The Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph began in 1981, organized and operated by the Kiwanis Club of Guelph and the Royal City Kiwanis Club. As of 2005, the two clubs amalgamated as the Kiwanis Club of Guelph and continue to operate the Festival, with increasing numbers of volunteers from the community. For two and a half weeks each  spring, more than 3,500 young people participate in the Festival. Over $16,000 in awards and scholarships are presented to 150 individuals and groups, as recommended by 12 to 14 professional adjudicators. The Highlights of the Festival Concert and Awards Ceremony is a showcase of some of the best performers in the following disciplines: choirs, bands, strings, brass and woodwinds, voice, harp, guitar, piano and digital piano/keyboard.  The concert will be held on Sunday, May 27, 2012 at 3:00pm at St. George's Anglican Church on Woolwich St.

The 2012 Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph will take place from April 9 to April 27.  Band classes will be held April 26 & 27, Choir Classes will run April 24 & 25 and all other classes will run April 9 to 22. The deadline for entries for the 2012 Festival is January 20, 2012.

Any changes are outlined in the Syllabus, and we encourage you to check them out. You will find our Syllabus, Application, and Brochure to the left in the 'Documents' section. In this section, you will also find an 'Updates' document, where we will occasionally enter updates and corrections.

We'd love to see you on February 17, 2012 for our Valentine Gala Concert, a fundraiser in support of the Kiwanis Music Festival, complete with raffle, silent auction, and delectable drinks and hors d'oeuvres. You can find more information in the flyer in the 'Documents' section.

For more information, contact Festival Coordinator Heather Fleming at 519-821-4365 or hfleming@guelphkiwanismusicfestival.org