Comments

Senator Tommy Banks
“The work that you and your colleagues do in the continuing success of the Festival is much admired and appreciated by all of us.”

From David [participant]
“Long before I had even entertained the thought of publicly performing music, I attended the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival with my mother in my pre-school years and onward — sitting in on the performances and adjudications of a wide variety of instrumentalists and vocalists. Today, looking back on many years of involvement in the festival, I can tell you without a doubt that it was the performances in the classes, the encouragement from fellow performers and from the many wonderful volunteers, the learning from many fabulous adjudicators, and the opportunities to perform in the grand concerts and at provincials that not only inspired me to pursue a degree in piano performance, but enabled personal growth in the confidence and determination needed to establish a career in performance. I am forever grateful for my many experiences in the festival and the avenues that have opened up as a result.”

From Kelsey [participant]
“I have been singing in festivals for about 8 years and the St. Albert Festival is always my favorite and the one that I don't want to miss if I have to choose between them. The adjudicators have always been excellent and it is the most welcoming festival. There is a high level of talent and competition but everyone is always very friendly and all the venues have a great atmosphere. I have been very fortunate to receive many scholarships through this festival which I have put towards my music and musical theatre training. I have been honored to be a gala performer which is a night of incredible talent from the festival. Thank you for always being one of the highlights of my year.”

From Laurie [parent]
“Festival time can often be stressful, yet exciting, for its participants. We always know that the St. Albert Rotary Music Festival will be exceptionally organized and very welcoming for the participants helping to make it such a positive experience. With a child who has taken part in the festival for many years, I have always found all of the organizers and volunteers particularly helpful and very friendly. It takes an enormous amount of work to, not only put this festival together, but to make it such a wonderful experience for the participants. And then we get to enjoy the incredible talent that the festival showcases. Kudos to all involved!”