NewBEMF is a unique educational and community music festival, held annually in the stunning seaside resort of St. Andrews, NB, just 60 minutes over the US border from coastal Maine.
NewBEMF, hosted by the St. Andrews Arts Council is also unique in its focus on combining college-level academic classes for credit through Millikin University (Decatur, IL) with pre-professional performing opportunities and significant community involvement.
(NON-MILLIKIN STUDENTS WELCOME TO APPLY)
Official Works for 2013:
Opera: THE TEMPEST (Purcell/Shakespeare)
The 'Oratorio' performance will be an exciting concert of Early Masterworks for Multiple Choirs and Brass.
Live and Video auditions accepted until February 1st, 2013. (Audition excerpts and information to follow - stay tuned)
Accepting enrolment for NewBEMF 2013 Community Chorus NOW! Email summerschool@standrewsartscouncil.nb.ca
Watch video clips of the 2011 festival performances below: