Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals

Welcome to the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivalssponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Vancouver BC

In 1923 the fraternal order of the Knights of Pythias began the British Columbia Music Festival with 40 classes in various facets of music and a participation of about 1,000 competitors. The Festival was continually sponsored by the Knights of Pythias until 1960 when the Vancouver Kiwanis Club assumed sponsorship.

Since the early beginnings, the Vancouver Festival has grown into a substantial undertaking as British Columbia’s premier music festival. Through the Festival, young citizens of our community with musical ability have an opportunity to improve their talents and gain a greater appreciation of the role of music as a basic form of human expression and communication.

The Kiwanis Club of Vancouver is proud to sponsor the 86th year (2009) of the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals.

AFFILIATED WITH THE FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS

Gala Showcase Concert - Wednesday May 13th - 7pm

Kay Meek Centre for the Performing Arts

1700 Mathers Avenue, West Vancouver.

All Tickets: $10

Call 604-682-3921 to reserve

Twelve of the festival's most outstanding performances will be showcased. Each performance was recommeded by one of the 2009 Festival Adjudicators and the best three performances will receive cash awards sponsored by Tom Lee Music.

 

2009 distinguished panel of judges

Matthew McFarlane - CBC Radio Producer

Liela Getz - Founder - Vancouver Recital Society

David Duke - Composer, Educator, Writer