🏆 Congratulations and Thank You to All Our Participants!
We are incredibly proud of every student who participated in this year’s competition.
Your hard work, courage, and dedication have been inspiring to all of us.
A special congratulations to the students who have been invited to advance to the Provincials — what an outstanding achievement!
🏅 Awards Ceremony:
🗓 Date: May 25, 2025
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
(The registration for the award ceremony has closed)
We would also like to express our heartfelt thanks to our amazing teachers, whose guidance made all the difference, and to our supportive parents, whose encouragement empowered every student to shine.
This journey belongs to everyone — and we can’t wait to see where your music takes you next!
Congratulations to Our Students Invited to the Provincials!
Chinese Instruments
Grade 5 - Leya Yu
Grade 5 - Icey Ziyan
Grade 6 - Charis Chung
Grade 7 - Clara Chen
Grade 8 - Rebecca Yumiao Chang
Grade 8 - Ariel Zheng
Classical Guitar
Level 4 - Justin Ren
Level 4 - Lucas Chen
Classical Lower Strings
Level 9 - William Dinsmore
Level 10 - Miles Nghiem
Classical Upper Strings
Level 2 - Bradley Chan
Level 4 - Olivia Fan
Level 6 - Carson Zheng
Level 7 - Abbi Lyn Gonsalves
Level 7 - Emily(Aiqiao) Jiang
Leve 8 - Elvis Pan
Level 9 - Brendan Lawerence
Level 10 - Aida Chegini
Classical Piano
Level 2 - Airen Yu
Level 2 - Carson Zheng
Level 3 - Molly Lee
Level 3 - Kobe Cheung
Level 3 - Frank Mao
Level 4 - Winston Wang
Level 4 - Treyton Wang
Level 4 - Coey Zhou
Level 5 - Summer Chen
Level 5 - Jocelyn Wang
Level 5 - Zach Zhang
Level 5 - Angelina Zhao
Level 6 - Kailey Sze
Level 6 - Athena Bai
Level 6 - Anson Lay
Level 7 - Lucas Jiayi Hong
Level 7 - Lincoln Lam
Level 8 - Hai Song Gao
Level 8 - Kayden Fung
Level 8 - Jolene Cheung
Level 9 - Olivia Zhao
Level 9 - Claire Guo
Level 10 - Daniel Song
Level 10 - Grace Cai
Level 10 - Cecilia Wang
Open - Arthur Qu
Open - Nora Zhao
Open - Ethan Ma
Classical Voice
(Ages 19-28)
Adcanced Level - Maria Milenic
Flute
Level 2 - Cayden Xue
Musical Theatre
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12) - Cinri Qi Xu
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Summer Chen
Percussion
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Alisha Fu
Junior Level (Ages 13-14) - Summer Chen
Popular Voice
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Katherine Chen
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Arianna Seung
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Shirley Mao
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Cameron Kwan
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Labyrinth Mendoza
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Melody Yu
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12) - Qina Mao
Self Accompanied - Carolyn Zhang
Popular Voice
Duets and Trios
Reeds
Songs from the Screen and More
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Jayla Yu & Jaydon Yu
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Leran Kuk & Vicky Guo
Level 2 - Winnie Su
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Leran Kuk
Primary Level (Ages- 9-10) - Labyrinth Mendoza
Details about the 2025 Festival
Competition Date: March 29 - 31 st , 2025
Location: 50 McIntosh Dr Unit 115, Markham, ON L3R 9T3
Registration Deadline: March 1st, 2025
(Late application fee of $15 will be charged)
Virtual Music Video Submission Deadline: 2025/03/01
(extand to March 8th)
* Just a reminder that it's important to meet the submission deadline. If it's missed, your entry may no longer be eligible.
We are here to support all participants and ensure that everyone has a fantastic experience. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us. Let's make this event unforgettable!
Festival schedule for all programs are available right now, click the button below to view
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General
1. Refunds will NOT be provided unless the festival cancels or refuses an entry.
2. The festival reserves the right to divide or combine classes.
3. Where age limits are specified, participants must be of the prescribed age on December 31st of the year prior to the festival to be entered.
4. All competitors must be amateurs.
5. Conductors may be either professional or amateur. Conductors may not play with their orchestra or ensemble.
6. Please note that the festival will run on weekdays and Saturdays, from 8:30am until 9:00pm, and classes may be scheduled at any time during that period.
7. **Registration and Exam Notes**: You can register with one selection, but for the provincial competitions, you must have two selections prepared. If you choose two selections, they must be selected from different lists.
2. **Competitor Level Selection Guidelines**: If the exam takes place after January 31, 2025, candidates can continue to register for competitions at the same level; however, candidates whose exams are before this date cannot.
Entries
1. All entries must be received by March 1 st and accompanied by the correct fee stated for each class. (extand to March 8th) Late entries will be accepted until March 10 th for a fee of $15 pre entry.
2. It is the responsibility of teachers to ensure that students have registered with the correct repertoire in the appropriate classes.
3. Entry fees will not be refunded.
4. Online registrations are payable only by credit card.
5. A selection may not be used in more than one class. Repertoire performed the previous year in the Hamilton Music Festival may not be repeated.
6. Participants are limited to one entry per class unless otherwise noted.
7. For grade/level classes, participants must enter at their current level of study, however they may enter one class at one level higher.
8. Participants entering graded classes must not have completed a conservatory exam at that grade level prior to the winter session of previous
calendar year.
9. For all duet, trio and ensemble classes, the teacher must register for the participants.
10. Participants' schedules will be available online in March. Parents, teachers and accompanists who have been linked to the participant will also be able to view the schedules.
Performance
1. RCM stands for the Royal Conservatory of Music and CC stands for Conservatory Canada. The most recent Conservatory Syllabus edition must be used. Crossover times in the event of a new syllabus will be observed as in either Conservatory.
2. All pieces must be performed from memory with exception of brass and woodwinds. The use of music will result in adjudication only, with no mark given. Exceptions are noted in individual classes.
3. Unless otherwise specified in the RCM or CC syllabus, all instrumental pieces must be played without repeats. Da Capos and Dal Segnos must be observed.
4. Time limits, where specified, will be strictly enforced.
5. Vocal, strings and woodwinds participants must provide their own live accompaniment. Exceptions are noted in individual classes. Accompanist fees
are not included in registration fees.
6. All participants must supply an original copy of their music for the adjudicator. Accompanists must have original music with them displayed on the piano or beside it, however may use photocopies(or iPad) from which to play.
Adjudication
1. Adjudicators' decisions are final.
2. Adjudicators may not evaluate their own students.
3. Participants may be required to certify that the festival rules have been followed. If an infringement occurs, adjudication may be given, but no mark awarded.
4. The adjudicator will discuss the performance of each participant, but only the marks of the top three performers may be publicly announced. All participants will receive the adjudicator's written comments.
5. To be considered for a scholarship, a student must enter and participate in two or more classes in the same discipline. (Exceptions: music writing / choirs)
All scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the adjudicators. Note: Classicalvoice and Musical theatre are two different disciplines.
6. Questions should be directed to the secretary or the festival coordinator, not to the adjudicator.
7. Our adjudicators may recommend participants from the festival to compete in the provincials (Ontario Music Festivals Association.)
