Look what's celebrating 76 years starting tomorrow!
Thursday, March 21, 2013 by: SooToday.com Staff
NEWS RELEASE
ALGOMA
CONSERVATORY
OF MUSIC
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The 76th year of the Sault Ste. Marie Music Festival will begin on Friday, March 23.
Formerly known as the Kiwanis Music Festival, this year’s festival begins with the String Division, adjudicated by Irene Tandberg of London, Ontario.
Born in Denmark, Irene is a violinist who has performed with many orchestras and ensembles in North America, as well as making numerous recordings.
She currently teaches in the performance department at the University of Western Ontario.
Students participating in the Sault Ste. Marie Music Festival have the opportunity to perform and be evaluated by renowned teachers and performers, as well as to participate in master-class type sessions where all participants benefit from the knowledge, experience and inspiration brought by the adjudicators.
Students receive encouragement, motivation to excel and excellent guidance on how to improve their playing and a number of exceptional students also receive recognition through scholarships and the chance to compete for the top award, the Shield.
Everyone in Sault Ste. Marie is invited to come and enjoy the festival performances which are free of charge.
All divisions take place at St. Luke’s Cathedral: Strings March 22-24, Piano April 7-11, Guitar April 13, Flute, Woodwinds and Brass April 22, Vocal April 23-25.
Detailed printable programs are available two weeks before each session on the Algoma Conservatory of Music website: algomaconservatory.com, click on Music Festival.
The Shield Competition, adjudicated by renowned Canadian musician, Guy Few, will be held at St. Luke’s Cathedral on Sunday May 5 at 7 p.m. and there is an admission charge of $10 for adults and all students are free.
Any community members wishing to sponsor a scholarship or make a contribution to the expenses of the festival may contact Guy Traficante at Algoma Conservatory of Music.
Many community members contribute scholarships or sponsorships in memory of parents or friends who enjoyed music.
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