...discretion of the Festival officials. In the Live Festival, Gold, Silver and Bronze plaques and written comments will be available directly following the Ensemble’s clinic, providing the adjudicators have completed...

The MusicFest Instrumental Jazz Committee has assembled a list of over 240 compositions and arrangements by Canadian writers. Ensembles are encouraged (but not required) to perform at least one number...

...Canada MusicFest Canada comporte quatre divisions en opération simultanée durant le festival. A – Les ensembles de Jazz, incluant ensembles “Combo”, orchestres de Jazz, ensembles de musique traditionnelle et de...

...or March 31, 2025, whichever comes first. Each registered ensemble must pay a $599.00 non refundable deposit/minimum registration fee within 10 days of their online registration. Fees can be mailed...

...– 23-41 performers: $1,649.00 – 42+ performers: $1,849.00 If your organization has registered more than three ensembles, feel free to contact Jim Howard at jim.howard@musicfest.ca regarding a possible fee discount....

...as indicated. The third excerpt is optional Double Bass Excerpts 2024 REFERENCE RECORDINGS FOR EXCERPTS: F. Mendelssohn: Allegro – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z1bb1L5nGEI&t=284s P. Tchaikovsky: IV Finale – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VxZ8K4Y7NIg K. Day: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUwRI_SYTVk...

...meeting the criteria as set out by the Board of Directors. The decision of the festival will be final in all cases. For more information about Rico reeds, visit www.ricoreeds.com....

...meeting the criteria as set out by the Board of Directors. The decision of the festival will be final in all cases. For more information about Rico reeds, visit www.ricoreeds.com....

...Dave Gueulette (1966-2021) https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/david-gueulette-obituary?pid=200568174    Denny Christianson (1942-2021) https://jazz.fm/denny-christianson-obituary-canadian-jazz-musician-educator-humber-college/  Al Michalek (1940-2021) http://musicfest.ca/about/al-michalek/  Hugh Fraser (1958-2020) https://londonjazznews.com/2020/06/23/rip-hugh-fraser-1958-2020/ Gary Boddington (1940-2019) https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/fredric-boddington-obituary?pid=191499449 Senator Tommy Banks (1936-2018)  https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/reaction-to-the-passing-of-tommy-banks-jazz-pianist-and-former-senator-1.3776810 Art Divers (1947-2017) https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/thestar/name/arthur-divers-obituary?pid=185995406...

...weekend. Today, MusicFest Canada annually engages the participation of over 400,000 young musicians, parents and volunteers in 104 affiliated festivals nationwide for an opportunity to perform at the national festival....

...like to apply for a scholarship? Encourage them to apply today! Applications and recordings must be received by the appropriate Division Chairman on or before March 1, 2021 for Concert...

...and CombosWorkshops and Masterclasses Checkboxes Artist Relations Audio Technician Check In/Registration Communications Equipment Crew Lighting Technician Percussion Technician Performer Guide Recording Technician Security Stage Crew Traffic Operations Select the volunteer...

Canadianmusicians.com Outstanding Performer Award Improving you; improving music. Beginning in 2009, Canadianmusicians.com, in conjunction with MusicFest Canada, provides a $500 cash scholarship to one outstanding performer at MusicFest Canada. The...

...235-2000 or 800 265-7022 Fax: 519-235-2004 Lynda Bogart (lyndab@ellisontravel.com) Western Canada Office 500–224 West Esplanade North Vancouver BC V7M 1A4 Tel: 604-983-2470 or 866-983-2470 Fax: 604-983-2471 Kimberly Natt (KimberlyN@ellisontravel.com) www.ellisontravel.com...

...a local ensemble and will not require overnight accommodations, please complete the Travel Waiver and fax it to 702-269-9026 or e-mail it to cathye@ellisontravel.com 2025 Venue Locations YORK UNIVERSITY –...

(2018 Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra) sponsored by/commandité par: MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the 2025 Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra, an honour group for students...

(2023 Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band) sponsored by/commandité par: MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Conn-Selmer Centerstage Jazz Band, an honour group for exceptional high school students....

AUDITIONS | Facebook | Twitter |OP sponsored by/commandité par: MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Laurier Honour String Orchestra, an honour group for students 14 to...

(2023 York University National Youth Jazz Combo) MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the York University National Youth Jazz Combo, an honour group for exceptional high school...

(2019 Woodshed Canadian Percussion Ensemble) sponsored by/commandité par: INVITATION TO AUDITION MusicFest Canada, “The Nationals” invites you to audition for the Woodshed Canadian Percussion Ensemble, an honour group for percussion...

...partner with esteemed university music educators from across the country in the virtual preparation and presentation of concert band works, under the direction of Cheryl & Darryl Ferguson. All SSCJHB...

From Sea-to-Sea In order to attend MusicFest Canada, ensembles must obtain an invitation through successful performance at one of the affiliated festivals or through the Festival Division Chairs. If an...

...you do not have one, follow the directions to obtain one. Complete and/or edit your Registration Form. Make sure you complete all fields Click on the “Save” button. You can...

...Jazz Band, Laurier Honour String Orchestra, the York University National Youth Jazz Combo, the Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra, the Woodshed Canadian Percussion Ensemble, the Ellison Canadian Honour Choir and...

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...are open to the general public, free of charge. Spectators are encouraged to come and hear the finest young musicians in Canada. Click here for a calendar view of all...

...the general public, free of charge. Spectators are encouraged to come and hear the finest young musicians in Canada. [stage division=”b”] Adjudicated Performance Calendar Click here for a calendar view...

...the general public, free of charge. Spectators are encouraged to come and hear the finest young musicians in Canada. The performance schedule will be posted below in late spring 2018....

...available for both day and evening shifts, or a combination of both, each day for the duration of the week. MusicFest volunteers are excluded, because of these commitments, from participant...

...the general public, free of charge. Spectators are encouraged to come and hear the finest young musicians in Canada. [stage division=”c”] Adjudicated Performance Calendar Click here for a calendar view...

...atmosphere free from distractions of extraneous noise and movement. It is important that audience members show the same respect for performers on stage as they themselves would expect of an...

...ensemble performances (Stages A, B & C) are open to the general public, free of charge. Spectators are encouraged to come and hear the finest young musicians in Canada. Evening...

MusicFest Accessibility Policy MusicFest Canada (MusicFest) is committed to improving accessibility and is committed to excellence in providing services and support to all participants in the Festival and to members...

...national festival. The scholarship must be used in the year awarded and is intended for promising secondary and post-secondary students of jazz. For more information about JazzWorks, visit www.jazzworkscanada.com. 2024...

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

...late Fall of 2021. He was also the co-founder and long-term drummer for Barry and the Blasters, an Ottawa-based Blues band. For more information about JazzWorks, visit www.jazzworkscanada.com. 2024 AWARD...

Your questions, comments and feedback are important to us. GENERAL ENQUIRIES We encourage you to send your questions and comments to info@musicfest.ca and your e-mail will be forwarded to the...

...by the Board of Directors. For more information about Ultimate Drum Camp, visit www.ultimatedrumcamp.com.   [single-award award_id=”31″] 2009 AWARD RECIPIENT Gabriel Messier-Morissette Matt Chalmers Humber College Community Music Program (Etobicoke,...

Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the finest musical instruments, marks a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts....

Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the world’s finest cymbals, makes a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts....

Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the world’s finest cymbals, makes a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts....

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the finest musical instruments, marks a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts....

...College Community Music Program (Toronto, ON) 2008 AWARD RECIPIENT Luchen Gray Malvern/Brampton Centennial High Schools Combined Combo (Toronto, ON) 2007 AWARD RECIPIENT Sam Dickinson Humber College Community Music Program (Toronto,...

Committed to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts The Avedis Zildjian Company, as a supplier of the world’s finest cymbals, makes a commitment to outstanding achievement in the percussive arts....

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...

...professional. Chris and Eve Millington honour Lou’s memory as trustees of the Lou Williamson Scholarship Foundation. Watch Lou Williamson’s featured solo in Sing-Sing-Sing with the Chris Millington Big Band https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FQ1IBBcUh4...