National Music Festival 2024

2024 FCMF National Music Festival

July 11-31, 2024

July 11-12 – Ensemble Stream and Composition Stream
July 17-18 – Non-Competitive Education Stream – Virtual
July 23-26 – Developing Artist Stream – Virtual
July 27-31 – Emerging Artist Stream – Mount Allison University, Sackville, NB

Adjudicators

Competition Program for all streams and Emerging Artist Stream Ticket Order Form

Emerging Artist Stream - Competition Schedule

Emerging Artist Stream Schedule*

July 27 - Competitor arrival, pizza supper, mixer activity, competitor briefing; start official rehearsals in Brunton

July 28 - Official Rehearsals, Competitions in 2 venues

July 29 - Competitions in 2 venues

July 30 - Adjudication Masterclasses, First Place Announcement Session

July 31 - Career Development Workshops, official photo session, Grand Award Competition & Reception

*This schedule is subjective to adjustments.

Syllabus

Awards

The $5,000 NRS Foundation Grand Award will be chosen from the first-place Emerging Artist Stream winners in each of eight disciplines - vocal, piano, strings, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and musical theatre.

Emerging Artist Stream - 1st and 2nd Place awards in vocal, piano, strings, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and musical theatre - $2,000 and $1,500, respectively.

Developing Artist Stream - 1st and 2nd Place awards in vocal, piano, strings, classical guitar, woodwinds, brass, percussion, and musical theatre - $500 and $250, respectively.

Recorded Stream
1st Place Chamber Ensemble award in junior, intermediate, and advanced classes - $500
1st Place Choral award in 7 classes for Canada's school and community choirs - $500
1st Place Band and Orchestra award in 8 classes for Canada's school and community instrumental ensembles - $500