If you are unable to attend an affiliated MusicFest regional festival to earn an invitation to The Nationals, you may submit an audio audition for consideration. Simply log in through the website and select Audio Audition in the left column. If you are unable to log in, please contact Executive Director Jim Howard at jim.howard@musicfest.ca …
Enjoy the journey Vancouver Island’s music department has turned out some of the most successful music makers of any schools on the West Coast. Located in Nanaimo, this small city has an incredibly vibrant music scene. Study jazz or classical music with any of Vancouver Island’s instructor-musician faculty members and you will leave the university …
Honourary Al Michalek is a former instructor at Berklee College of Music and Chairman of the Humber College Music Program, retiring as the College’s Vice President. Mr. Michalek served on the Board of Directors of MusicFest Canada for 15 years, 10 of those as President. During his career he performed and recorded with many jazz …
(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 …
President & CEO Mark Wicken is an educator, marketing professional and author. He has held teaching positions at The International Academy of Design and The Toronto Film School. His business career has included senior management positions with several multinational Advertising Agencies having been responsible for accounts including General Motors, McDonald’s, IBM and Esso. Mark was …