Call for entries to Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts

Red Deer, January 10, 2012 – The 49th Annual Red Deer Festival of the Performing Arts welcomes entries to this year’s festival, which is scheduled from April 23 - 27, 2012.

The Red Deer Festival has grown to become one of Alberta's largest competitive classical music festivals of its kind with over 1,100 entries and more than 6,000 participants who range in age from about 5 – 25 years old. These young, amateur musicians compete in a wide range of musical disciplines.
This year’s festival features new classes in Voice, Piano, Musical Theatre, Instrumental, Strings, Band, Choral and Speech Arts.

The festival syllabus, addendum and entry forms are available at www.reddeerkiwanisfestival.org.
For those without computer access, print copies of the syllabus and entry forms are available at the Red Deer College Arts Centre security desk or at 53rd Street Music, located at 4902 – 53 Street in Red Deer.

The deadline for entries is January 31, 2012.

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RDC is celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Arts Centre. First opened in 1986, this state-of-the-art community performing arts centre has housed the training of over 40,000 actors, technicians, musicians, filmmakers, and dancers that contribute to the vibrant arts and cultural scene of Alberta. 25 years has culminated in approximately one million audience members who have been entertained, taught and delighted during more than 5,000 performances and events.

About RDC: Red Deer College has served the needs of students and the community for more than 45 years. With greater than 75 programs to choose from, we pride ourselves on providing a practical education, in a genuine and sustainable learning environment. Our 7,800 full-time and part-time credit students and more than 13,000 continuing education students are at the core of everything we do. RDC – when you get here you understand.

For more information on RDC, please visit our website: www.rdc.ab.ca

For additional information, contact:
Joyce Howdle, Performing Arts Coordinator
RDC
403.342.3526