Music Month 2026

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The MMEA and Manitoba Education and Early Childhood Learning are thrilled to announce the return of the Music Month Concert Series at the Manitoba Legislative Building in May 2026. This concert series brings students together from across the province to showcase the outstanding music teaching and learning in Manitoba.

NEW for this year, the MMEA will be coordinating a Performance Showcase in April 2026. This showcase will bring students together to perform and listen to each other in a unique concert setting. The performances will be filmed and video compilations will be released throughout the month of May.

All Kindergarten to Grade 12 public, independent, and First Nations schools are eligible to apply to perform at either the April Performance Showcase or the May Concert Series.

When choosing performing groups, the selection committee looks for:

  • a balanced and varied line up at each performance

  • a mix of grade levels at each concert

  • representation from rural and urban school divisions throughout the series

The MMEA cannot guarantee that all applications will be accepted.

Please note the following:

  • Groups are required to stay for the duration of the concert.

  • Music stands, chairs, a keyboard and microphones will be provided.

  • Concerts are open to the public.

  • It is the responsibility of the teacher to obtain media release for all participants seen on video.

April Performance Showcase

Date: Wednesday, April 8
Location: Seven Oaks Performing Arts Centre (711 Jefferson Avenue)
Time: Morning Pod 9:45 am – 11:15 am / Afternoon Pod 12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Performance Slot: 15 minutes
SHOWCASE FORM

May Concert Series

Dates:
Monday, May 4
Wednesday, May 13 (en français)
Wednesday, May 20
Wednesday, May 27
Location:
The Grand Staircase at the Manitoba Legislature Building
Time: 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Performance Slot: 10 minutes
CONCERT SERIES FORM

Music Month Concerts Travel Grant

For this year, we are able to provide a Music Month Travel Grant to support school music groups from rural Manitoba communities traveling to Winnipeg to participate in Music Month performances. Grants will be awarded based on distance traveled, group size, and available funds.

Eligibility

To be eligible for funding, applicants must meet the following criteria:

  1. School Group Status

    • The applicant must be a public, independent or First Nation school music program in Manitoba.

    • Eligible ensembles include choirs, concert bands, jazz bands, fiddle groups, guitar ensembles, Orff ensembles, or other recognized school-based music groups.

  2. Geographic Requirement

    • The school must be located outside the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region.

  3. Music Month Concert Performance

    • The group must have received an official invitation to perform at a Music Month event coordinated by the Manitoba Music Educators’ Association to receive travel grant funds.

Eligible Expenses

Funds may be used to offset reasonable travel-related costs, including:

  • Transportation (bus rental, mileage reimbursement, or charter costs)

  • Accommodation (for overnight stays if required by distance)

    TRAVEL GRANT FORM

Application

All applications are due Friday, January 23, 2026.

Please contact the MMEA at manitobamusicmonth@gmail.com should you have questions or need assistance.