Inspire. Educate. Enrich in Music.
MusicFest Canada returns to National Arts Centre in Ottawa May 17-22, 2010 to celebrate its 38th annual festival. During the weeklong event MusicFest will bring together more than 10,000 of Canada's finest young musicians who will perform for recognition as the country's foremost musical ensembles.
The objectives of MusicFest Canada are:
- To provide an opportunity for students and educators from across Canada and elsewhere to meet and to demonstrate and to share their musical achievements and creativity.
- To evaluate and reflect on musical achievement and creativity in a constructive and educationally focused way.
- To encourage the study and performance of music written and arranged by Canadian composers.
- To complement and enhance the teaching, learning and growing process.
- To foster and promote a lifelong interest in music as a basic human experience.
- The Christine Jensen Jazz Orchestra
- The Central Band of the Canadian Forces
- National Arts Centre Orchestra subscription series concerts on May 20 and May 21 at Southam Hall
- Educoncerts with the Capital BrassWorks, Yamaha Custom Z Combo, McGill Faculty Student Ensemble, and Humber Faculty Quartet
- Up to $100,000 in scholarships and awards
- Daily workshops
Latest News
Pre-Order MusicFest Souvenirs
Posted January 30, 2010
Pre-order your MusicFest souvenirs (t-shirts, hoodies and water bottles) before you arrive in Ottawa.
Passion for music earns teacher national honours
Posted September 27, 2009
Teacher David Lum, recipient of the 2009 Keith Mann Outstanding Band Director Award, recognized by the Toronto District School Board for transforming the music program at Scarborough's Agincourt Collegiate Institute into what is now regarded as one of the best in the country.
2010 Rules & Regulations
Posted September 12, 2009
The rules and regulations for the 38th Annual MusicFest canada are available for download.
2009-2010 Concert Band Syllabus
Posted September 8, 2009
The 2009-2010 Canadian Concert Band Syllabus is available for download.
Apply for an Official Invitation
Posted September 7, 2009
Ensembles unable to attend a regional affiliated festival can apply for an official invitation by submitting an audition online.
National Honour Bands
Posted September 7, 2009
It's a week of a lifetime! Apply to join one of MusicFest's national honour bands. Become a better player, experience the thrill of performing on stage at Southam Hall, work with world renowned directors and clinicians, and compete for thousands of dollars in scholarships.
Instrumental Jazz Syllabus
Updated September 6, 2009
The Instrumental Jazz Committee has assembled a list of over 100 compositions and arrangements by Canadian writers. Ensembles are encouraged to perform at least one number by a Canadian composer or arranger.
