Inspire. Educate. Enrich in Music.
MusicFest Canada returns to beautiful Richmond, British Columbia May 17-21, 2011 to celebrate its 39th 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.
Latest News
Neil Yorke-Slader, Chariman of Instrumental Jazz
Posted June 19, 2010
Following the retirement of Brian Lillos, Neil Yorke-Slader has been appointed Chairman of Instrumental Jazz
2010 Awards & Scholarships
Posted May 22, 2009
Congratulations to the successful scholarship and award winners from the 38th Annual MusicFest Canada.
2010 Festival Results
Posted May 17, 2010
Festival results are available within 30 minutes of an ensemble's adjudicated performance.
Special Yamaha Offer for Musicfest Participants
Posted May 15, 2010
Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. is offering a special accessory kit for your instrument when you purchase an eligible step-up instrument from an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Adjudicators & Clinicians
Posted April 5, 2010
Learn more about the individuals who will be evaluating the ensembles performing at MusicFest and conducting educational clinics throughout the festival.
Share Your Photos
Posted April 1, 2010
MusicFest Canada has created a group on Flickr to enable you to share your highlights of the festival over its 38 year history. Get ready to take your photos in Ottawa and add them to Flickr after the festival!
