FAQ

Our festival has many classes, instruments and categories in the festival. For the full list of classes, check the AMFA syllabus found under the 2024 Festival Information tab.

A general list of disciplines we offer are:

Voice

Musical Theatre

Choir

Band

Brass/Percussion/Woodwinds

Piano

Strings

Guitar (offered in 2024 if enough registrations are received)

Speech Arts (offered in 2024 if enough registrations are received)

Any amateur student (or groups) of music or speech, of any age! We have classes for all categories and ages. See the AMFA syllabus (syllabus page above) for a list of all categories, age groups and classes. Please consult the syllabus for information regarding each specific class, as they all have different criteria and requirements. Reach out to the executive director if you have questions about what class to enter!

If you're over 18, you can still register! Just be sure to register for the correct age category.

Solo, duet and small ensemble classes cost between $30 and $45. Concert and recital classes cost between $50 and $60. These fees range due to the level of pieces and range of time needed for the adjudicator to work with students.

Large ensemble classes (choral and band) are higher fees. Reach out to the Festival Director to inquire about these costs.

All levels of ability are welcome and celebrated at our festival! Whether you are a 38 year old beginner or a 5 year old protégé, we have a place for you! Keep in mind, however, that you should have a very well-rehearsed piece prepared, as our adjudicators want to be able to give you the best feedback based on your actual level of ability.

All of your students can participate in our festival! Your primary role as a teacher (besides coaching them in their music!) is to help them figure out what classes to register for. Some students don't even know about the festival until their teacher tells them about the opportunity, which is why we really rely on teachers to help promote the festival among their own students!!

Besides having a concrete reason to work towards a personal goal, participants can also benefit from the professional adjudication and feedback provided in each session. We pride ourselves in being a 'teaching' festival where students get direct interaction with the adjudicators and often the chance to workshop their pieces with them.

Some students may also be selected for our Festival Showcase (see above) and/or to represent the Foothills at the Provincial level. We also award a variety of awards, certificates and scholarships to students in a variety of categories, such as "Most Promising" and "Excellence in...".