The focus of the Olds and District Kiwanis Music Festival is teaching and learning. Festival participants are adjudicated in a workshop environment with the expectation that they will come away from the Festival with new skills and ideas, as well as increased motivation and enthusiasm.

This year's Band Adjudicators are Bill Dimmer (described as a “cornerstone” of Edmonton's music scene), and Oscar-Jose Garcia (retired Director of Bands at St. Mary Catholic School in Westlock).

All Didsbury High School ensembles will be performing in the Olds and District Kiwanis Music Festival, as will the Grade 7 & 8 bands from Westglen Middle School.

Parents and friends are welcome to attend Festival performances, so come cheer on our students, all outstanding ambassadors for our school and community!

All performances are at the TransCanada Theatre in Olds (4500 - 50 Street). Admission is free as the Kiwanis Club of Olds has sponsored the event.

DHS Performance Schedule
Monday, March 20th
11:00 AM - Grade 9 Concert Band
1:00 PM - Grade 9 Jazz Ensemble

Tuesday, March 21st
11:00 AM - Symphonic Winds
12:30 PM - Evens Jazz Ensemble

Wednesday, March 22nd
10:00 AM - Odds Jazz Ensemble

Westglen Middle School Performance Schedule
Monday, March 20th
10:00 AM - Grade 7 Band

Tuesday, March 21st
1:00 PM - Grade 8 Band

Following the Festival:
Grand Concert and Awards Presentation: March 30 at 7 pm
Benefit Concert: April 4 at 7 pm

For more information on the Music Festival, visit them online at www.oldsmusicfestival.com.