998 | Level 10 |