District Festival Competitions are held annually
in 47 locations throughout the province

Beginning in February and ending in May. Scholarships and awards are available locally at each District Festival. Please refer to the individual festival pages below for detailed information (festival dates, entry fees, scholarships restrictions, etc.).

 

2024 District Festivals

 

District Festival Entry Forms:

Please use this form to enter festivals that do not use their own customized entry form. Please check the District Festival page for the festival you are entering to obtain detailed information and customized entry forms. Submit the completed entry form along with the entry fee to the festival you wish to enter.

District Festival Entry Form

District Festival Entry Form – fillable

Assiniboia & District Music Festival

March 19 to 23, 2024
Entries close February 11, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Julie Petersen | Email
Box 67
Mazenod, SK   S0H 2Y0
306-354-7201

Vice President – Raegan Rasmussen

Corresponding Secretary – Cecette Brons Rhodes | Email
Box 2037
Assiniboia, SK   S0H 0B0
306-640-6290

Entry Secretary – Tina McCaslin | Email
Box 672
Assiniboia, SK   S0H 0B0
306-640-8928

Treasurer – Karen Reisner

NOTE to all individuals, school and music teachers:
If you would like to request additional classes to be added that are not in the Syllabus, please submit them in writing to the corresponding secretary at or before our January 10, 2022 meeting. No additions accepted after this date.

ENTRY FEES
$20 per entry
Maximum – $180 per family

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS & AWARDS
Scholarships and Awards of the Assiniboia & District Music Festival Association will be awarded to participants 19 years of age and under. Not all scholarships may be awarded. All are awarded at the adjudicator’s discretion.

 THANK YOU
Thank you to all our volunteers and supporters of our festival.

Biggar & District Music Festival

March 4 to 8, 2024
Entries close February 2, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Janelle Carr  |  Email

Entry Secretary – Linda Belak | Email
P.O. Box 1348,
Biggar S0K 0M0
306-948-3974

Corresponding Secretary – Melanie Kramer | Email
Box 46
Biggar, SK   S0K 0M0
306-951-7992

Treasurer – Chantelle Donahue

Committee: Jill Barber (2nd Vice); Kim Fick (1st Vice);
Doreen Gaudet (Director); Adrienne Raddysh (Director);
Amber Dearing (Director); Rochelle Savostianik (Director);
Peggy L’Hoir (Teacher Rep.)

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15 | Duet – $20 | Trios & Ensembles – $35
Family Rate – $180

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Scholarships will be awarded to Biggar & District students only. Biggar & District students are defined as:

  • 19 years of age or younger
  • Living in the RM’s of: 317, 319, 346, 347, 349, 376, 377, 378, and 379
  • A Biggar and District student studying with an outside teacher
  • A student of a teacher living in the above rural municipalities
  • Students furthering their education elsewhere, but supported by parents living within the Biggar and District Music Festival boundaries as indicated above.

 

Carnduff Music Festival

NO FESTIVAL IN 2024

General Correspondence  |  Email
Box 645, Carnduff, SK  S0C 0S0


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Pamela Dmytriw

Corresponding Secretary – Kathy Kyle  |  Email
306-482-7622

Entry Secretary – Jamie Sorestad | Email
Box 796
Carnduff, SK   S0C 0S0
306-482-7953

Treasurer – Lisa Macfarlane

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Awards: Pamela Dmytriw, Kathy Kyle
Hospitality: Pamela Dmytriw, Sharlene North
Publicity: Jeri Geiger
Art Contest:

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $15 | Ensembles, Choirs & Bands – $20
Tiny Tot Classes, Music for Young Children &
Senior Citizen Classes – $5
Maximum Individual (Solo Classes) – $45
Maximum Family (Solo Classes) – $90 **Family maximum is only applicable if paying by cheque.**
(Duets & group entries are not included in the maximum entry fees.)

Addendum

Online Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS

  • To be eligible for a SOLO Piano Award, the competitor must perform in two competitive classes of the piano discipline.
  • To be eligible for a SOLO Voice or SOLO Musical Theatre Award, the competitor must perform in two competitive classes within the same discipline.
  • To be eligible for a SOLO MUSICAL THEATRE Award, the competitor must perform in two classes within the musical theatre discipline.
  • To be eligible for a SOLO Instrumental Award, the competitor must perform in two competitive classes of the same instrumental discipline.
  • For all other disciplines, duets and ensembles, competitors need only compete in one class.

Please see district program for a complete list of scholarships and awards. When choosing awards, preference will be given to performers who reside within our district boundaries.

THANK YOU
We would like to extend a sincere thank you to all sponsors, scholarship and award donors, volunteers, parents, teachers, and performers. Your time, generosity, and dedication help make our festival a great success.

Estevan & District Music Festival

March 11 to 23, 2024
Entries close January 26, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Alisha Mann | Email

Vice President -Lisa Beaulieu

Corresponding Secretary – Shelagh Eskra | Email
441 Brooks Road
Estevan, SK   S4A 2N8
306-421-2669

Treasurer – Christine Massier

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Past President: Esther Bangsund
Entries/Programming: Michelle Smith, Nicole Marcotte, Esther Bangsund,
Leanne Carlson, Amanda Frank
Secretary to the Adjudicator Coordinator: Trena Wick
Volunteers: Heather Barnstable, Lisa Beaulieu
Friends of the Festival: Kirsten MacKenzie, Kaylee Nickel
Scholarships I (pre-festival):  Melanie Memory
Scholarships II (during and post-festival):  Alisha Mann, Esther Bangsund
Final Concert Committees:
Piano: Alisha Mann, Esther Bangsund
Other Disciplines: Nicole Smigiel, Sandra Bazin, Meagan Casemore,
Heather Barnstable, Shelagh Eskra
Venue Booking/Adjudicators’ Comfort: Lisa Beaulieu
Publicity: Margaret Duncan
Facilities Setup: Nicole Smigiel
Member at Large: Shirley Andrist

ENTRY FEE
Solo/Duet – $20
Ensembles (3-6 performers) – $25
Large Ensembles (7 or more performers) – $30

ONLINE ENTRIES ONLY

Addendum

Online Entry Form

Festival Program – 2024

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

  • Be 19 years of age or younger according to festival rules; and
  • Have lived in or studied in the RMs of Estevan, Lampman, Benson, Coalfields, Cymri, and Cambria a minimum of 6 months; or
  • Be furthering their education elsewhere, but still supported by parents living in Estevan and the above-mentioned RMs.

Other students are welcome for adjudication and to qualify for provincials and Canada West competitions.

All scholarships and awards are not necessarily given in any one year. The decision of the adjudicators is final.

Scholarships & Awards 

THANK YOU
The Estevan and District Music Festival would like to extend a sincere thank you to all sponsors for their generous donations and to all volunteers that worked hard to deliver our live festival in 2023. Congratulations to Sandra Bazin, Estevan Music Festival’s Volunteer Award winner for 2022 and Colleen Schindel, Estevan Music Festival’s award winner for 2023.

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 District Winner: Jennika Linthicum (Piano, 12 years & under).

Festival de Musique bilingue de Gravelbourg et Région

8 – 12 avril, 2024
Date limite d’inscriptions: 23 février, 2024


MEMBRES DU COMMITÉ EXÉCUTIF

Président – Yvonne Sutherland

Secrétaire pour les inscriptions – Michelle Blohm | Adresse courriel
Adrese postale:
C.P. 943
Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0
Tél: 306-264-3640

Secrétaire pour la Correspondance et les Relations
Kristine Goepen-Bourgeois |  Adresse courriel
Adrese postale:
C.P Box 943
Gravelbourg, SK S0H 1X0
Tél: : 306-648-5366

Trésorière – Jocelyn Lorrain |  Adresse courriel

Membres du Comité – Leanne Mann, Lorna Bell,
Melanie Gosselin, Al Sutherland

FRAIS D’INSCRIPTIONS
Solo – 12$ | Duo, Choral et Ensemble – 14$
Taux maximum par individu – 60$
Frais d’administration – 5$ – par famille
Taux plafond individuel maximum – 60$

Addendum

LIEN POUR LE SITE D’INSCRIPTION EN LIGNE

Programme du festival

BOURSES ET PRIX DÉCERNÉS
Les compétiteurs doivent jouer deux pièces musicales de la même discipline afin de se qualifier d’obtenir une bourse ou un prix. Notre festival de musique accueille des concurrents ayant une résidence principale dans un rayon de 70 km de la ville de Gravelbourg. L’étudiant(e) ou l’enseignant(e) doit résider dans ce territoire pour que le candidat(e)  soit éligible aux bourses et prix.

Les chanteurs et les oratoireurs seront jugés dans une des deux langues officielles. S’il-vous-plaît, indiquez votre préférence sur le formulaire d’inscription. Toutes les disciplines présentées en français seront jugées en français.

Hafford & District Music Festival

NO FESTIVAL IN 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President/Entry Secretary – Victoria Moses  | Email
Box 99
Hafford, SK   S0J 1A0
306-549-7546

Corresponding Secretary – Victoria Moses  | Email

Treasurer – VACANT

ENTRY FEES
Per class – $12  |  Late Fee – $10
All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission. Late Entries will only be accepted one week after deadline (February 4).

Addendum

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
In order to qualify for awards and scholarships competitors must be 19 years or younger and compete in at least two classes in the same discipline. Exception: competitors may enter 1 vocal class and 1 musical theatre class to qualify for vocal/musical theatre scholarship or award.

Entries must include at least one solo and can include a duet, trio or quartet – excluding classroom or choir entries.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all donors of scholarships and awards and to everyone who supports our festival.

Kindersley Music Festival

March 18 to 27, 2024
Entries close February 2, 2024

AGM: Monday, April 15, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Kindersley Alliance Church


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Presidents – Cheryl Glass

Entry Secretary – Jean Istace
110 – 7th Ave E
Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
306-463-2760

Treasurer  – Deborah Klassen

Corresponding Secretary
Cheryl Glass  |  Email
Box 1293
Kindersley, SK S0L 1S0
306-463-2785

Recording Secretary  – Helen Barclay

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Clayton Braybrook, Sharleen Gilmour, Shannon Skinner

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $15  |   Bands – $50
Ensembles – $25

Note: All fees must accompany entry form.

Addendum

Entry Form

Scholarship Regulations
Scholarships & Awards will be awarded to Kindersley District and Oyen District participants only. These participants are defined as:

  1. Students residing within the boundaries of the former Kindersley School Division; Oyen, Plenty, Dodsland area students.
  2. Any student furthering their education elsewhere, but still supported by parents living in former Kindersley or Oyen School Districts; Pupils of Kindersley, Oyen, Plenty, Dodsland music teachers regardless of (student’s) residence.
  3. A resident of the Kindersley District or Oyen area, studying with an outside teacher.

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

  1. Piano and Speech Art Disciplines – Enter and compete in at least two solo classes in the same discipline. School Choruses and Choral Speech classes do not qualify as a second class.
  2. Vocal & Musical Theatre disciplines enter and compete in at least two solo classes in Vocal or Musical Theatre.
  3. Instrumental Disciplines (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings) – Enter and compete in at least two classes in the same discipline, at least one class being a solo.
  4. Duets, Ensembles or Chorus/Choir Awards in any discipline will be awarded on the merit of those performances only.  Adjudicator’s decision is final on whether the quality of a performance warrants a scholarship or award. Where performance is not up to a satisfactory standard, scholarship or award may not  be presented.

Eligibility of a participant to compete: Adult music teachers who have students competing in the Kindersley District Music Festival are ineligible to compete, in the same discipline as their students. All teachers are welcome to enter the festival for adjudication only.

Requests for Programming Changes, after the program has been published, will be considered under the following circumstances and stipulations:

  1. That the participant will perform for the adjudicator “For Adjudication Only”
  2. The arrangements for a different time or place in program will be made by collaboration between the session coordinator and the adjudicator, and not disrupt the regular program for other participants.

 

La Ronge Music Festival

March 18 to 21, 2024
Entries close February 2, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Melanie Mack  | Email
P.O. Box 416
La Ronge, SK   S0J 1L0
306-201-4599

Corresponding Secretary – Melanie Mack  |  Email
P.O. Box 416
La Ronge, SK   S0J 1L0
306-201-4599

Entry Secretary – JoAnn Layton  |  Email
Please send all festival entry forms and fees to the following address:
Box 482
Air Ronge, SK   S0J 3G0

Treasurer – Tamara Putz

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Marlene Wolkosky, Lori Bell

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet $15  | Ensembles – $30

No late entries will be accepted.
All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission.

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Students must enter a minimum of two performances to be eligible for a scholarship.
Scholarships are awarded based on the two highest marks of all pieces entered.
Disciplines are popular-arranged piano, classical piano, and vocal.
Adjudicator and Teacher Choice Awards are left to the discretion of each.

For more information on the Local Addendum, and/or Scholarships & Awards, please email the President – Melanie Mack.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our many sponsors and donors. Without your support our district festival would not be possible.

Lanigan & District Music Festival

April 15 to 24, 2024
Entries close February 15, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Nata Kline  |  Email
306-365-7729

Corresponding Secretary
Laura Melin  |  Email
P.O. Box 596
Lanigan S0K 2M0
306-365-2141

Treasurer Heidi Craig

Entry Secretary – Angel Liebrecht  |  Email
P.O. Box 148
Lanigan S0K 2M0
Phone: 306-365-7545

Entry Fees
Solo – $12  |  Duet – $14  |  Group – $17

Addendum

Entry Form – fillable
Entry Form – printable

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To qualify for an award, a solo competitor must perform in more than one festival class in each discipline, including speech arts. Voice and musical theatre are to be considered one discipline for the purpose of qualifying for awards at this festival. Students from another district with its own festival are not eligible for scholarships and awards from Lanigan and District Music Festival.

Lloydminster Kiwanis & District Festival

April 22 to May 3, 2024
Entries close February 15, 2024

P.O. Box 1888, Lloydminster, SK   S9V 1N4  |  Email


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Kerry Taylor |  Email

Vice President – Kathryn Edwards

Recording Secretary – Crystal Penny  | Email

Treasurer – Robyn Smithson

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Aaron Sikora, Cory Edwards, Tanya Gordon, Gail Halls,
Charlotte Groome, Heidi Hougham, Elnora Pittman

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet Classes – $18
Trio and Ensemble Classes – $24
Choral & Band Classes – $40

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

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To be eligible for awards or scholarships a competitor must be 19 years of age or younger, whose permanent residence is within approximately 100 km of Lloydminster or is studying with a music teacher within this 100 km boundary.

Exceptions would be for scholarships or awards specifically designated by the donor for competitors over 20 years of age.

 

Maple Creek & District Festival

April 21 to 24, 2024
Entries close March 8, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Andrew Hecker | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Kerry Currie | Email
Box 128
Maple Creek   S0N 1N0
306-662-4195
306-661-8895 (cell)

Entry Secretary – Chelsea Cox | Email
Box 927
Maple Creek   S0N 1N0
306-661-8767

Treasurer – Diane Moss

Recording Secretary – Kerry Currie

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Eleanor Bowie, Marianne Gordon, Ashley Pratt,
Heidi Beveridge, Cornelius Beveridge

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $11
Ensembles – $5 per person to a maximum of $25

Welcome Fact Sheet – 2024

Addendum

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Maple Creek offers many scholarships for students entering two or more classes of the same discipline. Of particular note is the Centennial Legacy Scholarship for a student performing any work by a Saskatchewan composer. Students of level 7 or higher are eligible to win our top awards in Vocal, Musical Theatre, Speech Arts, Piano, and Strings up to three times.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our generous donors whose generosity allows us to promote the arts in our community.

Melfort Music Festival

March 4 to 11, 2024
Entries close January 22, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Dawne Glanville  |  Email
P.O. Box 825
Melfort   S0E 1A0
306-752-2723

Vice President – Victoria Riley

Entry Secretary – Dawne Glanville

Treasurer – Tena Vanden Boomen

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Rachelle Heavin, Pam Kellington, Janice Mindiuk, Mavis Peters

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15  |  Duet – $16
Small Ensembles – $24
Choirs & Workshops – $35
Bands & Workshops – $50
Late fee – $6 per entry

Addendum

Entry Form

Visit www.melfortmusicfestival.ca for more information.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Competitors must perform in two or more classes of the same discipline to be eligible for awards & scholarships .
Sefton Memorial Scholarship:
perform a work by memory, Grade 8 or higher
Please check our website for more information.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our generous donors and wonderful volunteers.

 

Moosomin & District Music Festival

March 11 to 14, 2024
Entries close January 26, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Rosanne Kelly

Corresponding Secretary
Alice Abrahamson  | Email
P.O. Box 237
Moosomin   S0G 3N0
306-435-2425/306-435-9592 (Cell)

Entry Secretary – Sherrie Meredith/Tegan Matichuk  | Email
P.O. Box 664
114 Heritage Place
Moosomin    S0G 3N0
Sherrie: 306-435-3112/306-434-7533 (Cell)
Tegan 306-435-8047

Treasurer – Melissa Lynnes

ENTRY FEES
Solo entry – $10 | Duet, trio, ensemble – $6 per person |
Ensemble (more than 3 people) – $15 per entry
Provincial & Excellence Classes – $20 per entry |
Choirs/Bands – $20 per class |
School Groups exempt from fees

Absolutely no late entries accepted.

Addendum

Entry Form
Mailed entries MUST be in the hands of the Entry Secretary no later than
the closing date.

Media Release Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Please contact the President or Corresponding Secretary for a complete listing of scholarships and awards. When choosing awards, preference will be given to students who reside within our geographic area 80 km/50 miles. Upon completion of high school, students entering the MDMF will not be eligible for district awards but are eligible for a provincial recommendation (but will not receive financial support).

CONGRATULATIONS to Shaughny Fingas, 2023 District Winner in Musical Theatre.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our donors, award sponsors, and willing volunteers, who allow us to promote the arts in our community. Thank you to the teachers, students, and parents for their dedication, hard work, and enthusiasm!

Outlook & District Festival

March 11 to 15, 2024
Entries close January 15, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

Presidents – Sandy Stephenson  |  Email

Corresponding & Recording Secretary – Cathy McPhail  |  Email
Box 1188
Outlook   S0L 2N0
306-867-9718

Entry Secretary – Sandy Stephenson

Treasurer – Heather Rosa

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $10  |
Bands, Choirs, Ensembles, Spoken Word Classes,
Classroom Music classes – $20

*Please Note: Entries Will Not be accepted after midnight on the entry close date (no exceptions).

Entry Form – Solo, Duet, Trio

Entry Form – Band, Choir

Addendum

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Entrants from all Saskatchewan locations are most welcome at our festival, however, those that reside in an area that is closer to another SMFA location are not eligible for scholarships. (This provision does not apply to those who study with an Outlook & District teacher).

Competitors must perform in two solo classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship or award.

Please note that scholarships will not be awarded to those who are teaching the discipline they entered.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all our volunteers, donors, and award sponsors, who make this music festival possible. We would also like to recognize the students, teachers, and parents for all their dedication, hard work, and desire to share their music.

Potashville Music Festival (Esterhazy)

March 25 to 26, 2024
Entries close February 2, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Audra Norek | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Stacey Palmer | Email
306-740-8431

Entry Secretary – Paul Chomos |  Email
Box 1651
Esterhazy, SK  S0A 0X0
306-740-8360

Treasurer – Leah Gillespie

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Chantal denBrok, Michelle Tochor-Anderson,
Shannon McIntyre (Past President), Tamara Sauser,
Jackie Reece, Jennifer Giroux, Althea Swanevelder

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $12  | Ensembles – $15
Band & Choral – $20
Maximum Individual rate – $35
Maximum family rate – $50
School Maximum – $55 (if not supported by fundraising organization)

All fees must accompany the entry form at the time of submission. Please check the link below for information regarding e-transfers.

Addendum & General Information

Entry Form

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To qualify for a District level scholarship or award, a solo competitor must compete in at least two classes, one of which must be from the Provincial Syllabus.

THANK YOU
Thank you to our volunteers, donors, and award sponsors who make it possible to host our festival. Also, thank you to all the students, teachers, and parents for their hard work, dedication, and enthusiasm.

Prince Albert Music Festival

February 26 to March 14, 2024
Entries close January 13, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Jordana Thiessen

Festival Coordinator/
Corresponding Secretary –
Jesse Campbell | Email
Box 23056
Prince Albert, SK   S6V 5V0
Phone: 306-941-9975

Secretary – Charlene Tebbutt

Treasurer – Larissa de Padua

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Lauren Lohneis, Colleen Bowen, Karen Langlois,
Donna Kreiser, Alex Crawley, Brock Skomorowski,
Eric Bews, Brianne Atkinson, Julie Abbs

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $20 | Duets – $25
Small Ensembles – $30 | Large Ensembles – $50

Addendum

Entry Form

THANK YOU
A special thank you to our Friends of the Festival, scholarship donors, advertisers, venues, and many volunteers.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
To be eligible for scholarships two entries must be performed using the following guidelines:
Piano: One of the two entries may be a duet.
Vocal/Musical Theater: These two disciplines will be considered as one. Participation in a choir is not counted as an entry towards vocal scholarships.
Band/Choir: Only one entry, consisting of two selections, is required.
Instrumental: Only one of the two entries may be a duet, trio, or quartet.

Quill Plains Music Festival (Wynyard)

April 14 to 17, 2024
Entries close February 9, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Laurie Froehlich

Corresponding/
Recording Secretary
– Donna Hermiston | Email
Box 102, Mozart, SK   S0A 2S0
306-554-3772

Entry Secretary – Marsha Barteski-Hoberg |  Email
Box 1382, Wynyard, SK   S0A 4T0

Treasurer – Bonita Reeve

Advisor/Teacher Representative – Linda Burns

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Rosellen Bjarnason, Claire Bolt, Glen Bolt, Jeff Froehlich,
Kim Christensen, Kristi Nylen-Burns, Jennifer Melnychuk

ENTRY FEES:
Individual: $12
Duets and ensembles (3-6 performers): $20
Small groups (7-12 performers): $35
Bands and choirs: $50
Concert classes/concert group: $35
Canada West Excellence: $40

Scholarship Information: Competitors must perform in two solo classes of the same discipline to qualify for an individual scholarship or award.

Entry forms and media release forms may be e-mailed, or mailed, to the Entry Secretary at the addresses above.

Addendum

Entry Form – Solo

Entry Form – Small Ensemble (3 to 6 members)

Entry Form – Small Ensemble (7 to 12 members)

Entry Form – Group

Paper Entry Form

Media Release Form

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

 THANK YOU
A Festival is a wonderful way to celebrate the talent and hard work of students participating in vocal, speech arts, piano, band, and strings instruction. Without the dedication of festival executive members, parents, teachers, volunteers, participants, donors and scholarship patrons, Festivals cannot be successful. Thanks to each of you for contributing to the Quill Plains Music Festival.

 

Regina Music Festival

April 15 to 28, 2024
For more information visit: https://reginamusicfestival.org/
Entries close January 31, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President  – Joanne Hillis | Email

Recording/Corresponding Secretary Katherine Bergman | Email

Treasurer – Donna Ell | Email

Production Manager – Brad McDougall | Email

Festival Phone (November to June): 306-539-1707

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jonathan Achtzehner, Leslie Beck, Dianne Burrows,
Susan Nurse, Heather Gosselin, Gordon Kerfoot,
Robin Swales, Susan Gorges

ENTRY FEES
Visit https://www.reginamusicfestival.org/festival2024#RegistrationFees

Entry is online only and payment is made through PayPal.

Addendum

FOR ONLINE ENTRY FORM AND SCHOLARSHIP LISTING
visit www.reginamusicfestival.org

Please read the rules before entering.
No special scheduling requests will be made.

Sand Hills Music Festival (Leader)

April 22 to 23, 2024
Entries close March 15, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President, Acting – Elizabeth Heatcoat

Corresponding Secretary – Roxana Tiefenbach | Email

Entry Secretary – Pamela Sifert | Email

Treasurer – Elizabeth Heatcoat

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Adjudicator Liaison –
Advertising – Kendra Smith
Programs – Pamela Sifert
Scholarships & Trophies – Felisha Dale
Certificates – Billie-Lynn Todd
Volunteer Coordinator – Kendra Smith
Grand Concert –

ENTRY FEES
Solo Entry Fee – $15
Duets, Trios, Ensemble Entry Fee – $20

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

Addendum

Entry Form

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

THANK YOU
The Sand Hills Music Festival Association would like to thank all the volunteers and sponsors of scholarships and awards. We would also like to recognize teachers and parents who devote so much time each year to make our festival a success!

Saskatoon Music Festival

Schools – March 19 to 21, 2024
Bands – March 7 to 15, 2024
Musical Theatre – April 14 to 20, 2024
General – April 27 to May 4, 2024

Entries close: January 20, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Karen White | Email
306-229-5636

Vice-President – Meaghan Dormuth

Festival Co-ordinator – Mariel Unger | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Mariel Unger

Recording Secretary – Alyssa Thompson

Treasurer – Rahul Sarker

ENTRY FEES
Solo 12 yrs. & under – $22  |  Solo 13-16 yrs. – $27
Solo 17 yrs. & older – $35
Senior Performance Classes – $50
Ensembles (3 or more competitors) – $50
Bands (Elementary & Jazz Ensembles) – $79
Bands (High School Concert Bands) – $96
School Choirs – $79

Addendum

Online Entry Form

Scholarship Regulations

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

ALL INFORMATION FOR THE SASKATOON MUSIC FESTIVAL CAN BE FOUND AT:

www.saskatoonmusicfestival.com Email

Have a question? Call or text us at 306.514.7632

Spiritwood & District Music Festival

March 25 to 26, 2024
Entries close February 9, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – VACANT

Corresponding/Entry Secretary & Program Coordinator – Heather Gatzke  | Email
P.O. Box 585
Spiritwood, SK   S0J 2M0
(C) 306-883-8930
(H) 306-883-2279

Treasurer – Kathleen Gatzke

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Carolyn Voss, Marjorie Klassen, Casey Peden, Jillian Mayo

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet Entries – $15 | Caps: Solo – $40, Family – $80
Group Entries (4 or more participants) – $25
School groups must request an invoice, if required.

Please sign Photo Release form and attach with entry form. This must accompany entry form.

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

Addendum

Entry Form – Solo

Entry Form – Group

Festival Notes & General Regulations

Media Release Form
Waiver & Release Form

Festival Objectives

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
Competitors must perform in two classes of the same discipline to qualify for a scholarship or award. Participants must reside within 100 km radius of the town of Spiritwood, or be students of our supporting teachers, in order to qualify for scholarships. There is no limit to the number of times a student can be selected as the Outstanding Performer of the Festival, but the student may not be selected for more than two (2) consecutive years.

Scholarship Information

THANK YOU
Thank you to all donors of scholarships and awards, to the community support, to the volunteers, teachers, accompanists, parents, and our young musicians for all their hard work.

Our outstanding Performer of the 2023 Festival was Amara Menke.

 

Twin Rivers Music Festival (Dalmeny)

March 14 to 22, 2024
Entries close January 19, 2024

AGM: Friday, September 13, 2024 @7:00pm
Dalmeny Bible Church


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Doreen Benson | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Sharon Rodney  |  Email
531 6th St. N
Martensville, SK   S0K 2A0
306-231-4649 (cell)

Entry Secretary – Melissa Griffin  | Email
306-715-0699

Entry Secretary – Crystal Wasylenka | Email
306-242-1588 (home)
306-371-8807 (cell)

Treasurer – Cecile Klein

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Adam Griffin (IT), Jessica Redekop (webmaster, program secretary),
Leigha McDonald (volunteer coordinator, press and publicity),
Lisa Glines (fundraising), Karen Unger & Tony Worfold (members at large)

All festival information, including information regarding entry fees, addendum, scholarships/eligibility, and the entry form can be found at twinriversmf.ca

Addendum

Entry Form

Vanguard & District Music Festival

March 26 to 27, 2024
Entries close February 1, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Lorie Thiessen

Vice President – Karen Reddekopp

Corresponding Secretary – Danielle Johnston  |  Email

Entry Secretary – Karen Reddekopp | Email
Box 97
Pambrun, SK S0N 1W0
306-582-7755

Treasurer – Greg Shwaga

Awards/Scholarships  – VACANT

ENTRY FEES
Single – $8  | Duet – $10
Group – $20  | Late Fees – $20

Festival Entry Information

Addendum

Entry Form

Scholarship Information
To be eligible for a scholarship the student and/or teacher must be from one of the following districts:  Vanguard, Bateman, Glen Bain, Hazenmore, Aneroid, Hodgeville, Hallonquist, Neville, Pambrun, Ponteix. Students must perform in at least two classes in the same discipline in order to be considered for an award. All scholarships and awards are given at the discretion of the adjudicator.

THANK YOU
Thank you to all the volunteers and donors for their continued support!

For more information, visit the Vanguard & District Music Festival website.
Follow us on Facebook: Vanguard & District Music Festival

Weyburn Music Festival

March 11 to 21, 2024
Entries close January 22, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Heather Sidloski

Corresponding Secretary – Brenda Milatz  |  Email
Box 772
Weyburn   S4H 2K8
306-891-2022 (cell)

Entry Secretary (piano) – Cherith Alexander | Email
306-456-2609
306-861-7292 (cell)

Entry Secretary (band/vocal) – June Fletcher | Email
306-842-7347

Treasurer – Marcie Labbie

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Hall & Properties: Holly Butz
Hospitality/Board/Doors: Shelley Hippe
Program: Cherith Alexander, Brayden Jensen, Jeff Lunde,
Holly Butz
Computer: Marcy Labbie
Scholarship: Mary Caldwell, Bobby Bratrud, Twyla Molnar,
Shawna Stewart, Kim Wiens
Music Convenors: Leanne Van De Weyer, Brenda Milatz,
Danica Milatz-Donnelly, Cherith Alexander (Piano);
Jenn Cugnet (Band); Jody Ramsay (Vocal)
Social Media: Morgan Sidloski

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $15  |  Duet – $15  |  Choirs & Bands – $30
Ensembles – $5/person (max. $30 per group entry)

Addendum

Entry Form
No late entries will be accepted.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
A complete list of scholarships and awards will be listed in the festival program.

THANK YOU
The Weyburn Music Festival Association would like to thank all the volunteers, award donors, teachers, accompanists, and parents who devote so much time each year. A special thank you to our patrons, the Weyburn Rotary Club and Whitecap Resources for their generous financial contributions.

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival (North Battleford)

April 15 to 28, 2024
Entries close January 20, 2024

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 national level competitions.

Borderland Music Festival (Coronach)

April 21 to 22, 2024
Entries close March 1, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Kalissa Regier

Corresponding Secretary – Dorothea Trithardt |  Email
Box 263
Coronach, SK   S0H 0Z0
306-267-7492

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, Angelika Budd

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 2024 meeting. A complete list of classes may be obtained from the Secretary.

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.

Central Sask Music Festival (Davidson)

March 18 to 19, 2024
Entries close January 25, 2024


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.

Eston Music Festival

April 15 to 16, 2024
Entries close February 16, 2024


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

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.

Gravelbourg & District Bilingual Music Festival

April 8 to 12, 2024
Entries close February 23, 2024


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.

Humboldt Music Festival

April 15 to 25, 2024
Entries close February 16, 2024


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!

Kipling & District Music Festival

March 25 to 26, 2024
Entries close February 15, 2024


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!

Lafleche & District Music Festival

April 14 to 20, 2024
Final Concert April 19, 2024
Entries close February 15, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Sharla Davidson-Girardin

Vice President – Jacqueline Poirier

Corresponding & Recording Secretary – Melinda Masse  |  Email
P.O. Box 485
Lafleche   S0H 2K0
306-472-5972

Entry Secretary – Karrie Gross | Email
P.O. Box 485
Lafleche   S0H 2K0
306-264-7737

Treasurer – Bren Keenan

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Charla Achter, Christine Cook, Karla Silbernagel, Amy Meyers, Danita Leduc

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet – $10  |  Groups of 3 or more – $15

ENTRY FORMS
The online entry form link specific to the Lafleche & District Music Festival is 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, 2024. 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!

Last Mountain & District Music Festival (Strasbourg)

April 15 to 17, 2024
Entries close February 26, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Marilyn Helgeson | Email

Vice President – Jenna Hubick

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 26, 2024. 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 22, 2024. No additions will be accepted after this date.

Please refer to all Regulations as stated in the 2022-2024 SMFA Syllabus and Syllabus Changes & Corrections found at 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:

  • 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.
Mainline Music Festival (Indian Head)

March 25 to 27, 2024
Entries close February 5, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President
Valentina May | Email

Corresponding Secretary – Jennifer Russell | Email
Box 785
Indian Head, SK   S0G 2K0
306-727-3133

Treasurer – Miranda Plouff | 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 2023 District Winners recommended to Provincial Finals:
Abbeygail May (voice, musical theatre) and Julia Miles (piano, musical theatre)

Meadow Lake & District Music Festival

April 16 to 24, 2024
Entries close February 27, 2024

AGM: Tuesday, September 17, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Gateway Middle School, Meadow Lake


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.

Moose Jaw Music Festival

April 11, 2024 (Choral)
April 14 to 19, 2024 (General)
Entries close February 12, 2024.
No late entries will be accepted.


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Marcie Carswell

Vice President – Amanda Zarubin

Entry & Recording Secretary – Angela Deans | Email

Corresponding Secretary – VACANT

Publicity – VACANT

Scholarship Chairs – Kathy Kennedy, Marcie Carswell

Treasurer – Ashley Gieger

Hospitality – Kelsey Warren

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Jeri Ryba, Janie Fries

ENTRY FEES
Solo – $20
Duet – $25
Trios & Small Ensembles (3-8 members) – $40
Large Ensembles – $75
Choir & Band – $75

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!

Nipawin Music Festival

April 8 to 11, 2024
Entries close February 14, 2024


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

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 two 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.

Parkland & District Music Festival (Preeceville/Sturgis)

April 15 to 17, 2024
Entries close February 16, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Anna Russell | Email
Box 1063
Preeceville, SK   S0A 3B0
306-814-8510

Corresponding Secretary – Nathan Seghers | Email
Box 105
Sturgis, SK   S0A 4A0
306-361-5444

Entry Secretary – Carla Lewis | Email
Box 1164
Preeceville, SK   S0A 3B0
306-547-2887

Treasurer – Debbie Treen

ENTRY FEES
Solo & Duet, 9 years & younger – $10
Solo & Duet, 10 years & older – $12
School Groups/ Choirs/ Ensembles – $20
School Bands – $25
Individual Maximum – $60
Family Maximum – $140

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, 2023.

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.

 

Prairie Sunset & District Music Festival (Macklin)

April 22 to 25, 2024
Entries close February 23, 2024


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 – $75

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.

Qu'Appelle Valley Music Festival (Fort Qu'Appelle)

March 15 to 16, 2024
Entries close January 15, 2024


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).

Redvers & District Music Festival

NO FESTIVAL IN 2024


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.

Rosetown & District Music Festival

March 11 to 21, 2024
Entries close January 15, 2024


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.

Sask Valley Music Festival (Rosthern)

March 13 to 20, 2024
Entries close January 27, 2024


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!

Shaunavon & District Music Festival

NO FESTIVAL IN 2024


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.

Swift Current & District Music Festival

April 7 to 11, 2024
Entries close February 15, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Charmaine Keck | Email
306-648-7962

Corresponding Secretary – Lois Noble | Email
427 15th Ave. N.E.
Swift Current, SK   S9H 2X5
306-773-1468

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)

ENTRY FEES
All solo entries – $15.00 per entry
All duet entries – $20.00 per entry ($10 per participant)
All small ensembles (up to 6 participants) – $30 per entry
All large ensembles (7 or more participants) – $40 per entry
 

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.

Unity Music Festival

April 15 to 18, 2024
Entries close February 2, 2024


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

COMMITTE 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 competitors,
recommended to Provincial Finals:
Mayla Williams
– Musical Theatre Up-Tempo Contemporary and
Musical Theatre Ballad Classic/Modern (12 & under)
Molly Orobko – Piano Chopin and Piano Recital Piece, (17 & under)
Willem Hoogstad – Spoken Word, Solo Poetry and
Spoken Word, Solo Prose (14 & under);
Canada West Speech Arts & Drama (17 & under)
Steyn Hoogstad – Spoken Word, Solo Concert Group and
Spoken Word, Solo Prose (17 & under);
Canada West Speech Arts & Drama, 17 & under

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

Watrous & District Music Festival

April 23 to 24, 2024
Entries close February 16, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Andrea Fossen  |  Email

Corresponding Secretary Kelly Stein  |  Email
P.O. Box 214 Simpson, SK
S0G 4M0
306-836-4730

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

Treasurer – Joanne Andrews

COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Rhonda Hardy, Terilee Stokke, Marla Koupantsis

ENTRY FEES
Solos – $20 each; Duets & Ensembles – $10 per participant;
Administration fee: $2;
Maximum Individual Fee $80 (includes duets/ensembles);
Family rate – $120 (not including Admin. fee);
School Groups/Bands: $20 each
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.

Yorkton Music Festival

March 11 to 21, 2024
Entries close January 24, 2024


EXECUTIVE OFFICERS

President – Jeanne Fetsch

Corresponding Secretary –  Linda Sogbetun |  Email

Entry Secretary – Lia Nielsen |  Email
306-621-9681 (Jeanne Fetsch)

Treasurer – AnnaLissa Ubongen

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 14 & over; RCM/CC grades 7 & up.

All fees must accompany the online entry form.  Payment can be made by credit card or PayPal. 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