Promoting music and speech arts by providing performance and educational opportunities.
About
The Vanguard & District Music Festival includes:
Vanguard, Bateman, Glen Bain, Hazenmore, Aneroid, Hodgeville, Hallonquist, Neville, Pambrun, Ponteix, and the rural areas surrounding the listed communities.
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We are run by volunteers who want provide performance and educational opportunities for the communities in our area. If you would like to volunteer or make a donation, please contact us at: vanguardfestival@gmail.com
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​President: Lorie Thiessen
Vice President: Karen Reddekopp
Corresponding Secretary: Danielle Johnston
Entry Secretary: Karen Reddekopp
Treasurer: Greg Shwaga
Awards/Scholarships: Vacant
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​We are affiliated with the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association. (smfa.ca)​
2025 Festival Information
Click the buttons below to access information for our upcoming festival.
Date: March 17th & 18th
*Dates and times will be based on the number of entries received.
Location: To be determined
Entry Deadline: February 1, 2025
Entry fees: $10/solo - $16/duet - $25/group
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All ages are welcome to participate in competitive and
non-competitive classes. We also welcome those who would like to volunteer during the festival.
Performances and Awards Night are open to the community and are free of charge.
Categories include:
Musical Instruments
(Piano, Strings, Guitar, Woodwinds, Brass, Percussion)
Speech & Recitation
Singing
(English & Non-English Languages)
Musical Theatre
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For more information or assistance:
Visit our Facebook page: Vanguard & District Music Festival
Email us: vanguardfestival.com
We are so thankful for our donors that enable the festival to promote music and speech arts through education and performance opportunities!
If you are interested in making a donation, please contact one of our committee members or email us at vanguardfestival@gmail.com.
Etransfers can be made to vanuard43music@gmail.com
