Meet the Board
Linda Hawkins, chair
Kevin Dandeno, vice chair
Colleen Trask Seaman, treasurer
Regan MacNay, administrator
Jan Shortt, director
Mary Dickson, director
By joining the Kiwanis Club of Owen Sound, I became a Director on the Board of the Festival of Music. Bringing back memories. I began piano lessons at age 6, I achieved Grade 8 piano and Grade 2 theory by Grade 8 Elementary School. In High School I continued music playing Alto Sax and Clarinet. I was a participant in the Grey County Festival of Music for 10 years.
Music is a platform for Memory and Math, builds confidence, social networking, opportunity and is something you will have to cherish for life….the Universal Language.
Karen Schlacht, director, volunteer coordinator
Elaine Anderson, director
Cheryl Bourne, director
Cheryl Bourne, a life long musician has resided in and out of the Georgian Bay region since her family moved to Meaford in 1977. Retired from the Insurance industry she returned to happily reside in Owen Sound with her two kitties and be involved with her community where she is able.
As a young musician, she was a brave and eager Kiwanis music festival participant; as a flautist in school bands and orchestra, also as a pianist and in classical voice, competing at both at local and Provincial levels. She also participated with high school bands at music festivals in the USA and Expo 86 -Vancouver, BC, absolutely creating many of her best memories! The challenge of learning and bravely performing for many years provided invaluable skills that she is grateful for as she continued to apply her learned experience throughout her career and life. Now as an active Kiwanian and Board member, she is excited to help our local Festival continue to thrive.
Join the Board
Board
We welcome new members! The board and committees have been meeting via Zoom.
The board meets at 2 pm on the fourth Tuesday of the month, excluding April, July, August, and December.
Committees
The festival has several opportunities for individuals to help shape the festival. Committees meet periodically throughout the year.
Promotions and Marketing
Staffing and Volunteers
Fundraising and Sponsorship
Rules and Syllabus