Please direct all mail to:
Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival
Box 1301
North Battleford, SK   S9A 3L8

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Kitty Morin

Corresponding Secretary – Amy Francais | Email

Treasurer – Grace Lang

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15
Duet, Trio, Small Ensemble – $15
Band, Choir, Large Ensemble – $30

*Late registration fee is $25 per participant*. Refer to the online entry form at the link below for information regarding late entries.

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To be eligible for an award or scholarship, a participant must:

• Be 19 years of age or younger; and
• Have lived in or studied in the Battlefords and District for a minimum of six months prior to the Festival; or
• Be furthering their education elsewhere but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords and District

Other students are welcome for adjudication and recommendation to the provincial and Canada West competitions.

April 13 to 15, 2025
Entries close March 1, 2025

AGM: Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Coronach Alliance Church

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Kalissa Regier

Corresponding Secretary – Angelika Budd |  Email
Box 382
Coronach, SK   S0H 0Z0
403-620-7697

Recording Secretary – Kaylan Fisher

Entry Secretary – Kaylan Fisher | Email
Box 38
Coronach, SK    S0H 0Z0
306-715-2716

Treasurer – Marilyn Remoue | Email
Box 358
Rockglen, SK   S0H 3R0
306-476-7686

COMMITTEE
Shelly Rousseau, Marie Lerminiaux

The Borderland Music Festival includes Bengough, Coronach, Ogema, Pangman and Rockglen.

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $15  |  Ensembles – $20  |  Choral – $20

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To qualify for a Borderland scholarship or award, each performer must:

• enter and perform at least TWO classes in the same discipline (i.e. two piano classes or two vocal classes). These classes include solo or duet classes.
• reside in  the communities of Bengough, Coronach, Ogema, Pangman or Rockglen.

Competition is open to all Saskatchewan residents and those residing within 100 km of the Saskatchewan border. Participants from outside the Borderland area may enter for Adjudication and Recommendation to Provincials.

Not all scholarships may be awarded. All scholarships and awards are awarded at the Adjudicator’s discretion. A list of Scholarships & Awards will be printed in the district festival program.

Requests for locally added “Additions to Syllabus Classes” must be made in writing to the Committee prior to their January 2025 meeting.

THANK YOU
To all the music teachers for your faithful dedication and gift of music you share; to the schools, parents, and students for your hard work and efforts – we are forever grateful; to all those who support the Borderland Music Festival through donations of Scholarships and/or Cash donations; to all our volunteers who help us during the week of festival; a sincere thank you for helping in any and every way you do!

The Saskatchewan Music Festival Association receives funding from the SK Lotteries Trust Fund for Sport,Culture and Recreation.

March 24 to 25, 2025
Entries close January 31, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Kristine Cool

Corresponding  & Entry Secretary
Lorraine Zoerb  |  Email
P.O. Box 853
Davidson   S0G 1A0
Phone: 306-567-3197
Fax: 306-567-5585

Recording Secretary – Donna Stone

COMMITTEE
Chantelle Taylor (Hospitality)

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $5
School Groups – free

Addendum

Entry Form
Media Release Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Scholarships and awards are listed in the district program.

ELIGIBILITY
Competitors who live within the existing boundaries are eligible for awards. Students out of the designated area may enter our music festival, at the current syllabus price, but may not be eligible for scholarships and awards.

THANK YOU
Special thanks to all scholarship and award donors, patrons, and volunteers who give so much time and assistance.

April 7 & 8, 2025
Entries close February 14, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
President – Brenda Ormsby  | Email

Corresponding/Recording Secretary – Brenda Ormsby  | Email
Box 1006
Eston, SK  S0L 1A0

Entry Secretary – Brenda Ormsby | Email
P.O. Box 1006
Eston, SK   S0L 1A0
306-962-4584

Treasurer – Isaac Hintze

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Cindy Gardiner, Katie Austin, Laura Saar,
Erica Swyryda, Kelsey Unruh

ENTRY FEES
Solos and Duets – $15  | Choral/Classroom Group – $30
Maximum Individual entry – $60
Maximum Family entry of $135 per family

No late entries accepted

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To be eligible for awards and scholarships, a competitor must:

• perform in at least two classes in the same discipline
• reside in in the R.M.’s of Snipe Lake, Lacadena, Monet or Newcombe, what was formerly known as the Eston-Elrose School Division
• be 19 years of age or younger
• may be completing or furthering education elsewhere, but are still supported by parents living within the Eston Music Festival boundary, as indicated above.

All others are invited for adjudication and recommendations to provincial competitions.

Note: Class addition requests must be made in writing and submitted to the committee 12 weeks prior to the festival commencement date.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our festival participants, volunteers, and scholarship and award donors, parents, teachers and our volunteers for their support.

April 8 to 12, 2025
Entries close February 26, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Yvonne Sutherland

Entry Secretary – Michelle Blohm | Email
P.O. Box 943
Gravelbourg, SK   S0H 1X0
Phone: 306-264-3640

Corresponding Secretary – Kristine Goepen-Bourgeois | Email
P.O. Box 943
Gravelbourg, SK   S0H 1X0
Phone: 306-648-5366

Treasurer – Jocelyn Lorrain |  Email

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Leanne Mann, Lorna Bell, Melanie Gosselin, Al Sutherland

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $12  |  Duet, Choral, Ensemble – $14
Administration fee – $5 per family
Maximum individual ceiling rate – $60

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Competitors must perform in two classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship or award, with the exception of Musical Theatre, which for our local festival is encompassed in the vocal discipline. Our district festival welcomes competitors with a primary residence within 70km, or whose teacher resides within this boundary for competition to be eligible for scholarships and awards.

Adjudication shall be available in both official languages. Please indicate your preference on our entry form. All French classes will have French adjudication.

March 24 to April 1, 2025
Entries close January 31, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Nancy Stock

Festival Coordinator – April Pray | Email
Box 785
Humboldt, SK   S0K 2A0
306-231-9939

Recording Secretary – Christy Waldner

Treasurer – Carol Esler

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $18   |   Duet – $24   |   Ensemble – $36  |  Choir/Band – $50
All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

Addendum

Online Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

• Competitors must perform in two classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship or award, one being a solo class and the other a choice between a solo, duet, or small ensemble class.
• Scholarships and awards are restricted to competitors within 60 km radius of Humboldt or whose teacher resides within this boundary.
• Competitors must be 21 years of age or younger to qualify for Scholarships and Awards.

THANK YOU
A sincere thank you to the HMFA volunteers and all scholarship and award donors!

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Caroline Puffalt  |  Email

Corresponding/Recording Secretary
Traci Trail  |  Email
c/o Box 120
Kipling, SK   S0G 2S0

Entry Secretary – Kevin Puffalt  |  Email
Box 120
Kipling, SK   S0G 2S0
306-736-8373

Treasurer – Teresa Pusch

Scholarships – Elainy Cacho

Sponsors – Florence Poirier & Natasha Waynert

ENTRY FEES
Entry fees for all disciplines: FREE

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

• Solo competitors must enter and compete in two solo classes in the same discipline, on the same instrument, to qualify for a scholarship or award.
• All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.
• District addendum & scholarship information are available from the Entry Secretary, upon request.

THANK YOU
Sincere thanks to our district sponsors, patrons, scholarship/award donors, and volunteers for their generous support!

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Amy Myers

Past President – Sharla Davidson-Girardin

Vice President – Jacqueline Poirier

Corresponding & Recording Secretary – Melinda Masse  |  Email
P.O. Box 485
Lafleche   S0H 2K0
306-472-7743

Entry Secretary – Danita Leduc | Email
P.O. Box 485
Lafleche   S0H 2K0
306-774-4689

Treasurer – Christine Cronan

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Charla Achter, Christine Cook, Karla Silbernagel

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $15  |  Groups of 3 or more – $20

ENTRY FORMS
The online entry form link specific to the Lafleche & District Music Festival will be available on the SMFA website or from the Corresponding Secretary. Unauthorized forms will not be accepted. All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission. Late entries will not be accepted.

Addendum

Entry Form

Festival Newsletter – 2024

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
The LDMF welcomes all competitors to enter for the educational experience. In order to qualify for a scholarship or award, participants must perform at least two times in the same discipline (e.g., two musical theatre, two voice or two piano). Competitors of all ages need only compete in one solo speech arts class to qualify for speech art scholarships. Participants 12 years & under will qualify with 1 voice entry, 1 musical theatre entry or 1 piano entry. These classes include solos. Duets & groups of 3 or more do not qualify as an individual performance. To be eligible for scholarships, competitors must have a primary residence within the District (Lafleche, Fir Mountain, Glentworth, McCord, Ferland, Mankota, Hazenmore, Kincaid, Meyronne & Woodrow) or must receive instruction within our District. The Entry Secretary should be contacted for full details.

ADDENDUM
Requests for locally added classes must be made in writing to the Committee prior to January 15, 2025. A complete list of locally added classes may be obtained from the Secretary.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all of our wonderful music teachers, schools, parents, and volunteers. We truly appreciate your dedication. The biggest thank you of all goes to our kids – thanks for keeping music alive!

March 31 to April 2, 2025
Entries close February 14, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Marilyn Helgeson | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Marilyn Helgeson | Email
Box 212
Strasbourg, Sask.
S0G 4V0
306-725-8136

Entry Secretary – Lisette Parkin  |  Email
Box 15
Bulyea, SK   S0G 0L0
306-745-4566

Treasurer – Leota Lytle

Scholarship Convener – Sonia Decker

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $10  |  Out of District – $15
Family Rate – $120  | Ensembles – $15
Choirs & Bands – $20 | Choirs & Bands Out of District – $30

All fees must accompany entry forms at the time of submission. Deadline date for entries is February 14, 2025. Entries WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline date.

If you would like to request additional classes that are not in the Syllabus, please submit them in writing (email accepted) to the Corresponding Secretary by January 10, 2025. No additions will be accepted after this date.

Please refer to all Regulations as stated in the 2025 SMFA Syllabus.
https://smfa.ca/syllabus-regulations/.

Addendum

Entry Form-Solo

Entry Form-Ensemble/Band/Choir

Media Release Form

LMDMF SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS:

In order to qualify for a scholarship or an award, participants must:

• Be 19 years of age or younger
• Attend school within the boundaries, or the music teacher must live within these boundaries:
  Last Mountain & District Music Festival geographical boundaries

• Participants must perform at least two solo selections in the same discipline in order to qualify for an award or scholarship.
• For Musical Theatre classes, a participant must perform at least one selection in the Voice Discipline along with the Musical Theatre class in order to qualify for an award or scholarship.
• For Band Classes where the class requires two selection, this will qualify the entrant for an award or scholarship.
• In other disciplines where it is difficult to enter into two different classes, as long as the participant (or majority of participants in the group) has entered into another discipline, the adjudicator has authority to choose whether the participant qualifies for an award.
• A participant entering in a “popular music” class, must also enter in a classical category, in order to qualify for a scholarship or award.
  

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President
Valentina May | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Penny Miles | Email
Box 165
Wolseley, SK   S0G 5H0
306-698-2928

Treasurer – Tim Taylor | Email

ENTRY FEES
Solos, duets, trios, quartets – $20
Ensembles, groups, classrooms (5+ participants) – $30

Addendum

Entry Form – Solo
Entry Form – Duet, Ensemble, Group

Please note:
Competitors must enter and compete in at least two solo classes in the same discipline (one of which may be a Canada West Excellence Class) at their District Festival in order to advance to Provincial Finals. Instrumentalists must compete in two classes on the same instrument. Competitors who enter only a Canada West Excellence Class are not required to enter a second class to advance to the Provincial Level.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
In order to be eligible for scholarships and awards, competitors must:

• achieve a mark of 85 or higher in 1 performance in one of their classes. Distinction awards require a minimum achievement of 87..
• have competed in at least 2 solos in the same discipline.
• be performing music that is of sufficient standard.
• have performed from memory during festival (except for band solos).
• live in or study with a teacher who resides within Subdivision 4 or 5 of Prairie Valley School Division.

For Vocal and Musical Theatre participants, 12 and under, may be eligible for both a Vocal scholarship and a Musical Theatre scholarship if a solo is performed in each discipline.
All scholarships and awards are the final decision of the adjudicator(s), and not all available scholarships/awards will necessarily be presented.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2024 District Winners recommended to Provincial Finals:
Abbeygail May (voice, musical theatre); Julia Miles (piano, voice, musical theatre);
Nicholas Miles (piano).
Congratulations to Abbeygail May, winner of the Covey Vocal Recital Scholarship for 17 years & under.

April 6 to 11, 2025
Entries close February 10, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Krista Brost

Corresponding Secretary – Susan Paley  | Email
Box 1995
Meadow Lake, SK   S9X 1Z3

Entry Secretary  – Krista Brost | Email
2A – 15 Semchuk Drive,
Meadow Lake, SK   S9X 0A1
(306) 753-9603

Treasurer – Darlene Senn

ENTRY FEES
Solos – $15 | Duets – $20 | Concert Group – $30 |
Small Ensembles (3 – 6 participants) $30 |
Bands/Choirs/Large Ensembles – $50 |
Canada West – $45 |
Non-Competitive – $15 |
Non-Competitive Workshop/Masterclass – $35

All fees must accompany Entry Forms at submission. No Late Fees Accepted

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Competitors must perform in 2 classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship or award.

THANK YOU
To all volunteers, donors and participants for their continuing support.

March 31 to April 11, 2025
Entries close February 3, 2025
No late entries will be accepted.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Marcie Carswell

Vice President – Kelsey Warren

Entry & Recording Secretary – Angela Deans | Email

Corresponding Secretary – VACANT

Publicity – VACANT

Scholarship Chairs – Kathy Kennedy, Marcie Carswell

Treasurer – Ashley Geiger

Hospitality – Kelsey Warren

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jeri Ryba, Janie Fries, Nick Lamb

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $20
Duet – $30
Trios & Small Ensembles (3-8 members) – $45
Large Ensembles – $75
Choir & Band – $75
Family Cap Rate – $250

Registration will be online only and will require full payment online before registration is complete.

Online Entry Form

Addendum

For further information, please visit:
Moose Jaw Music Festival

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To be eligible for any scholarships or awards, competitor must be a resident of Moose Jaw or district or studying with a Moose Jaw teacher, and be 19 years of age or younger.

Changes will only be considered for conflicts within our festival. We cannot accommodate ANY special requests. The Moose Jaw Music Festival is not responsible for any lost or stolen items.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our sponsors, patrons, and our dedicated volunteers!

March 17 to 21, 2025
Entries close February 2, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Jamie Hildebrandt | Email
306-862-2181

Corresponding Secretary – Myra Schmidt  |  Email
Box 1986
Nipawin   S0E 1E0
306-812-7782

Entry Secretary – Myra Schmidt  |  Email
Box 1986
Nipawin   S0E 1E0
306-812-7782

Treasurer – Bonnie Hryciuk

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lisa Lang, Christene Reynolds

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $16  |  Ensembles – $20

No Late Entries Accepted

Addendum

Entry Form

All Fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Competitors must perform in at least three classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship or award. Scholarships and awards are restricted to competitors residing within 70 km or whose teacher resides within the boundary. Competition is open to all Saskatchewan residents or those residing within 100 km of any Saskatchewan border.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our students, teachers, volunteers and all those who help to make our festival a success through their donations of time or money. Your generous support is appreciated.

April 22 to 24, 2025
Entries close February 24, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Lindsey Propp | Email
RR #2
Canora, SK   S0A 0L0
306-562-8070

Corresponding Secretary – Gillian Rice | Email
Box 1325
Canora, SK   S0A 0L0
306-562-8484

Entry Secretary – Rayne Fullawka | Email
Box 1092
Canora, SK   S0A 0L0
306-562-0242

Treasurer – Naomi Kapitoler

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $15
School Groups/ Choirs/ Ensembles – $20
School Bands – $25

All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

Addendum

Requests for changes to the addendum must be submitted to the Corresponding Secretary, no later than December 22, 2024.

Entry Form
Media Release Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Scholarships and awards will be listed in the festival program. To be eligible for a scholarship, students must perform in two classes of the same discipline. Exception: To be eligible for a band scholarship, competitors may enter one solo or ensemble class in addition to their school band or ensemble class. For the purpose of scholarship awards, musical theatre and vocal will be considered one discipline.

Photocopied Material
No photocopied material without copyright permission is allowed for participants or accompanists.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all sponsors, volunteers, teachers, parents and performers for making our festival a success.

April 13 to 16, 2025
Entries close March 7, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Jackie Golden | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Jean Halliday | Email
Box 396
Luseland, SK   S0L 2A0
306-372-4869

Entry Secretary – Jackie Linde  |  Email
Box 762
Macklin, SK   S0L 2C0
306-915-7282

Treasurer – Terra Lynn Ley

AREA REPRESENTATIVES
Kerrobert: Terra Lynn Ley
Luseland: Kristin Boyle
Macklin: Jackie Golden

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15  |  Duet – $20 | Trio – $25 | Quartet – $30 |
Choral/Band/School – $35 | Family – $120

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
A complete list of awards is included in the festival program published prior to the festival. To qualify for scholarships, participants must perform in at least two classes in this festival, in the same discipline.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, teachers, parents, and performers for making our festival a success.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Jillian Andrychuk

Corresponding Secretary – Jillian Andrychuk | Email

Entry Secretary – Jillian Andrychuk | Email

Recording Secretary – Cindy Focht

Treasurer – Kristen Martin

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15

Duets & Ensembles (2 – 3 participants) – $10 per person

Band, Choir, Musical Theatre (4 or more participants) – $40

Late Entry Fees – additional $5 per entry

*All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

Addendum

Entry Form – Solo

Entry Form – Duet & Small Ensemble

Entry Form – Band & Choir

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

To qualify for awards, solo competitors must achieve a mark of 85 or more. Competitors must have performed in at least two solo classes in the same discipline. The adjudicator’s decision regarding scholarships will be final. Please refer to the local program for a complete listing of scholarships and awards.

Entrants from all Saskatchewan locations are most welcome at our festival, however, those that reside in an area that has a local SMFA festival are not eligible for scholarships. (This provision does not apply to those who study with a teacher that resides and teaches from within Qu’Appelle Valley Music Festival District area).

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Delynn Benning

Corresponding & Recording Secretary – VACANT

Entry Secretary – Carroll Dyck  | Email
Box 1303
Carlyle, SK   S0C 0R0
Phone: 306-453-2965

Treasurer – Delynn Benning

ENTRY FEES
Solos – $15  |  Solo (Age 6 & under) – $10
Duets – $20  | Trios & Small Ensembles (max. 6) – $30
Full Bands, Choirs & Classrooms – $40

Required fee must accompany the entry, otherwise the entry will not be accepted. Email completed entry forms and send entry fees to the Entry Secretary at the address above. No refunds after the entry closing date. Late entries will be accepted ONLY at the discretion of the committee. Late fees may apply. Please contact the Entry Secretary for information on entries.

Addendum

Entry Form – Solo

Entry Form – Duet, Trio, Small Ensemble

Entry Form – Large Ensemble, Band, Choir

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
The David Dahlgren Music Scholarship for one year of theory instruction with David Dahlgren of Moosomin is available. Camp Scholarships are available. Specific requirements must be met for these. See the 2020 Addenda booklet for a detailed list. These scholarships need to be applied for by the entry closing date.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Absolutely no substitution of piece will be allowed by our festival after the entry deadline. Those making such a request will be allowed to perform the piece for “adjudication only”.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all donors of scholarships and awards and to all our advertisers for their support. Please see the district program for a complete listing. A ‘special’ thank you to our committee members and volunteers.

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Claire Seibold | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Karla Wilson  |  Email
Box 22
Fiske, SK  S0L 1C0
306-831-9598 (C)

Entry Secretary – Mary Cowan  |  Email
Box 211
Rosetown, SK   S0L 2V0
306-831-9157 (C)

Recording Secretary – Mary Cowan

Treasurer – Felice Mourre

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Maggie deConinck Smith, Chantelle de Coninck Smith,
Susanne Reed, Amanda Starosta, Carly Nunweiler

HONORARY MEMBERS
Jean de Coninck Smith, Brenda Hamilton, Gloria Nickell,
Elenore Sparks, Ruth White

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15  |  Duets & Trios – $20
Ensembles – $25
Band Workshop – 30 min. – $25; 60 min. – $50

Addendum

Online Entry Form

Online registrations will be accepted only.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Competitors must perform in two classes of the same discipline to qualify. Scholarships will be awarded to students who:

• reside in the ‘Rosetown District’ defined as RM’s of Milden #286; St. Andrew’s #287; Pleasant Valley #288; Harris #316; Marriott #317; Mountain View  #318; Monet #257
• are pupils of a Rosetown District teacher or attending a school in the Rosetown District.
• are students furthering their education elsewhere but still being supported by parents living in the Rosetown District.

Thank you to all the volunteers who assist our committee during our festival.

March 26 to April 2, 2025
Entries close February 8, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Linda Swab

Corresponding & Recording Secretary
Karen Wiens | Email
Box 193
Hague, SK   S0K 1X0
306-220-1690

Entry Secretary – VACANT

Program Secretary – Corinne Scheetz

Treasurer – Patricia Keefe

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Louella Friesen, Sanne Gillingham, Sara Ens,
Audrey Falk Janzen, Nancy Epp, Rebecca Isaak,
Audrey Watson

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $15  |  Senior Performance Class (Piano) – $30 |
Small Ensembles (3 to 8 members) – $20 |
Large Ensembles (9+ members) – $20 |
Choir & Band – $25
Maximum Individual ceiling rate – $75
Maximum Family ceiling rate – $150

All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

Information Letter

Parent Release Form

Addendum

Online Entry Form

For more information, visit https://www.saskvalleymusicfestival.com

THANK YOU to sponsors, donors, and all volunteers. Your contributions helped make Sask Valley Festival a wonderful success! Also THANK YOU to all our festival participants – for your thorough preparations, wonderful performances, and great sportsmanship!

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Nancy Phillips
306-921-3709

Corresponding & Recording Secretary – Anne Bennett  | Email
P.O. Box 454
Shaunavon   S0N 2M0
306-297-4137

Entry Secretary – Wendy Thienes | Email
Box 573
Shaunavon   S0N 2M0
306-294-7383

Treasurer – Michelle Erickson

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Faye Anderson, Penny Kirkpatrick, Lee Guenther

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $12  |  Duet & Ensemble – $17

Addendum

Scholarship Information

Competitors must perform:

• in two classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship
• in at least two classes of one discipline and at least one discipline of another, to be considered for a combined scholarship

A complete listing of available scholarships and awards  is available from our Corresponding Secretary.

April 6 to 10, 2025
Entries close February 15, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Rachael Eliason | Email
306-741-8471

Corresponding Secretary – Rachael Eliason | Email
Box 426
Swift Current, SK   S9H 3W3
306-741-8471

Entry Secretary – Laura Thibeault | Email
26 533 4th Ave NE
Swift Current, SK  S9H 2J9
780-808-9941

Treasurer – Theresa Soper

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Janessa Olfert (venues & accommodations),
Rachael Eliason (scholarships),
Alanna Howell (website); LiMin Luan (volunteers)

Scholarship Information:
Scholarships are available to students within 50 km of Swift Current.

THANK YOU
Thanks to our many sponsors who purchase advertising, or donate money for scholarships and bursaries. Also to the parents and music teachers who continually support music festival and understand what a great way festival is to advance their child’s musical skills and appreciate others’ musical talents.

April 7 to 10, 2025
Entries close February 14, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Morag Riddell

Corresponding Secretary – Sandra Glassford | Email
P.O. Box 1688
Unity   S0K 4L0
306-228-3651

Entry Secretary – Bari Bertoia | Email
P.O. Box 39
Unity   S0K 4L0
(H) 306-228-2568
(C) 306-228-9889

Treasurer – Vanessa Spendelow

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Kathy Jones, Carolyn Kopp, Melody Kuhn,
Robyn Rutherford, Lindsay Uzelman, Diane Neil,
Kathy Soloski, Vicki Orobko, Lauren Ogrodnick,
Andrea Melnyk, Allyson Best, Rhonda Beres,
Rayann Boerrichter, Yvonne Wiesner

ENTRY FEES
Individual – $15 | Group (up to 3 members) – $15
Group (more than 3 members) – $20

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Participants from outside our support area will not be eligible for scholarships and awards if they entered in another Festival. They are eligible to win classes and be recommended to Provincials.

CONGRATULATIONS to the following Provincial Finals winners:
Willem Hoogstad
Alfredo S. Uy Memorial Spoken Word Poetry/Prose (17 & under)
Doris Bircham Memorial Spoken Word Concert Group (17 & under)
Sask. Drama Association Canada West Speech Arts & Drama Scholarship (17 & under)
Steyn Hoogstad
L. I. Bryson Memorial Spoken Word Concert Group (28 & under)
Canada West Speech Arts & Drama Scholarship (22 & under)

CONGRATULATIONS to Willem Hoogstad, 1st place winner in Speech Arts for 17 years & under, and Steyn Hoogstad, 2nd place winner in Speech Arts for 22 years & under, at the Canada West Performing Arts Festival in Victoria.

IN APPRECIATION
The Unity Music Festival Association would like to thank parents, teachers, accompanists, volunteers for all their help and support for our Festival. We would also like to thank those who have provided financially in the way of scholarships and awards. It is all very much appreciated.

WEBSITE
unitymusicfestivalassociation.weebly.com

April 14 to 16, 2025
Entries close February 14, 2025

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Andrea Fossen  |  Email

Corresponding Secretary Kelly Stein  |  Email
P.O. Box 214 Simpson, SK
S0G 4M0
306-946-7884

Entry Secretary – Kaelin Hardy  |  Email
Box 357 Watrous   S0K 4T0
306-936-7250

Treasurer – Joanne Andrews

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Rhonda Hardy, Terilee Stokke, Marla Koupantsis,
Brookelynn Tetzlaff, Rhauni Zoutman, Nick Lawrence

ENTRY FEES
Solos – $20 each; Duets & Ensembles – $10 per participant;
Maximum Individual Fee $80 (includes duets/ensembles);
Family rate – $120; School Groups/Bands: $20 each
Administration fee is $2 per soloist, duet/ensemble, school group/band.
Pay only once regardless of number of entries.
All fees must accompany the entry form by the closing date.

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To qualify for an award or scholarship, competitors must live within or study in the Watrous district and compete in at least two (2) classes in the same discipline.

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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Melissa Moen

Corresponding Secretary –  Linda Sogbetun |  Email

Entry Secretary – Lia Nielsen |  Email

Treasurer – John Shurniak

ENTRY FEES
Solos – Beginner: $12 / Intermediate: $16 / Senior: $20
Duets – Beginner: $18 / Intermediate: $24 / Senior: $30
Trios/Small Ensemble (3 – 6 players) – Beginner: $24 / Intermediate: $32 / Senior: $40
Large Ensemble (all choirs and groups defined as a “Large Ensemble” in the Syllabus/Addendum) – $75
Bands – $100

“Beginner” – age groups of 8 & under; RCM/CC grades 1 & Preliminary; 1st/2nd year instruction classes.
“Intermediate” – age groups of 14 & under; RCM/CC grades 2-6; Family Music.
“Senior” – age groups of 15 & over; RCM/CC grades 7 & up.

All fees must accompany the online entry form.  Payment can be made on MFS using Stripe. Entry Forms and Addendum are available at www.yorktonmusicfestival.ca

Yorkton Music Festival Information: Email

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Scholarships will be awarded only to those students who:

• reside in the Sunrise Health Division
• have a teacher who resides in the Sunrise Health Division
• are furthering their education elsewhere but remain supported by parents residing in the Sunrise Health Division
• are 28 years old or under