The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg, formed in 1894, is the oldest continuously operating musical organization in Winnipeg, and continues its long tradition of providing a stage for some of the talented young Canadian artists about to embark on an international career.  It also provides scholarships to promising young Manitoba musicians, a tradition first introduced in 1915.

Our stage has been graced in the past by such stars as Amelita Galli-Curci (1920), Zara Nelsova (1945), Teresa Stratas (1963) and Anton Kuerti (1979) to name but a few.  More recently we have recognized the talent of Jasper Wood, Susan Platts, Naida Cole and Denise Djokic.  And we look forward to continuing the search for more of these Canadian treasures, and giving a Winnipeg audience the opportunity to experience their talent. 

Our long list of scholarship winners includes such names as Keri-Lynn Wilson, Tracy Dahl and Valdine Anderson, all of whom are now performing internationally. In recent years the prizes have increased substantially. Five scholarships totalling $8,000 are offered annually. Auditions are generally held the last Saturday in May at Eva Clare Hall, Faculty of Music, University of Manitoba. Scholarship cheques are awarded to the five winners at our Scholarship Winners Recital held in late December as part of our Concert Series.

In September, 2005, we were delighted to announce the creation of the brand new and unique in Manitoba DORIS McLELLAN COMPETITION for solo performers with orchestra. The prize available for this competition is due to a very generous bequest in the will of a late member who attended concerts for several years.  This competition is open to advanced Manitoba musicians who are pursuing performance careers, in all disciplines including voice, and gives the winners the opportunity to perform with the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra.  The first competition was held in the spring of 2006, and offered three prizes totalling $20,000, with a first prize of $10,000.  Additional information regarding the Doris McLellan Competition is available elsewhere on this website.

The success of The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg is due not only to the dedication and hard work of the women and men who have served on its board and on its advisory committee over the years, but also to the generous support received from subscribers, donors, patrons, sponsors, the media, and many other individuals and organizations who have helped in so many ways.  We are grateful for the generosity, so freely given, which enables this organization to continue to build on the solid foundation of the past.

Subscription Information

FIVE GREAT CONCERTS FOR ONLY $85
(a saving of $18 over individual ticket prices)

OR $75 EARLYBIRD (a saving of $28) IF YOU SUBSCRIBE BEFORE JULY 15!!

Advantages of subscribing to our concert series include:

• One complimentary guest pass which can be used for any concert except Concert No.1 in the 2008-2009 season.
• Guaranteed seating for all concerts;
• Guaranteed savings over the cost of single ticket prices;
• MUSICNET reward card offering discounts on tickets for concerts of other MUSICNET members;
• McNally Robinson Reader Reward Card for only $10.

Press Quotes

“As past visiting artists vault to international careers with increasing frequency, the Women’s Musical Club has a remarkable record of giving Winnipeg concert-goers the chance to hear first-rate talent in an intimate setting.” - Winnipeg Free Press

“(The Women’s Musical Club) has played a key role in the development of the city’s musical life.” - Winnipeg Free Press

“One of the club’s great strengths has been the women’s judgment in presenting front-ranking artists before they’ve reached mega-fee status.” - Winnipeg Free Press

Musicnet

The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg is a member of Musicnet, Winnipeg’s consortium of musical organizations, founded in 1994 to promote all forms of live music: Camerata Nova, GroundSwell, Manitoba Chamber Orchestra, The Musical Offering, The Winnipeg Chamber Music Society, The Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, The Winnipeg Singers, The Women’s Musical Club of Winnipeg, Virtuosi Concerts and the WSO (Masterworks Series).

Advantages of subscribing to our concert series include the Musicnet reward card offering discounts on tickets for concerts of other Musicnet members, and a McNally Robinson Reader Reward Card for $10.

Musicnet website: www.musicnet.mb.ca

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