Festival Mandate To cultivate the growth of the arts in the community by
providing each participant with the opportunity to perform in a friendly
atmosphere, to strive for excellence, to learn from others and to enhance
their musical studies.

The Rotary Burlington Music Festival was founded in 1999 by the late Robert
Elstone and Sandra Brewer. Bob and Sandy realized a mutual dream of
bringing classical music to the attention of the community. Bob, a
past-president of the Rotary Club of Burlington Central and Sandy, a member
of ORMTA (Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association) were able to bring
the four Rotary Clubs of Burlington and the Hamilton/Halton branch of ORMTA
together in this joint venture. Bob and Sandy served as president and
vice-president respectively for the first two years. The current president
of RBMF is Fred Sweeney, a member of the Rotary Club of Burlington North.
Senator Betty Kennedy is a patron of the festival.

The festival provides an opportunity for amateur musicians through
competition, to achieve excellence in their art, and assists the
participants in developing character, discipline, logical thinking and
perception through music.