The Twin Rivers Music Festival was happy to host 130 students who performed over 300 pieces in this year’s Twin Rivers Music Festival. Thanks to the generosity of our many sponsors, we were able to give $2,660.00 in awards and scholarships and present 14 trophies.
This year’s festival has produced an incredible number of performers who are advancing to the next level of competition. Congratulations to Elise Kroeker, Rylie Coller, Tianna Starosta, Zoey Coller, Maia Macatangay, Arthur Crowe, Aveah Wasylenka, Markus Bitner, and Ethan Mitchell who will be representing Twin Rivers Music Festival in a total of 23 Provincial classes and 2 Canada West Excellence classes.
Vocal/musical theatre/spoken word
Vocal Adjudicator’s Choice
Junior: Vianne Friesen
Senior: Natalia Yurach
Open: Reese Fehr
Musical Theatre Outstanding Musicianship
Junior: Rachel Glines
Senior: Rylie Coller
Musical Theatre Open Scholarship: Tianna Starosta
Centennial Legacy Scholarship: Mattaya Braun
Sacred Music Scholarship
Junior: Zoey Coller
Senior: Zoe Elias
Choral Award: Martensville High School
Spoken Word Award
14 years & Under: Evelyn Hoff
18 years & under: Elise Kroeker
Prestige Award: Maya Macatangay
Vocal Musical Distinction Award, Rose Bowl: Rylie Coller
SENIOR piano
Outstanding Musicianship
14 years & under: Elaine Mariano
Senior: Jillian Fehr
Adjudicator’s Choice
14 years & under: Benjamin Sheppard
Senior: Holly Karpan
Open: Aveah Waylenka
Open Scholarship
14 years & under: Addyson McMillan
Senior: Kimberly Cornish
Baroque Era Award: Elaine Mariano
Classical Era Award: Samantha Graham
Canadian Composer Award: Markus Bitner
Dalmeny Churches Sacred Music Scholarship: Maiken Wasylenka
Centennial Legacy Scholarship: Jack Strunk
Saskatchewan Composer Award: Jillian Fehr
Prestige Award: Ethan Mitchell
Bergquist Musical Distinction Award, Rose Bowl: Markus Bitner
(Victor and Sadie Bergquist were local business people who enthusiastically supported the development of young musicians. The family has chosen to honour their commitment by funding this award.)
JUNIOR Piano
Tiny Tots: Felix Bitner
Outstanding Musicianship
8 years & under: Benjamin Griffin
10 years & under: Nyla McGill
12 years & under: Declan McGill
Adjudicator’s Choice
8 years & under: Evelyn Hoff
10 years & under: Karsten Adrian
12 years & under: Deacon Bitner
Open Scholarship
8 years & under: Grayson Konchak
10 years & under: Logan Schlamp
12 years & under: Nora Olynick, Lucy Olynick
Baroque Era Award: Madeline Boyes
Classical Era Award: Bray Wasylenka
Canadian Composer Award: Pax Ewen
Outstanding Junior Duet: Declan McGill & Nyla McGill
Dalmeny Churches Sacred Music Scholarship: Bray Wasylenka
Centennial Legacy Scholarship: Eileen Saam
Saskatchewan Composer Award: Eve Worfolk
Helge Lutke “I Love A Piano” Award: Vianne Friesen
Helge Lutke “I Love A Piano” Award: Casey Stumph
(Helga Lutke was born and raised in Dalmeny, and is passionate about providing opportunities for everyone to experience the joy of music. This award is intended to encourage a young performer who displays enthusiasm for music.)
Outstanding Junior Piano Performer: Bray Wasylenka