Oilsands Rotary Music Festival 2.76

ORMF hosts a regional festival aimed toward education as well as the celebration of music for the benefit of amateur musicians of all ages and grades of achievement. Entrants perform prepared pieces in the presence of an audience which includes competitors. One of the primary benefits is that each participant receives verbal and written feedback from a highly qualified, professional adjudicator — someone whom they might never meet in any other way. They also usually receive a certificate, classified according to merit, and some may win trophies, certificates, or even scholarships and financial awards.

The competitive element is played down, however, as the important aspect is that participants can learn from one another. ORMF aims to provide a friendly and supportive platform for musicians to share in the excitement of making music. For many they provide a bridge between lessons & examinations and performing confidently in public.