Welcome to the 36th Annual Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival

Welcome to the 36th annual CISMF – Conference of Independent Schools Music Festival – a collaborative celebration of music presented by students and music educators representing 32 of our 44 CIS Ontario member schools. After a three-year hiatus, we are back and thrilled to be performing together once again in the beautiful Roy Thomson Hall. The repertoire you are about to hear this afternoon has been prepared in advance, and today’s performance is the result of four intensive rehearsal days. This proves to be a challenging and rewarding experience for all participants. Bravo to every music faculty member, past and present, who has been involved with CISMF. It is obvious that our musicians could not perform at this high level without your instruction, talent, expertise, patience, sense of humour and enthusiastic support!

A special thank you to our school heads for their continued support and commitment to the performing arts in our CIS Ontario schools. A heartfelt thank you to Sarah Craig, CIS Ontario Executive Director. Her continued support has propelled this music festival to be the envy of all! I know you will be impressed by the energy and dedication of these talented young musicians.

Congratulations to the just over 1200 students who are participating in CISMF 2023! Your hard work, dedication, enthusiasm and love of music are truly inspirational.

Let the concert begin!

Sandi Chasson CISMF Coordinator 2023