AMEF Programs

Alberta Heritage Music Project »

Alberta Heritage Music Project

Connecting youth and seniors through the sharing of musical memories
See the Guide on how to bring this program to your community

Music For Kids

Keyboards for Kids »

Keyboards for Kids

To provide free music instruction in the area of keyboards to interested, at-risk or disadvantaged youth. Offered through participating schools or community centres.

Strings for Kids »

Strings for Kids

To provide free music instruction in the area of strings (violin) to interested, at-risk or disadvantaged youth. Offered throughout participating schools or community centres.

Music Conference Alberta

Music Conference Alberta

Music Conference Alberta is Alberta’s premier conference for music educators. The conference includes sessions designed for elementary music teachers, choral conductors, band directors and studio instructors.

Scholarships and Bursaries

Awarded through participating programs. Past programs have included MusiCamp, Alberta Music Festival Association, Lacombe Music Festival Association, C3 Concerto Competition, CASSA (Calgary Arts Summer School Association), Keyboards for Kids and Strings for Kids.

Student Recognition Awards »

Student Recognition Awards

Seek to recognize and assist deserving Alberta music students for music performance excellence, and for utilizing their musical talents through active volunteer community service. Applicants compete in either the Music Performance or Community Service categories.

AMEF Recognition Award »

AMEF Recognition Award

Presented annually at the Music Conference Alberta Awards Banquet to a select individual who has dedicated their life to music education. Colleagues, students or friends can nominate a deserving individual. Nominations are due by October 1.

The Clarion »

The Clarion

A member magazine that includes features on members, grants at work, research in music education, success stories, and much more. Get your membership to subscribe, and view our advertising opportunities.

Grants »

AMEF has a mandate to support other arts organizations and events in Alberta. If you are holding a competition or festival, running a program or bettering music in your community, you may be eligible to receive AMEF grant funding.

Submission deadlines for funding applications for Grants:

  • February 15
  • May 15
  • August 15
  • December 15