MUSIC MONDAY 2025
HOLD ON by TRIUMPH

Hold On the uplifting, inspirational song by classic Canadian hard rock power trio, Triumph has been chosen as the 2025 Music Monday anthem. We are thrilled to announce this collaboration with the band, including a new arrangement by Rik Emmett created for Music Monday.

Why Music Monday?

Created to celebrate the power of music and demonstrate how that power is rooted in school music programs, Music Monday will be observed in many ways across the country – in school classrooms, special school assemblies, group concerts of area schools, concerts of community bands, and choirs with special events.

Each year, hundreds of thousands of children, youth, teachers, parents, music-makers, and community members across Canada join #TogetherInHarmony for Music Monday.

Music has the magic power to connect us, and at 12:30 pm ET, we will gather to sing (and perform) our Music Monday song, Hold On.

Connect, inspire, celebrate, and advocate for music education.

REGISTER YOUR MUSIC MONDAY EVENT

Register now to be part of the largest music education event in the country. Access music arrangements and lyrics, learning guides, resources,  recordings, and videos. You can also be included on our Music Monday map, showing Canada’s collective celebration of music-making from coast to coast to coast. Registration is free and open to all.

REGISTER AS A MUSIC MONDAY SUPPORTER

Register as an Individual and show your support for music education.  Be the first to access the new arrangement and recording by Rik Emmett, produced at the legendary Metalworks Studios.  Get first access to exclusive merchandise, signed memorabilia, and more.

Our Music Monday online celebrations will include:

  • A brand new arrangement and recording from Rik Emmett featuring over 200 student voices

  • A specially curated Spotlight Celebration concert, highlighting some of our favourite content from across the country.

  • New arrangements, videos and learning resources.

  • Online learning sessions and workshops for your classroom.

  • Messages from prominent Canadians.

  • A month-long showcase of student and community music performances.
  • A national email advocacy campaign.
  • A Music Monday electronic guide to showcase your public events and invite the country to attend or watch online.

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SCHOOL PARTICIPATION IDEAS

Not sure what to do in your school or classroom for Music Monday?

Check out this handy guide of Music Monday activities suggested by Educators from across the country.

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UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC MONDAY SUBMISSIONS

Submit your Music Monday performance video, message of support video or photos and we will share it with the country on Music Monday and throughout the month of May.

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Join us on May 5, 2025 (and all May long) to celebrate the power of music, and to advocate for equitable access to quality music education for all Canadian students.

Music Monday would not be possible without the support of our major funders