2025/26
2025/26
Questions? Email Mike Twaites (m.twaites@urbanacademy.ca), Student Life Coordinator, and he will be happy to answer them.
Registration deadline: September 28, 2025
Deposit ($400) is due at time of registration
Remaining $600 due on November 15, 2025
Students: Grades 7–12 in Band and Wind Ensemble
Dates: April 23–26, 2026
Price: Approximately $1,000
Students in Grades 7–12 Band and Wind Ensemble will have the option to attend the Con Brio Music Festival in Whistler in April 2026! This three-day trip allows students to work with world-class musicians, perform in professional settings, and be inspired by peers from across BC, Canada, and even internationally. In addition to the festival, the trip will include a special Indigenous cultural experience, offering students meaningful insight into the land, stories, and traditions of local First Peoples. It’s an enriching and fun adventure that combines music, culture, and personal growth, and we truly believe it’s something your child will remember for the rest of their life.
Con Brio Whistler is a non-competitive, nationally respected festival that turns Whistler Village into a massive, walkable music camp. Over the course of the weekend, students will participate in professional adjudicated performances and multiple 50-minute hands-on workshops, hear and support other ensembles, and take part in ensemble intensives led by outstanding faculty.
All Registration will happen through Urban Academy and Mr. Twaites
All registration information will be found on the Parent Hub
Prices include trip-related costs (transportation, accommodations, insurance and contingency)
Price of trip: $1,000
Deposit: $400 at time of registration, registration deadline September 28, 2025
Final: $600 due November 15, 2025
All deposits and payments will be made to Urban Academy via e-Transfer to finance@urbanacademy.ca — include your child's name and 'Con Brio' in the memo.