The Festival continues to expand.

• A new category of "String Orchestras" is scheduled for Monday, April 8 at Nexus starting at 6 PM.

• Choirs, a favourite with the audience, perform Monday, April 15: school choirs in the morning and community youth and adult choirs in the evening.

• Don't miss the piano ensembles Wednesday, April 24 at 6 PM. The music department of School District #83 enthusiastically supports the Festival and has entered 14 school bands. All bands perform at Pleasant Valley Secondary School in Armstrong.

Acclaimed professional musicians adjudicate every performance, coach and inspire excellence. Their biographies and festival programs are available online at ShuswapFestival.com.

Everyone is welcome to the adjudicated sessions and to the Gala concert.