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Double Your Impact for CMF 2026!

Double Your Impact for CMF 2026!

This October, as we reflect on all we’re grateful for, we invite you to be part of something truly special. Thanks to a generous donor, every dollar you give between now and Giving Tuesday (Dec 2) will be matched up to $15,000. That means together we can raise $30,000 to fuel our world-class concerts and inspiring Youth Academy in 2026. We’ve set up a playful thermometer of tempos to mark our progress:

• Andante – the first milestone reached
• Allegro – energy is building
• Presto – the finish line!
But there’s more!

Each time we reach a $2500 milestone:
• Our Artistic Director will reveal one of the exciting artists joining us in 2026.
• We’ll raffle off a Maestro Pass, exclusively for donors who give during the campaign.
• We’ll also raffle off a unique CMF coffee traveller mug!

👉 Donate now – every gift brings us closer to unlocking the next milestone!

Be part of the movement and make a difference. Support the future of music and let’s race together from Andante to Presto!

Support the Festival – Exclusive Benefits!

Support the Festival – Exclusive Benefits!

Join our community of supporters and experience the magic of music like never before! As a festival donor, you’ll enjoy exclusive perks such as preferred seating, invitations to special events, full tax receipts, and public recognition in our season program and website. (more…)

Save The Dates – July 8-15, 2023

Save The Dates – July 8-15, 2023

Save the dates for our summer music festival series – July 8-15, 2023. The inaugural event takes place along the iconic shores of Southern Georgian Bay this summer at Millennium Overlook Park, allowing you to enjoy an exciting performance while watching the sunset.

We are also scheduling a special day with free activities for youth on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. Mark your calendars today and join us for an unforgettable summer.

Further details on artists and programming are coming soon. Stay tuned!

July In January – Second Edition

July In January – Second Edition

???? NOW LIVE!! Enjoy free performances from 11 summer music festivals ????

The 2nd Annual JULY in JANUARY, a FREE online ALL-Canadian classical and contemporary music festival is LIVE!

Collingwood Music Festival is proud to be invited back for a second run in this wonderful series.

On this chilly winter’s day, Classical Music Festivals Canada warmly welcomes you to join us for our 2nd Annual “JULY in JANUARY” online video chamber music festival. No registration is needed and it’s FREE! For 2023’s offerings, simply visit our website www.classicalmusicfestivals.ca to enjoy a diverse array of stunning classical and contemporary music performances from our 11 member festivals, alongside conversations between the artistic directors and host Eric Friesen.

This year it has truly grown into a ‘Cross-Canada’ organization with concerts from new festival members hailing from the provinces of Manitoba, Newfoundland, and Quebec – interspersed with your favourite Ontario summer festivals. The concerts are available 24/7 until February 28th. Our hope is that music, as always, will bring us together during the coldest, most isolating months of the year.

Our video contribution showcases the late Maestro Boris Brott’s former performance at our festival, showing his youthful charisma and unwavering commitment to spreading the joy of classical music. We are also proud to feature Dr. Duke Redbird along with six other superbly talented Indigenous artists, which we hope will help to better understand and appreciate the art of truth and reconciliation.

Immerse yourself in these moving performances at:
https://classicalmusicfestivals.ca/collingwood-music-festival-presents/

Concerts from all 11 member festivals are available to view 24/7 until February 28th. The hope is that music, as always, will bring us together during the coldest, most isolating months of the year.

Simply visit www.classicalmusicfestivals.ca and turn up your speakers!

Maestro Alain Trudel Joins Classical Jukebox

Maestro Alain Trudel Joins Classical Jukebox

Artistic Director and host of the New Classical FM, Daniel Vnukowski welcomed Maestro Alain Trudel to the Classical Jukebox to discuss some highlights of his career, as well as stepping in as the Interim Artistic Director of the Brott Music Festival.

Listen to the full conversation here:

http://classicalfm.ca/station-blog/2022/06/28/maestro-alain-trudel-joins-classical-jukebox/

We are very excited about the upcoming performance featuring Maestro Alain Trudel together with the National Academy Orchestra of Canada and our very own AD Daniel Vnukowski at the piano during the inaugural performance on July 9th at 7pm.

Press Conference – Thursday, July 7th

Press Conference – Thursday, July 7th

Join us outdoors in front of the iconic Collingwood sign on Thursday, July 7th at 4pm for a press conference to kick-off summer festival week.

We’ll be joined by deputy mayor Keith Hull and newly elected MPP for Simcoe-Grey County Brian Saunderson, among other dignitaries.

Note: In case of rain, this event will take place at the Council Chambers.

Thank you for your participation and for helping to keep the performing arts alive in Collingwood!