2012 Lineup
The 40th annual MusicFest Canada will be hosted in Ottawa, at the National Arts Centre May 14-19, 2012. During the week-long event full of music, learning and fun, MusicFest will inspire thousands of young musicians from across Canada by presenting, in concert, some of the the most outstanding artists and ensembles in North America..
MONDAY, MAY 14: 40th Anniversary Alumni Jazz Concert featuring the Nepean All-City Jazz Banddirected by Neil Yorke-Slader, Alex Dean, Kirk MacDonald, Daniel Ko, Matthew Chalmers, Lucas Hanemanand the National Youth Jazz Combo
TUESDAY, MAY 15: The Toronto Wind Orchestra under the Direction of Tony Gomes and featuring 13-year old Pearl flautist Zachary Kellog
WEDNESDAY, MAY 16: 40th Anniversary Choral Showcase featuring "Quintessential Vocal Ensemble" from St. John's Newfoundland and directed by Susan Quinn
WEDNESDAY & THURDAY, MAY 16 & 17: The National Arts Centre Orchestra featuring guest conductor Jose Luis Gomez with Percussionist Colin Currie
THURSDAY, MAY 17: Vocal Jazz group "Vertical Voices", from Los Angeles
FRIDAY, MAY 18: 40th Anniversary Celebration Concert hosted by former "Blood, Sweat and Tears" vocalist David Clayton-Thomas and featuring the Humber College Faculty Band, Pearl Drummer Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez from "Santana", Yamaha pianist Oliver Jones, Jazz Vocalist Ranee Lee with Music Director Denny Christianson.
SATURDAY, MAY 19: The Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra with guest trombone soloist Dr. James Lebens, directed by Dr. Mark Hopkins and Dr. Gillian MacKay
SATURDAY, MAY 19: The Yamaha All-Star Band under the direction of Terry Promane with guest saxophone soloist Cam Ryga.
Daily Educoncerts featuring True North Brass, Capital Brassworks and the Musicfest Canada Jazz Educombo
Up to $100,000 in scholarships and awards
Daily workshops with reknowned clinicans including Chase Sanborn, Mark Ferguson, Al Kay and Kevin Warren.
View the Fall Newsletter for more information
Special Events by Ellison Travel and Tours
Ellison Travel and Tours offers a number of special events for MusicFest participants. To attend any one of the events noted below, you must purchase tickets directly from Ellison.
