Langdon Music Festival returns

Justin Seward
Times Reporter

 

Musicians of all ages will get the opportunity to show their talents in front of friends and family at the second annual Langdon Music Festival in a couple months’ time.
The festival was started by those who were interested in playing music close to home in a comfortable low-key setting, while not having the pressure of performing in the city all the time in a competitive environment.
Vice President Sally Robinson said they had 30 to 40 applications last year and are expecting the same this year with the possibility of more, as they’re seeing more interest from the Strathmore and Chestermere area.
“The kids would be preparing for exams during the year,” said Robinson. “Then they would enter into the festival to get some professional feedback from someone other than their teachers. Our goal is just to be able to offer some education to kids around Langdon and area.”
Robinson is one of few piano teachers in Langdon and is constantly getting calls for registration.
However she doesn’t have enough room in her studio and feels that there needs to be more music education in the area.
She added that if nothing else, the students are able to develop their performance experience and build up confidence to play in front of an adjudicator, who happens in this case to be Dr. Geoffrey Wilson, a University of Calgary pianist.
More information and the entry form can be obtained through Robinson at sallyrobinson01@hotmail.com or at 403-880-9947.
The sign-up fee is $20 with the deadline on Feb. 20.
This year’s music festival will take place at the Boulder Creek Golf Course on April 2.