Testimonials
Toronto Festival of Music is operated by the same people that bring you Atlantic Band Festival, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Here are some of the things people have said about that event:
We loved the festival and loved the ABF concert. My kids will be talking about it for weeks!
Caitlin Quinton, NS
Just wanted to thank you and Jennifer for another great ABF. My kids enjoyed the experience thoroughly. Clinics and concerts were very well done and the adjudicator (Coleen Richardson) was fabulous. It is a great service you provide by having the ABF available for all groups but particularly groups from Atlantic Canada. Halifax is such a great city and we don't have to break the bank to get there! Cheers until the next time!!
Darren White, NFLD
Just wanted to drop a line to offer my thanks for a terrific weekend. I thought everything ran like clockwork, and all the events planned were informative and entertaining. My students and I learned a great deal just from watching other groups, but the performance and adjudication were really top-notch. My band had a blast, and we'll definitely be back as soon as we can.
Craig Woodcock, NB
I've just returned home from your wonderful festival. My grade 6,7, and 8 students were thrilled with the adjudication. We were very grateful for you opening up the elementary ensemble category for us! We will be returning in two years and look forward to competing again.
Jennifer Gilchrist, ONT
Again this year attending the ABF was definitely worth the trip for our school band program. The students say that I have to now start a jazz band and a choir! It was a great learning experience for all of them, good for recruitment and they had exposure to quality bands, jazz ensembles and choirs.
Anne Marie Lane, NFLD
Congratulations on such a well-organized and high-calibre music event. I heard so many positive comments from folks about how impressed they are with the festival.
Brenda Porter, Adjudicator 2007 PEI
Thanks for a truly positive experience for my young musicians. It was a fabulous day, wonderfully organized and an event we will remember for years to come. The adjudications were helpful, the clinic with Dr. Hopkins amazing, and all the workers very helpful from the time we walked in the front entrance.We will definitely make the Atlantic Band Festival a regular part of our program plan from now on!
Sarah Keddy, Pine Ridge Middle School NS
What can I say, other than "Great job"! Our group had a very positive experience at the Festival. We received lots of information prior to our arrival, to feel confident that we knew what to expect. The map of the Mount was very helpful and the staff working at each venue seemed very well prepared to handle all the groups.
Marg Walters, Touringhouse ONT
Thank you so much for organizing such a great festival! I was there on Thursday and Friday and where ever I looked there were happy excited groups of kids! My girls had a great time! It was so good for us to set this festival as a goal and then work to prepare for it! I only wish that next time we are able to take advantage of the whole weekend!
Krista Vincent, Halifax County Girls' Choir NS
My kids had a great weekend! What a huge festival! I was very impressed with the quality of the adjudicators. All three gave top-notch comments. Gillian MacKay was great with my guys in the clinic. She was very informative, with enough energy to keep their attention after a long day. Many thanks for all your efforts and congratulations on a great festival experience.
Frank Nabuurs, East Wiltshire School PEI