Recipient Community Discipline Program Year Amount Description
Saskatchewan Band Association
Paul Suchan
Regina Music Artists in Communities 2022-2023 $10,000 Engage developing youth composers, through collaboration with a professional composer, in the creation of a 4-piece band composition celebrating the Saskatchewan Band Association’s 40th anniversary.
Leader and District Arts Council Leader Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,820 Provide an affordable and accessible opportunity for rural youth to receive choral, speech arts, and music training by a professional.
Murawsky, Graham Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $640 Factor Chandelier to fly to Los Angles to be in a big video opportunity for a video
Fletcher, Étienne Regina Music Artists in Schools 2022-2023 $1,000 Labo Musique - Is a music creation lab for francophone students, created and presented by Fransaskois artist Étienne Fletcher.
Lebel, Emilie Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 Participation at the Banff Musicians in Residence at the Banff Centre for the Arts in January 2023
Wolfe, Aurora Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 I am taking my band to perform at two festivals in Alberta - BIG Winter Classic (Calgary) and Winterruption (Edmonton)
Indigo Joseph Regina Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,225 The micro grant will help cover travel costs for our upcoming tour supporting The Dead South in early January 2023
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Anderson, Emma Jean Prince Albert Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 We are seeking support for a NW Canadian tour which will spread awareness of our band folowing the release of our debut single.
Scott, Tallus Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 Become more proficient in singing and guitar by participating in lessons with Scott Patrick before summer when I have an increase in playing gigs.
Arcana Kings Regina Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,617 Create a new drum and percussion interactive performance piece for our band Arcana Kings that will be added to our new 2023 tour and on
Slusar, Zoe @level1.client.city@ Music Artists in Schools 2022-2023 $1,000 Creative sessions with the Grade 6s, 7s and 8s to build on existing relationships and explore the students’ needs/interests in developing future artistic musical projects.
Klassen, Vanessa Kindersley Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 I have been invited to present a masterclass and perform a 20-minute multi-media piece by Canadian composer Elizabeth Raum at the Brandon University Clarinet Festival.
Bourque, Marie-Véronique Regina Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $918 Purchase of effect pedals for flute to use in new creative duo project with Christine Tassan, jazz guitarist from Montreal, QC
Lenko, Timothy Caronport Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 An invitation has been extended to perform a concert at the Mae Wilson Theatre, but I have no advance funds to pay musicians for rehearsals.
Jodoin, Berkley Leader Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 attend and showcase at the Canadian Folk music awards in Vancouver, British Columbia
Selkirk, Jesse
Bedford Road Collegiate
Saskatoon Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 A project for participants to learn the foundational elements of songwriting and use the artform as a tool for exploring their wellbeing and their identity.
Berglund, Melanie Regina Music Microgrant Program 2022-2023 $1,000 A three-day song writing workshop and song coaching session offered on Zoom by Grammy nominated songwriter, Mary Gauthier.
Benjamin, Paul Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 To study traditional Māori music and instruments in Marae (Māori community) with Cultural Expert Tohunga (Elder) Dr. Pouroto Ngaropo and Grammy winning instrumentalist Jerome Kavanagh.
Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $12,000 For general operating and program support.
Kimbley, LJ Prince Albert Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,000 Focusing on writing new music reflective on the personal experience of a two-spirit person in Saskatchewan.
Coughlan, Conor Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,000 This grant would enable me to take a temporary leave from work and turn my primary focus towards songwriting and recording.
McKenzie, Tiess Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,178 To compose and workshop three new pieces for string quartet, in collaboration with local performers in Saskatoon.
Cameron, Ian Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 To study C6th Pedal Steel Guitar with professional musician Michael Eckert by taking weekly lessons over internet video call.
Murawsky, Graham Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 To write a new Factor Chandelier solo record in Saskatchewan focused sonically on expanding my prairie sound and taking it to the next level.
Doyle, Eliza Mary Asquith Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $15,898 Music collaboration with professional musician Kiera Dall'Osto to inspire/complete/infuse fresh music ideas; proceed to workshop album material in Nashville before recording follow-up full-length album.
Saskatchewan Jazz Festival Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $75,000 For general operating and program support.
St. Germaine, Yvonne Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $7,500 To write and perform a brand new full-length album that is contingent upon my newly released single "Sacred Tree" inspired by Sixties Scoop survivors.
Ackerman, Clinton Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $16,000 Composition of an art song using the poetry of "The Lost Words." Written for voice, piano, and electronics. Connecting the poetry to environments across Saskatchewan.
Holowachuk, Dorianna Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,500 Developing an artistic vision and repertoire list, and supplementing skills in preparation to direct a newly-formed independent choir.
Breiter, Cameron Warman Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 What I wish to do is to participate in the National Youth Orchestra of Canada and participate in their Canadian east coast tour entitled "Aurora".
Northern Lights Bluegrass and Old-Tyme Music Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $20,000 For general operating and programming support.
Hay, Mackenzie Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $1,000
Regina Folk Festival Inc. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $80,000 For general operating and program support.
Regina Symphony Orchestra Inc. Regina Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $197,830 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Symphony Society Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $174,380 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Jazz Society Inc. Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $25,630 For general operating and programming support.
Saskatoon Opera Association Saskatoon Music Professional Arts Organizations Program 2023-2024 $25,630 For general operating and programming support.
Ness Creek Cultural and Recreational Society, Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $53,000 For general operating and program support.
Sonntag, Meika Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Bengough Municipal Arts Council Inc. Bengough Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $26,000 For general operating and programming support.
Napatak Ramble Music & Arts Inc. Air Ronge Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $14,175 For general operating and program support.
Saskatoon Blues Society Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $14,000 For general operating and program support.
Okemaysim, Aren Regina Music Indigenous Peoples Art and Artists 2023-2024 $4,470 This grant is to cover subsistence & living expenses while writing new music for my OKIMAW ᐅᑭᒪᐤ music project.
Rathgeber, Carolyn Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,000
Ding, Nino Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,000
Closs, Sarah Moose Jaw Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Jackson-Reynolds, Chloe Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,000
Zarubin, Brooke Moose Jaw Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Jung, Jeanny North Battleford Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $750
Watchman, Olivia Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $600
Scott, Graeme Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $1,000
Kim, Hyon Suk Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I would like to participate in 50th International Clarinet Festival.
Ding, Marco Regina Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $1,750
Prairie Saxophone Initiative North Battleford Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $2,000 To perform a concert in the Greater Vancouver Area and develop connections with their artistic community.
Alexander, Bridget Weyburn Music Prince Edward Arts Scholarship 2023-2024 $2,500
Poitras, Jarrid Curtis Lee Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $585 I have been successfully nominated for Country Album of The Year for the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards and need to attend in person.
École Père Mercure North Battleford Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $1,000 Invite Alexis Normand to conduct consultations with our staff and students in order to plan a music-based project we will carry out together in 2024.
Neilsen, Ross Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Create new material. Record a live performance of said material. Use this fresh audio video for bookings for the 2024 festival season.
Grant, Colin Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I will re-compose a suite of old Jazz/Spoken Word compositions for Nuit Blanche 2023 and lead rehearsals for the performance.
Ifeanyiukachu, Uzochi Lolia Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $750 This grant will be used to mix and master 4 songs which will be released on a 7 song EP
Lepage, Mario St. Denis Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $10,450 Creation of Ponteix’s new live performance incorporating new written material to support the new album "le canadien errant" to be released autumn of 2024
Garlimah, James Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $750 This will be my first professional body of work as a recording artist. My intention is to produce an Extended Play (EP).
Redding, Katlyn Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $1,500 Attend the British Columbia Music Educators Association Conference in Richmond, BC from October 18th - 22nd 2023.
Pridmore, Helen Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $500 Use my own compositional ideas to create a structured improvisation with two other musicians, with recording in Saint John and concert in Sackville, NB
Maier, Lenore Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $1,920 This project application will support my endeavors to learn the education of new percussive styles through formal drum lessons and mentorship from Graham Templeman.
Waskesiu Recreation Association Inc. Waskesiu Lake Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 The Lakeside Music Festival is a free, family-friendly outdoor festival. 2023 attendance was 5000+. All performers are from Saskatchewan, and Sunday specifically highlights Indigenous talent.
Andino Suns Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,600 Goal: Develop a psychedelic cumbia album by refining draft musical / lyrical concepts, merging traditional cumbia rhythms with innovative experimental sounds.
Pridmore, Helen Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,402 Presenting my one-person show "Mother Calling" in a double bill with Regina singer/actor Shannon Holmes, via RISER Regina's presentation series
Mercier, Isabelle Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Funding will help cover the cost of a unique recording opportunity for a special francophone project to be released during Winnipeg's Festival du Voyageur.
Murray, Aryn saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,000 Collaborative creation of material for a concept album, "Speakeasy". Expansion of original works, increasing live repertoire.
Dog Patch Music Festival Inc. Loon Lake Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Dog Patch Music Festival is requiring funds to assist in paying musicians.
Saskatoon Experimental Music Ensemble Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $8,125 To compose, develop, rehearse, and perform three concerts worth of communally-focused experimental music in Saskatoon.
Elixir Ensemble Riverside Estates Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $6,485 Rehearsal and performance of two programs (three concerts) of chamber music in Saskatoon and Rosthern, SK for the Elixir Ensemble 2023-24 season.
Scott, Tallus Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,000 Study advanced drum techniques & mentorship career paths for a 5 day period, Jan.2-6, 2024, with renowned drum educator Dave Elitch in Los Angeles.
Berglund, Blake Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $4,520 I will return home to the family farm to write new material influenced by family dynamic, rural culture and personal themes.
McKnight, Spencer Saskatoon Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $5,010 This grant will be to take significant time to develop and create the song recital "In Dreams".
Straker, Jeffery Regina Music Independent Artists Program 2023-2024 $3,600 This project is to compose 10 new songs covering a range of themes. Works will be used in performance & upcoming recording.
Selkirk, Jesse
Bedford Road Collegiate
Saskatoon Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 The continuation of a project for participants to learn the foundations of songwriting, using the artform as a tool to explore wellbeing and identity.
Regina Blues Association Regina Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $5,700 The Mid-Winter Blues Festival features both MainStage and free live blues music events featuring diverse local, national and international performers throughout Regina.
Country at the Creek Music Fest Inc. Big River Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Country at the Creek Music Festival is an annual outdoor Music event held just outside of the community of Big River
Regina Jazz Society Inc. Regina Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $5,000 JazzFest Regina 2024 celebrates its 16th annual jazz festival kicking off summer in Regina and Southern Saskatchewan along with our Saskatchewan festival fun events season.
Kitchen Party Music, Inc. Forget Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 Kitchen Fest: A series of 8 inter-ractive evening concerts over two weeks presenting Saskatchewan musicians collaborating with professional musicians from across Canada and the World.
Prairie New Music Festivals Inc. Saskatoon Music SaskFestivals 2023-2024 $8,000 The Strata Festival of New Music is a 3 day festival featuring newly composed music by beginner, emerging and established Canadian and Saskatchewan composers.
Cameron, Ian
St. Augustine Community School
Regina Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,585 An integrated music education program comprised of in-class, regular school-hour sessions featuring creative components, cultural perspectives, and cross-curricular outcomes.
Normand, Alexis
École Père Mercure
Saskatoon Music Artists in Schools 2023-2024 $10,000 This project is to carry out choral and rock band projects with students who will write and perform songs in French about Père André Mercure.
Garlimah, James Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 This project/Album is a result of over ten years of writing and recording my own music. This Project will server is my debut album professionally.
OUTSaskatoon Inc.
Marjorie Beaucage
Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $17,125 OUTSaskatoon will create a two spirit drum group through drum making and singing in Saskatoon through a 10 week project called Healing Through The Drum.
Suchan, Paul Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Help cover artistic and travel costs for a live performance album launch by composers Paul Suchan and Silas Friesen at the Bassment by the SJO.
Gliem, Melodie Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $400 I'm a Nominee in the SIMA music awards and would like to offset the cost of travel to attend the Awards.
Kitchen Party Music, Inc.
Mitchell Dureault
Forget Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $20,000 KLKP Kids Camp: Provide an barrier-free opportunity for children from all walks of life to explore their creativity in collaboration with Saskatchewan musicians and artists.
Whitbread, Elizabeth Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 I would like to take Maddie Tarbox's Voice Function 101 pedagogical online course in order to enhance my coaching and singing practice.
Kharsa, Ali Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 Write, rehearse, and record 3 new songs and host a community event in Saskatoon with music with an open mike.
Kayler, Christopher Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $500 Greg and I would collaborate in performing music related to the theme of the above conference: a response to trauma and a call to action.
Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Funding for Girls Rock Camp Saskatoon 2024 in order to offer an honorarium to the 10 instrument instructors who support the campers.
Selkirk, Jesse Saskatoon Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 A project to collaborate with my friend Maggie Blue-Waters to compose a song about her experience as a survivor of the Sixties Scoop.
Reid, Sonia Saskatoon Music Artists in Communities 2023-2024 $1,000 Funding is needed to research and locate an appropriate venue for a Black Gospel Music workshop.
Jegede-Ikpen, Oghenerukevwe Saskatoon Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $5,000 To explore a new musical frontier by blending traditional African rhythms with modern synths and diverse languages, and fusing Afrobeats with the Canadian sound.
Afro Tribes Festival Incorporated Regina Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,540 Love Jazz is a celebration in commemoration of black history month and to raise awareness about our initiatives with enchanting music.
Lebel, Emilie Moose Jaw Music Microgrant Program 2023-2024 $1,000 Participate at Contact Ontarois
Carter, Nathan Loon Lake Music Building Arts Equity 2023-2024 $3,000 A free music concert showcasing music, fashion and visual art created by myself and other artists identifying as BPOC.
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Photo Credit: Artist Evie Ruddy partnered with UR Pride Centre for Sexuality & Gender Diversity on a photography project featuring trans and non-binary people. Photo by Charity Marsh.