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MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR
As Mayor of the City of Brandon, I’m extremely
honoured to extend a very warm welcome and congratulations
to everyone involved in the 2020 Brandon
Festival of the Arts running from February 10 – March 8
in a variety of venues throughout Brandon. Each year
we are so fortunate to enjoy the talents and hard work
of hundreds of participants in virtually every element of
performing arts. We feel privileged to showcase an
abundance of talented young artists and performers
from our region at this prominent and prestigious
festival.
As long-time “festival parents” ourselves, my wife and I
know only too well the level of preparation and hard
work that leads up to Festival for performers, teachers,
instructors, organizers, parents and families. I believe
the contribution made by the Festival in building confidence,
professionalism and excellence within our young
people is paramount. Moreover, the Festival’s
longstanding role in showcasing the arts is an extremely valuable element in the richness
of our community. I would like to commend and thank the Board, volunteers and adjudicators
for all they do in staging this year’s Festival. Best wishes to all our young artists and
performers; enjoy your festival, learn from your adjudicators and from each other…and
don’t forget to have some fun!
With best personal regards,
Rick Chrest
2019-2020 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
EXECUTIVE
DIRECTORS
President Jason Stitt Jadyn Burr
1st Vice-President Dori Driedger Sharon Rogers
2nd Vice-President Debee Brickner Richele Burr
Treasurer Elizabeth Gebauer Synthia Wright
Darlynne Smith
David Simard
Shannon Ewasiuk
Nancy Gatien
Executive Assistant: Difei Wu
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
On behalf of the Board of Directors of Brandon Festival of the Arts Inc., it is my pleasure to
welcome all performers, adjudicators, teachers, volunteers and audience members to the
2020 Brandon Festival of the Arts.
The Board of Directors is most grateful to the Festival Patrons, award donors and others for
their generous financial contributions. The Brandon Festival of the Arts also wishes to thank
the various venues for the use of their facilities during the four weeks of festival sessions.
The Board of Directors wishes to thank all of the many volunteers for their help in ensuring
that the Festival sessions run smoothly. The success of any festival depends upon the talent,
preparation and encouragement of participants by their teachers and parents.
The Brandon Festival of the Arts is a chance for some participants to showcase their unique
gifts. For others, it’s a welcome opportunity to have a non-competitive performance experience.
I hope all participants will have an enjoyable and rewarding performance experience during
the 2020 Brandon Festival of the Arts.
Jason Stitt
President
2019-2020 COMMITTEES
SCHOLARSHIPS FESTIVAL PATRONS TROPHIES
Synthia Wright* Richele Burr * Vacant
AWARDS/AWARDS CONCERTS ADJUDICATORS HOSPITALITY
Dori Driedger* William Gordon* Debbie Souza
Paul Madryga
Marla Fontaine
PUBLICITY
Mary-Jo Carrabre
David Simard*
Catherine Wood
SYLLABUS & RULES
PROGRAM
ADJUDICATORS’ SECRETARIES Sharon Rogers* Eileen Agar
Kathleen Gordon*
William Gordon
Shannon Ewasiuk VENUES Sarah Hall
Everett Hopfner
Naomi Forman
Jason Stitt
Janelle Wilts
ADVERTISEMENTS
Monique Roy-Keller
Darlynne Smith* ADMISSIONS Paul Madryga
Brittany Burch
Kathleen Gordon
Robert Richardson, Sr.
Sherridan Anderson
*chairperson
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