A few errors were corrected in the current version of the Programme that you can download from here. The corrected pages are 3, 18 and 29. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
We apologize for the delay in completing the hard copies of our Competitor Programme due to a misprint. However, we have great news! Thanks to the swift action of Instant Print & Promo, the issue has been rectified promptly.
You can now purchase the Competitor Programme at participating music shops listed below for $10. Buying the Programme also grants free admission for one person to all festival venues (excluding the Grand Concert). If you prefer a digital copy, feel free to download the Program from our website.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on community support. If you appreciate our efforts, consider making a donation to help us cover the operating costs for this Festival.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you at the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival!
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Marion Abbott is a proud graduate of the Musical Theatre Performance Program at Sheridan College. Upon graduating, she was immediately hired to teach for the program and was later named one of the top twenty graduates of the program. She has her Grade 10 Voice and A.R.C.T. in Piano Performance from The Royal Conservatory of Music.
Marion has produced over 400 productions in Toronto and other cities. Of the many (many!) shows Marion has worked on, some of her favourites include The Scarlet Pimpernel, All Shook Up, Anne And Maud, No Safe Harbour, Ragtime, Streetcar Named Desire and Passion.
As a private teacher, Marion has taught voice, piano and acting for 34 years to students of all ages. From festivals to recitals to performing in Disney World, Marion cherishes her memories of her time with her students dearly. Many of her former students now work in the arts full time. Marion is now in demand as a director-music director, consultant, adjudicator and private coach.
Don joined the Kiwanis Club of Chatham in March 1997, shortly after retiring as Superintendent of Education with the Kent County Board of Education. He was a very active member of that club until the merger of that Club and the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K in March 2014. He served as an officer or director of the Board over most of those years and served as Club President in 2006-07. He was an active participant and volunteer for virtually every club project.
Don was a strong advocate of the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival and coordinated management of Music Festival sites, a committee position he called Manpower, for 15 years beginning in 2000. He would truck signs, tables, chairs etc. to the various sites and be sure that everything detail was looked after for smooth operation of each day’s events. He always preferred to work quietly behind the scenes to be certain everything was running smoothly than to be in the forefront.
Don was recognized for his service when presented with a Kiwanis International President’s Legion of Honour three years.
Many who knew Don well knew about his skill working with wood, his love for curling and his joy of sailing his sailboat out of Erieau.
Don’s visitation also takes place this Saturday, March 16 from 11am-12pm with memorial service at 12pm at McKinlay Funeral Home. You may read his obituary, which states that “donations made in memory of Don to the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival or Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family”.
Obituary of Donald Braddon | Chatham
Per Don’s wishes, Cremation has taken place. Family will receive guests on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, at 11:00 a.m. A Memorial Service will begin at Noon. Donations made in memory of Don to the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival or Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family.
McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham 519-351-2040
Thank you for over 26 years of Kiwanis service, Don. We will be forever grateful for all you’ve done for our community and club.
Next Kiwanis Meeting
Wednesday May 1 6:30 pm–8:00 pm – Regular Meeting: Our non-dinner meeting at the first Wednesday of the month. Michelle Olsen a local beekeeper will speak at our Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Kiwanis Club evening meeting (6:30pm) at the Active Lifestyle Centre(ALC). Michelle will be bringing some samples of beekeeping products, available through OPH (Olsen Pure Honey) Beekeeping Supplies and she will be talking…
Wednesday May 15 6:00 pm–8:00 pm – Regular Dinner Meeting: Our dinner meetings are on the 3rd Wednesday of the month. More details on this meeting to follow.
More Upcoming Events
Monday Apr 29 7:00 pm–8:30 pm – Grand Concert: Celebrate the talent of our local youth and enjoy an evening of music.
Wednesday May 22 5:00 pm–6:00 pm – 2024 CK Kiwanis Tree Planting: Let Jennifer Robinson know if you can help out that day. We will start at 5pm and more hands means less time needed to get it done :) More details to follow.
Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival, your provincial entry deadline is 9 p.m. on May 3rd.Remember, if you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.For preparation purposes, please remember that in the case of most classes, there is a requirement that 2 or more pieces be played at Provincials.The OMFA Provincial Finals will be held in the Oakville / Burlington region from June 10 to 15, 2024.Remember that OMFA is no longer using MusicFestivalSuite. To create an account in OMFA's new registration system, please go to:➡️https://omfa.ca/accountFor more detailed information and to view the syllabi, please visit OMFA's website: ➡️ omfa.ca/For registration and information regarding the Live Provincial FInals, please go to:➡️https://omfa.ca/live-festivalInformation and registration for the Virtual Provincial Finals can be found at:➡️https://omfa.ca/virtual-festivalFor information about Member Festivals' Entry Deadlines, visit:➡️https://omfa.ca/entry-deadlinesFor venue information for the Live Provincial Finals, visit:➡️https://omfa.ca/live-festival/venues #OMFA #OntarioMusicFestivalsAssociation #provincialfinals #Chatham #ChathamKiwanis #chathamkiwanismusicfestival #ontarioprovincialfinalscompetition #youngmusicians #youngartists #musicteachers #musicians #omfaproud ... See MoreSee Less
We are almost at the end of the Festival. Here are the results of Musical Theatre. The ones for Speech Arts and Bands will be published a little later. ... See MoreSee Less
Here are the marks from adjudicator Benjamin Smith on the senior piano classes. He had a full schedule from Wednesday till Friday. The marks are in order of the class numbers.
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Last Updated: March 26, 2024 by webmaster
Few corrections in Programme
A few errors were corrected in the current version of the Programme that you can download from here. The corrected pages are 3, 18 and 29. Sorry for any inconvenience this may have caused.
Last Updated: April 8, 2024 by webmaster
You are Invited!
Joins us for the official opening of the 78th Annual Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival at the Civic Center in Chatham.
Last Updated: March 14, 2024 by webmaster
Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival Program Update
We apologize for the delay in completing the hard copies of our Competitor Programme due to a misprint. However, we have great news! Thanks to the swift action of Instant Print & Promo, the issue has been rectified promptly.
You can now purchase the Competitor Programme at participating music shops listed below for $10. Buying the Programme also grants free admission for one person to all festival venues (excluding the Grand Concert). If you prefer a digital copy, feel free to download the Program from our website.
As a non-profit organization, we rely on community support. If you appreciate our efforts, consider making a donation to help us cover the operating costs for this Festival.
Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you at the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival!
Comfort Inn: Where comfort meets exceptional service.
Last Updated: April 2, 2024 by webmaster
Meet your Adjudicator – Musical Theatre
Marion Abbott is a proud graduate of the Musical Theatre Performance Program at Sheridan College. Upon graduating, she was immediately hired to teach for the program and was later named one of the top twenty graduates of the program. She has her Grade 10 Voice and A.R.C.T. in Piano Performance from The Royal Conservatory of Music.
Marion has produced over 400 productions in Toronto and other cities. Of the many (many!) shows Marion has worked on, some of her favourites include The Scarlet Pimpernel, All Shook Up, Anne And Maud, No Safe Harbour, Ragtime, Streetcar Named Desire and Passion.
As a private teacher, Marion has taught voice, piano and acting for 34 years to students of all ages. From festivals to recitals to performing in Disney World, Marion cherishes her memories of her time with her students dearly. Many of her former students now work in the arts full time. Marion is now in demand as a director-music director, consultant, adjudicator and private coach.
Read MoreLast Updated: March 12, 2024 by Marlena Goncalves
In Memoriam Don Braddon
Don joined the Kiwanis Club of Chatham in March 1997, shortly after retiring as Superintendent of Education with the Kent County Board of Education. He was a very active member of that club until the merger of that Club and the Kiwanis Club of Chatham-Kent Golden K in March 2014. He served as an officer or director of the Board over most of those years and served as Club President in 2006-07. He was an active participant and volunteer for virtually every club project.
Don was a strong advocate of the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival and coordinated management of Music Festival sites, a committee position he called Manpower, for 15 years beginning in 2000. He would truck signs, tables, chairs etc. to the various sites and be sure that everything detail was looked after for smooth operation of each day’s events. He always preferred to work quietly behind the scenes to be certain everything was running smoothly than to be in the forefront.
Don was recognized for his service when presented with a Kiwanis International President’s Legion of Honour three years.
Many who knew Don well knew about his skill working with wood, his love for curling and his joy of sailing his sailboat out of Erieau.
Don’s visitation also takes place this Saturday, March 16 from 11am-12pm with memorial service at 12pm at McKinlay Funeral Home. You may read his obituary, which states that “donations made in memory of Don to the Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival or Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation would be appreciated by the family”.
McKinlay Funeral Home 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham 519-351-2040
Thank you for over 26 years of Kiwanis service, Don. We will be forever grateful for all you’ve done for our community and club.
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Results Strings
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The results from the strings classes by adjudicator Lance Ouelette. The marks are in order of the class numbers.Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
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Results Senior Piano
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Results Junior Piano
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Here are the results of Junior Piano, from Tuesday and Wednesday April 2-3, 2024. The results are in order of class number.Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email
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