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!
2026 Festival Dates Coming Soon!
Registration Dates to be Announced
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: Leonora Bridge
Vice-President: Karen Sunderland
Treasurer: Margaret Brentnall
Secretary: Allan Case
Festival Administrator: Cassie Holmes
Volunteer Coordinator: Kathy Bauer
Contemporary Voice/Sound System Coordinator: Naomi Williams
Board Liaison: Winston Noren
Donor Liaison: Elaine Case & Nathene Arthur
Marketing & Communications: Sarah Hop
NEW & NOTABLE
ADULT CLASSES
A opportunity for adult students to strengthen their skills and receive adjudicated feedback!
NEW PROP RULES
AMFA & CVF will no longer provide a coat-tree.
Set pieces that are provided 2025: 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 promise to respect each participants beliefs, feelings and perspectives.
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, without additional fees.
WILLINGNESS
We aspire to help you stretch your boundaries as you learn and approach our classes with a spirit of 'try again'.