WHAT
IS
CVF
SUPPORTIVE
We believe in offering performance opportunities in a respectful and encouraging environment, addressing the strengths and needs of each singer.
ADJUDICATED
Adjudicators give written and verbal feedback, award deserving performances, and provide recommendations to the provincial festival!
CLASSES
We offer Classical, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary classes for beginner - advanced singers! We follow the Alberta Music Festival Association Syllabus, linked HERE
PASSIONATE ABOUT ALL THINGS SINGING AND SUPPORTING YOUR GROWTH!
APRIL 17 - 21, 2026
Registration Open January 05 - 31
Meet our
2025 Adjudication Team
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Miriam Khalil
Classical Vocal
Intermediate & Sr. level
Renée Brad
Kimberley Denis
Musical Theatre
Intermediate & Sr. level
Contemporary Vocal
Classical/Musical Theatre Jr. level
LOCATION
FESTIVAL TEAM
Festival Director: Rachel Hop
President: Karen Sunderland
Vice-President: Richard Gaskell
Treasurer: Margaret Brentnall
Secretary: Allen Case
Festival Administrator: Cassie Holmes
Volunteer Coordinator: Kathy Bauer
Contemporary Coordinator: Naomi Williams
Board Liaison: Winston Noren
Donor Liaison: Barbara Newman & Elaine Case
Marketing & Communications: Sarah Hop
NEW & NOTABLE
VOCAL DUET CLASSES
AMFA has added two Vocal Duet classes, 13 & under and 14 & above eligible for provincials!
PROP RULES
Set pieces that are provided: chair, black block, and small table.
NEW MUSICAL THEATRE PROP FREE CLASS
'Broadway Solo class' is meant for singers wanting to enter Musical Theatre without costume or choreography. *not provincially eligible*
WHAT WE VALUE
We commit to welcoming and respecting all beliefs, feelings, perspectives, and physical abilities.
EQUITY
We will cultivate an environment. that feels safe. We want to cheer each other on, whether we have an 'oops' or an 'aha!' moment.
TRUST
We hope that you leave
with optimism - eager to try new ideas, celebrate your accomplishments & inspired to renew your creativity!
JOY
ACCESSIBILITY
We are committed to keeping our festival entry costs reasonable and transparent, with bursary's available.
WILLINGNESS
We aspire to help you stretch your boundaries as you learn and approach our classes with a spirit of 'try again'.