About.

An offshoot of Music Conference Alberta, the Alberta Emerging Musicians Festival showcases some of the province's finest student musicians. Performers include soloists and ensembles that have been recognized for their outstanding skill and artistry.

The Festival has been designed to provide valuable performance opportunities for student musicians while enriching the professional learning of Music Conference Alberta delegates.

All Alberta Emerging Musicians festival concerts and events are open to members of the general public. Festival passes and single event tickets are available through the "tickets" page.
3 days
5 concerts
500 of Alberta's finest student musicians
Festival passes and individual tickets are now available!

Presented by Music Conference Alberta.

Sessions + workshops

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Attendees

350
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Speakers

50

Concerts + events.

OPENING CONCERT
​Sound Cravings: University Ensemble Showcase
Thursday, Oct 25, 7:30 p.m.
Francis Winspear Centre for Music
Featuring the University of Alberta Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Concert Choir & Madrigal Singers
GALA CONCERT
Friday, Oct 26, 8:00 p.m.
Francis Winspear Centre for Music
Featuring the Alberta Youth Choir, ABA Wind Symphony, and Alberta Music Education Foundation Student Recognition Award Winners Julia Chau (pianist) and Rena Far (violinist)
JAZZ NIGHT
Saturday, Oct 27, 7:00 p.m.
Betty Andrews Recital Hall, Allard Hall
Featuring the MacEwan University Big Band, Jazz Combo, and Vocal Jazz Ensemble
SPOTLIGHT CONCERT 1
Friday, Oct 26, 3:00 p.m.
McDougall United Church
Featuring Bishop Carroll High School Virtuosi Strings and the Edmonton Saxophone Quartet
SPOTLIGHT CONCERT 2
Saturday, Oct 27, 3:00 p.m.
McDougall United Church
Featuring John G. Diefenbaker High School Chamber Choir and Roger Admiral, piano, & Guillaume Tardif, violin
HIGH SCHOOL CHORAL WORKSHOP
KRYZSZTOF JABLONSKI MASTERCLASS

Tickets

Celebrate + support these outstanding young musicians.