What’s On
From granting and training programs accepting applications to upcoming events, here's what's on at MusiCounts right now.
Open Programs
MusiCounts Professional Development for Educators
Between February and April 2026, MusiCounts is proud to offer a free series of virtual workshops for educators across Canada. Led by music education leaders, these sessions are designed to support participation in the 2026 CBC Music Class Challenge, Powered by MusiCounts, while also sparking meaningful conversations about music education advocacy.
CBC Music Class Challenge, powered by MusiCounts
Open to all schools and community organizations in Canada, this challenge invites music classes across the country to learn and perform their own cover of a song from a curated list of Canadian music. Through this initiative, schools and community groups have the opportunity to showcase their music program on a national stage, all while competing for thousands of dollars in MusiCounts instrument grants to support music education.
RBCxMusic First Up Program Powered by MusiCounts
The RBCxMusic First Up Program, Powered by MusiCounts, will offer a transformational professional development experience to 30 emerging artists and music professionals who represent the next generation of Canada’s music industry.
Upcoming Events
Professional Development Opportunities, Conferences, and more
MusiCounts offers professional development opportunities in a variety of formats that help educators facilitate inclusive, innovative programming for today’s students. Join us for online workshops, conference presentations, and collaborative opportunities designed to support educators in delivering innovative and engaging music programming.
Annual Programs Calendar
For an overview of the MusiCounts Programs annual cycle, visit the Program Calendar.