Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room

Piano - McTavish Junior Piano Trophy

Donated By: Dorothy McTavish
First Presented: 1986
Criteria: Best or Most Promising Pianist - Junior Level

Dorothy McTavish was the pianist for the Sunday School at Central United Church in Stratford for many years before her retirement. She had perfect pitch and played the piano by ear. Her family spent many hours around the piano singing while Dorothy played show tunes and gospel songs. Dorothy had completed in the original music festival in 1927, playing a piano duet. Dorothy worked as a sales clerk at Bradshaw's and also as a receptionist for the Perth Mutual Insurance Company. She retired at the age of 72.
After her death, her family donated the McTavish Junior Piano Trophy in her memory to encourage young people in their love of music. The trophy is made from a rose bowl presented to her by her employer.

Winners

2025Gordon Paul Miller
2023Camilla Calliston

Eligible Classes

20003 - Piano Classical (Junior) - List A - Piano Solo List A Level 4View
20004 - Piano Classical (Junior) - List A - Piano Solo List A Level 5View
20013 - Piano Classical (Junior) - List B - Piano Solo List B Level 4View
20014 - Piano Classical (Junior) - List B - Piano Solo List B Level 5View
20023 - Piano Classical (Junior) - List C - Piano Solo List C Level 4View
20024 - Piano Classical (Junior) - List C - Piano Solo List C Level 5View
20033 - Piano Classical (Junior) - Études - Piano Solo Études Level 4View
20034 - Piano Classical (Junior) - Études - Piano Solo Études Level 5View
20051 - Piano Classical (Junior) - Recital - Piano Recital Level 1 - 5View
20071 - Piano Classical (Junior) - Concerto - Piano Concerto Level 4 - 6View
21000 - Piano Classical (Intermediate/Senior) - List A (Intermediate) - Piano Solo List A Level 6View
21020 - Piano Classical (Intermediate/Senior) - List B (Intermediate) - Piano Solo List B Level 6View
21040 - Piano Classical (Intermediate/Senior) - List C (Intermediate) - Piano Solo List C Level 6View
21090 - Piano Classical (Intermediate/Senior) - Études (Intermediate) - Piano Solo Études Level 6View