Musicfest Northwest 63rd Annual Festival Week.

When: May 11 through May 16, 2008.

Gonzaga Campus Map -(PDF) shows the different buildings for adjudication

Daily adjudicated classes (open to public), May 11-16. 
Live broadcasts of selected Festival entrants on KPBX with Verne Windham, May 12 through May 16, 10-12 noon.        
Piano Recital, Ann Chang-Barnes, May 13 – 12:30 pm  
Young Artist Concert, May 14 - 7:30 pm. (Free admission)
Piano Play-offs, May 15 - afternoon.
Festival Highlights Concert, May 16 - 7:30 pm. (Free admission)

Where:  Evening performances at:
Bing Crosby Theatre (formerly the Met)
901 W. Sprague Avenue
Spokane, Washington 99204

Adjudicated classes in various locations on the Gonzaga campus, Ballet Arts Academy (901 W. Pacific), and St. Mark’s Lutheran Church (24th and Grand).

Gonzaga Campus Map -(PDF) shows the different buildings for adjudication

Musicfest Northwest provides 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 (approx. 1400 entries this year).  Students from elementary to post- graduate level participate in ballet, brass, flute, guitar, organ, 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 receive awards and scholarships and will perform as featured soloists with the Spokane Symphony in The Young Artist Concert on Wednesday evening. Verne Windham, KPBX, will be Master of Ceremonies.

Friday’s Festival Highlights Concert presents special performances from this year’s festival week. The “Adjudicator’s Choice” winners from each division including Ballet will be showcased.

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

The public is welcome to attend all Festival Events (especially our evening concerts!).