Lac La Biche Music Festival taking place week of April 15

Chris McGarry Apr 19, 2024 7:32 AM
Aliciana Ulliac and Dax Quintal sing Canadian legend Tom Connors' iconic tune 'The Hockey Song' Tuesday afternoon at Vera M. Welsh Elementary School. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Aurora Middle School 4B students perform 'The Grand Old Duke of York' Wednesday in front of Oscar Jose Garcia, who was the adjudicator for the performances at the school. Seated beside Garcia is Linda Lauzon. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Students from Mrs. Pruden's Grade 3 class at Vera M. Welsh Elementary School showcase their musical and vocal skills during a show. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
The Grade Two chorus at Vera M. Welsh Elementary sings in front of a group of smiling parents Tuesday. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
The Vera M. Welsh Tone Chime Choir does an instrumental number at a show at Aurora Middle School on Wednesday afternoon. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Hala Kabalan performs an instrumental version of the Taylor Swift song 'Enchanted.' Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Jazsika McDonald performs the theme to the hit film 'Back to the Future' as part of the woodwind solo class age 13 and under. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Adjudicator Sherry Steele (far right) critiqued performances that took place at Vera M. Welsh on Tuesday. Here, she provides some feedback to a group of students. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Rhys Waine plays the classic saxophone-infused theme music from The Pink Panther. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Adjudicator Oscar Jose Garcia goes over some points of a performance by Aurora Middle School students. Chris McGarry photo. ▲
Oscar Jose Garcia presents Rhys Waine with a certificate. Chris McGarry photo. ▲

After a week of performances in front of adjudicators, dozens of local students will be performing for family, friends and community members at the Lac La Biche and District Music Festival's Community Concert on April 19.

Performances in vocal, music ensemble, piano and solo are just a few of the categories that will be highlighted at the evening's fine-art performance.

Trophies will also be handed out to the top performers, some who will go on to the compete at the provincial level festival later this year.

The long-running local music festival has been featuring the talents of local school-aged students and adults for more than 40 years. 

The annual Lac La Biche and District Music Festival is happening this week, with the final concert taking place on Friday, April 19 at Aurora Middle School at 6:30 p.m.

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