Alberta Music Education Foundation

We still need volunteers for our casino, which is our biggest source of funding! Did you know that one casino shift is worth $2,200 and can pay for equipment and materials for 2 Keyboards for Kids students or a grant supporting 2-4 organizations in their music education projects? Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B44A5AD2AA1FB6- 62889859-amef #/

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Do you know a music educator who made a difference in your life? Did they have a big impact on music education in Alberta? Nominate them NOW for the prestigious 2026 AMEF Recognition Award. The nomination deadline is August 31, 2026.

Don’t miss out! Register now and save on fees.

🎶 Join us for the Alberta Music Educators Summit on October 23–24, 2026, at the Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre in Red Deer, AB!

Presented by the Alberta Band Association, AMEF, and ARMTA, this 2-day summit brings Alberta’s music educators together to:

🎼 Learn from outstanding professional development sessions
🤝 Connect and network with colleagues from across the province
💡 Share ideas and celebrate music education

📍 Date: October 23–24, 2026
📍 Location: Red Deer Polytechnic Arts Centre, Red Deer, AB

🚨 Only 150 spots available! Secure your place by registering online at www.albertabands.com

💲 Early Bird Registration: $199 (available until September 25, 2026).

Submit your registration now and don’t miss out on this professional development to begin your teaching year!

Nominations are now OPEN for the AMEF Recognition Award! Do you know a music educator who has made a significant and lasting contribution to music education in Alberta? Nominate them today! Deadline for nominations: August 31, 2026

There are 40 shifts to fill – we need all of you to support our efforts to fundraise for
Music Education in Alberta! This fundraising makes up a significant part of our budget for 18 months of support for our grants and scholarships to rising talent. Sign up for a shift today! It’s easy and fun, with training, food and community included in your shift!

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Congratulations to the winner of the 2026 CWS/AMEF Ray McLeod Scholarship! Watch for an article in next week's newsletter for an interview with the winner. Watch her award-winning video at https://forms.amef.ca/calgary-wind-symphony-amef-ray-mcleod-scholarship/

Congratulations to the 2026 Student Recognition Award winners! Watch for an article in next week's newsletter for quotes from the winners. Watch their award-winning videos at https://amef.ca/student_recognition_awards.php.

2026 SRA Winners
Performance Category A – Anthony Yue, Cello, St. Albert
Community Service Category A (Tie) – Clyde Li, Piano, Edmonton
Community Service Category A (Tie) – Elijah Mok, Violin, Edmonton
Performance Category B – Lillian Davidson, Voice, Edmonton
People’s Choice Category A – Ryan Zhuang, Piano, Edmonton
People’s Choice Category B – Sanjna Kaushal, Flute, Edmonton

Our Casino dates are September 14-15, 2026, at the Deerfoot Inn and Casino
in Calgary. We are so fortunate to be able to do this 48-hour fundraising event – only
in Alberta!

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Registration is open!

Alberta Music Educators Summit Registration is Now Open!

The Alberta Band Association, AMEF & ARMTA, are proud to present the Alberta Music Educators Summit.
October 23 & 24, 2026, in Red Deer, AB.

​The Alberta Music Educators Summit aims to provide the very best in professional development opportunities to Alberta’s music educators. This event will bring our community together to learn, share ideas, network and celebrate. Registration includes a ticket to the showcase concert featuring the 2026 Alberta Wind Symphony and award winning soloists.

Don't wait space is limited. https://www.albertabands.com/registration.html

It’s Casino Time, and that means a call for volunteers from our wonderful music
community from all over Alberta to support Alberta Music Education Foundation!

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Thank you!