A drum roll for a role model Louis Rossi Williamson was born in Aberdeen, Scotland, and joined the Canadian Armed Forces Music Branch in Halifax in 1966. Lou was a featured soloist throughout his 29-year career, performing for over 20 years with the Black Watch in Montreal, followed by one year at Borden and four …
2017 National Honour Awards Each year, thousands of participants and hundreds of ensembles take part in the annual national festival finals known as MusicFest Canada. All adjudicated ensembles receive gold, silver, bronze, or merit standards of performance. A Gold Standard signifies that an ensemble has achieved excellence in all facets of its performance. A Silver Standard signifies that an …
Ellison Travel Outstanding Improviser Scholarship “Change is always happening. That’s one of the wonderful things about jazz music.” – Maynard Ferguson For over 17 years, Ellison Travel and Tours has helped sponsor MusicFest Canada. In 2007, MusicFest was delighted to present the first ever Ellison Travel Outstanding Improviser Scholarship. The $500 cash award is given …
Musicfest 2017 is fast approaching and we are very happy to have all of your continuing support for this inspiring event. I have personally been with Musicfest for the past 10 years and have progressed through many roles from; registration, adjudication secretary, adjudication logistics director, and now most currently updating the web site for members …
Our management staff add years of music and educational experience to the melting pot of human resource within the festival’s production staff. Below are but a few of the many devoted team leaders and senior staff who help to make this event a reality. MusicFest Canada is governed by a board of directors and steered by our executive …
MusicFest Canada will not normally accept applicants under the age of 15 as of May 1 in the year of the Festival. Parents of applicants younger than 15 as of May 1st may be asked to make special arrangements for accommodations, travel and supervision. MusicFest Canada is committed to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility. We strive to create …