Celebrating the 64th Annual Festival Week

Lost and Found - Call (509) 327-3455 to identify
1.  A black raincoat with attached pins
2.  A Kalmus Classic Edition Ludwig van Beethoven book of Sonatas

2009 RESULTS
Sunday - May 10, 2009
Monday - May 11, 2009
Tuesday - May 12, 2009
Wednesday - May 13, 2009
Thursday - May 14, 2009
Friday - May 15, 2009

Musicfest Northwest's yearly participation ranges from 1,200 to 1,500 youngmusicians and is considered to be the largest festival of its kind in the United States. Festival entrants receive an individual written and oral evaluation of their performance by qualified teachers and concert artists.

During the festival week the Young Artist Concert with the Spokane Symphony will be at the Fox Theater and the Festival Highlights Concert will take place at the Bing Crosby Theatre (Formerly The Met). The competition is held on the campus of Gonzaga University.

Questions regarding the Young Artist concert - download PDF

Since 1945, Musicfest Northwest has provided young music and dance students the opportunity to perform and have their talent adjudicated by top professional artists from across the U.S.  It is the largest festival of its kind on the West Coast.  Students from elementary to post- graduate level participate in ballet, brass flute, guitar, organ, percussion, piano, reed, and string and voice divisions.

The Young Artist Section is for more advanced musicians who compete within their division on Sunday or Monday. Division winners are awarded scholarships and must perform solo with the Spokane Symphony in The Young Artist Concert on Wednesday evening.

The aim of Musicfest Northwest, a non-profit volunteer organization, is to develop in young people an enjoyment and appreciation of all the arts, encouraging the study of music and the arts and to promote high standards of performance.

Everyone is welcome to all Musicfest Northwest adjudicated classes and evening performances. Some people like to spend the day enjoying the young performers and gleaning “pearls” from the adjudicator’s comments.