BandFest

For those of you who have not been to a bandfest before, it is a great weekend of music and fun activities with people from all over the Maritimes and beyond. There are three such events held in Nova Scotia each year. Ours is in the fall and is called the Cape Breton Community BandFest. We begin on Friday evening and finish up at about 3 pm on Sunday with a free concert for the public.

Each year we invite three experienced, skilled conductors who work with us on their selected charts. We also have sectional clinics led by expert players on their respective instruments.

Our social plans include a pizza social on Friday evening and a more interactive fun evening on Saturday.

We attract players of all levels who are interested in improving their musicianship while having a great social weekend.
We have upwards of 80 players, representing 45-50 bands from across the Atlantic region, many of whom come back year after year. Our age range of participants is 15 to 80!!!

It is an amazing weekend. Information can be obtained by contacting Elizabeth at buffettelizabeth@gmail.com