Government of Canada Supports the OFF Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec
April 22, 2015 - Sherbrooke, Quebec - Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, today announced $68,200 in funding for the OFF Festival des harmonies et orchestres symphoniques du Québec, which will take place in Sherbrooke from April 30 to May 24, 2015.
This funding, granted by the Government of Canada under the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will help improve the offer of dinner-concerts, outdoor shows and themed activities featuring the next generation of musicians from the Sherbrooke region.
"Our government is truly pleased to support this refreshing festival, which showcases the talent of young musicians, to the great delight of local audiences!"
— The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"For the last 12 years, the return of the OFF Festival des harmonies in spring has been like a second sun that warms our hearts and souls."
— Chantal L'Espérance, President, Corporation du Printemps musical de Sherbrooke
Marisa Monnin
Communications Director
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
media@pch.gc.ca
