What are people saying?

"The Cantando Festival is an outstanding performance opportunity for wind
bands with receptive audiences of peers, adjudicators of distinction and a
fabulous world-class concert hall. I look forward to taking my own wind
group to Cantando so they can experience what I did." - Jeremy S. Brown
Professor and Head of Music U of C

"The Cantando Festival must rank as one of the finest of its kind in North
America. Excellent performance venues, including the superb Winspear Centre
for Music, outstanding clinicians and very efficient organization have
combined to make this one of the most attractive festivals for bands and
choirs to attend anywhere." - Leonard Ratzlaff, AOE, CM Chair, Music Department
U of A

"I appreciate the Cantando festival for the simple reason that it supports the musical arts unlike any other festival. The main goals are educational and musical; all ensembles work with North America's most sought-after adjudicators in clinics and in a non-competitive environment. All this all takes place in the beautiful acoustical setting of the Francis Winspear Centre for Music in downtown Edmonton". - William Street, Professor and Wind Ensemble Director, Music Department, U of A

"Our students had excellent adjudications, top-notch clinics, great concerts and had a great time overall" - Cameron Friesen, Morden Collegiate

"Thanks for a wonderful festival - we had a great time and learned a great deal as always" - Mike Doogan-Smith, Smithers Secondary

"Thank you so much for a wonderful time at the Cantando festival, it was an experience we won't soon forget. The privilege of playing and conducting in the Winspear will always be a highlight for me" - Emily Friesen, Sisler High School

“I had the pleasure of adjudicating at the 2005 non-competitive Cantando Music Festival where I had the delightful experience of hearing groups in the fabulous Winspear Centre for Music. I left the festival feeling uplifted and refreshed as did reportedly the groups who attended. Bravo, Cantando!” - Dennis Tupman, Adjudicator

“Just wanted to thank you for all of your hard work – we had a very enjoyable experience at the 2005 festival. My students came away very inspired which I am very pleased about. As you know, those things are crucial when trying to build a program. It was great to have such a warm reception as an orchestra and we are especially grateful for the string workshops and Tanya’s guest conducting session. I appreciate that you went out of your way to provide those activities specifically for us so once again, thank you” - Tanya Lamb, Manitoba orchestral director