Music Festivals
There are 2 music festivals students of all ages & levels can participate in:
1. November: Contemporary Showcase Edmonton
The first one is Contemporary Showcase Edmonton.
Students play 1 or 2 pieces written by a CANADIAN composer.
Students may also play duets, trios or quartets.
All levels & ages are welcome to participate – even beginners!
This is a non-competitive festival but there are opportunities for scholarship prizes for outstanding performances.
Students will receive generous adjudication time (like having a mini 5 min lesson), a comment sheet to take home & a certificate.
No marks are given.
The festival is located in Alberta College (MacEwan University), downtown Edmonton.
Classes are scheduled on the weekend only. Friday evening, Saturday or Sunday.
To learn more about Contemporary Showcase Edmonton please visit their website!
2. April: St. Albert Rotary Music Festival
Students play 1 piece in any style & by any composer.
Students may also perform duets, trios, quartets or participate in a family music class.
This is a non-competitive festival but there are opportunities for scholarship prizes for outstanding performances.
Marks & gold/silver/bronze standings are given for all classes
except 1 year beginner classes.
The festival location various churches in St. Albert
Most classes are scheduled weekday mornings or afternoons (yes, during school). Beginner classes are Saturday. Family music & adult class is Wednesday evening.
To learn more about the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival please visit their website!