The CWS / AMEF Ray McLeod Scholarship is intended for students who are entering year 2, 3, or 4 as a music major at an accredited Albera university. The scholarship, in memory of long-time Calgary Concert Band conductor, Ray McLeod, is specifically intended for musicians who play brass, woodwind and percussion instruments, the instruments of the wind band. Applications from any music genre; ex. classical, jazz, folk, rock, etc., are welcome. This scholarship will be administered by the Alberta Music Education Foundation and funded by the Calgary Wind Symphony.
Connecting youth and seniors through the sharing of musical memories
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To provide free music instruction in the area of keyboards to interested, at-risk or disadvantaged youth. Offered through participating schools or community centres.
To provide free music instruction in the area of strings (violin) to interested, at-risk or
disadvantaged youth. Offered throughout participating schools or community centres.
This innovative 11-week course uses the power of music and singing to help strengthen EAL (English as an Additional Language) students' English skills.
The Alberta Band Summit is a premier conference for music educators including studio instructors, band directors, and more. The conference includes sessions designed for band directors and studio instructors and other music educators.
Co-Presented by The Alberta Band Association, Alberta Music Education Foundation and Alberta Registered Music Teachers' Association.
Awarded through participating programs. Past programs have included MusiCamp, Alberta Music Festival Association, Lacombe Music Festival Association, C3 Concerto Competition, CASSA (Calgary Arts Summer School Association), Keyboards for Kids and Strings for Kids.
Seek to recognize and assist deserving Alberta music students for music performance excellence, and for utilizing their musical talents through active volunteer community service. Applicants compete in either the Music Performance or Community Service categories.
Presented annually at the Music Conference Alberta Awards Banquet to a select individual who has dedicated their life to music education. Colleagues, students or friends can nominate a deserving individual. Nominations are due by October 1.
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AMEF has a mandate to support other arts organizations and events in Alberta. If you are holding a competition or festival, running a program or bettering music in your community, you may be eligible to receive AMEF grant funding.
Submission deadlines for funding applications for Grants: