Join Us As We Welcome All Artists To Perform Live at CPAF 2024.

TAKE THE STAGE. LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE.

TAKE THE STAGE.
LET YOUR SPIRIT SHINE.

We’re excited to welcome all our participants, their families, supporters and teachers to our CPAF community for another amazing year!

All the action begins on Tuesday, Apr. 16, 2024. Join us for three amazing, inspiring weeks of live performances throughout the city from young performing artists.

Don’t Miss Out! Registration opens Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, and closes Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MST.

Young artists from across Alberta compete across multi-disciplinary performing arts. Eligible categories in our music festival include

Solo | Ensemble | Spoken Word | Chamber performances

BE INSPIRED

Get Feedback.

This important evaluation allows you to improve your skills so you can play & compete at the next level.

Perform In Real Life.

Instead of playing for friends and family, you experience the thrill of performing on a stage where the pros play.

Increase Your Confidence.

When you’re playing in front of a live audience, many things can go wrong. This makes you more flexible, and able to think on your feet.

Be Motivated.

The CPAF is a prestigious event. To perform at your best, you need to be determined and willing to put in the work.

Hone Your Skills.

Learn from watching others and hearing their feedback so you can use it to improve your own performance. Create life-long friends and maybe a few healthy rivalries, too.

How to Participate

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SEARCH

Please find your selected discipline in the Alberta Music Festival Association syllabus to register for classes.

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REGISTER

Visit our Registration Portal – To review available classes and fees*

*Classes will occur on the date and time range listed.

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3

LOG IN

Returning participants can log in.

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TAKE THE STAGE

As with most things, there are Rules and Regulations to be aware of.

OTHER ESSENTIAL DETAILS

Important Dates:

  • Registration will open Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, and close Friday, Jan. 26, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. MST.
  • CPAF 2024 runs from April 16 – May 3, 2024.
  • New this year: The Stars of the Festival Gala Concert will be held post-Festival.

Stay tuned for additional date and location details

Cancellation Policy:

  • No changes may be made after Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2023.
  • A $25 administration fee will be applied to all cancellations. Please check your schedule carefully before you enter the Calgary Performing Arts Festival.
  • Cancellations requested (in writing only) between Feb. 1 and Apr. 1, 2024: CPAF will refund half your class fee minus a $25 administration fee.
  • After the Saturday, Apr. 1 deadline, no refunds will be given.

Scholarships

During our Festival, talented and aspiring young artists compete for the chance to win over $40,000 worth of scholarships across multiple disciplines. All First Place performers will receive a scholarship award. Scholarship awards are determined by the Adjudicator in alignment with prescribed scholarship requirements.

See Calgary Performing Arts 2024 Scholarship Opportunities here

Adjudicators

We’ll soon be announcing our impressive list of reputable, internationally-recognized adjudicators. More information will be available in the coming weeks.

Our Adjudication Practices can be found here.

Performance Locations

We are securing amazing venues for all performers this year and will have updated venue information in the coming weeks. What we know is that the locations include the Bella Concert Hall and Leacock Theatre, Mount Royal University, the Engineered Air Theatre, Arts Commons and Doherty Hall at Stampede Park.

We look forward to welcoming performers, parents, teachers and fans. We thank you for your hard work and support of our young artists.

POST FESTIVAL INFORMATION

OFFICIAL PLACEMENT:

All performers will be publicly acknowledged on the CPAF website within 15 days of the conclusion of the Festival. First and Second placements in each performance class will be recognized on the CPAF website. The overall Festival Rose Bowl winner will be recognized on the CPAF website.

THE STARS OF THE FESTIVAL GALA CONCERT:

The concert will be held after the Festival is complete. Stay tuned for more details about the date and location.

RULES AND REGULATIONS:

When you register to participate in the CPAF Festival, you agree to abide by the CPAF Rules and Regulations. Please read them carefully.

CPAF FEE SCHEDULE:

When you register to participate in the CPAF 2024, you agree to the set fee schedule. Fees are determined by age, the projected length of performance, and the quantity of performers on stage. Fees paid offset the associated costs of Adjudicators and Facilities. At no point do your fees cover administration and general organizational expenses.

Still have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page for more information.

HELP BUILD
THE NEXT
GENERATION
OF OUR
PERFORMING
ARTS
COMMUNITY

Your generous support will help us nurture a strong and vibrant performing arts scene. Art gives us meaning and helps us understand our world. Art appreciation improves our quality of life and makes us feel good. We elevate our mood, improve our ability to problem solve and open our minds to new ideas.

Funds raised each year allow opportunities for aspiring young performers through reputable, international adjudication, quality programming, and experiences that build performing arts in our community. For years to come.

As well, your donation helps young performers who may not otherwise be able to participate.