The judges have officially selected the winners of the spring edition of the 2025 CBC Music Class Challenge.

Thank you to all the teachers and students who participated, and on behalf of everyone at CBC Music and MusiCounts, congratulations to our winners.

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As a reminder, here are what the winners of each category will receive:

See the winning classes below.

 St. John Fisher Senior Elementary School from Pointe Claire, Que., performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk. 

"The arrangement was handled with skill by the students showing energy and enthusiasm. Your passion comes through." 

 Torquay Elementary School from Victoria, B.C., performing You Can Be Anything by Jeremy and Jazzy.

Nootka Elementary School from Vancouver performing Everything Is Boring by the Beaches.

Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School from Lethbridge, Alta., performing Takin' Care of Christmas by Randy Bachman and Beverley Mahood. 

 "Great playing that really captures the energy of the original." 

H.D.Stafford Middle School from Langley, B.C.,performing The Returner by Allison Russell.

Lisgar Collegiate Institute from Ottawa performing Everything Is Boring by the Beaches.

 Nepean High School from Ottawa performing Here and Now by Aysanabee.

 "Congratulations to Nepean High School! It was an absolute joy to watch your rendition of Aysanabee's Here and Now. Your performance was not only musically compelling, but also beautifully highlighted the many dimensions of your school and music program. What we do in music goes far beyond right and wrong notes — it's about expression, connection and life itself. You captured that spirit with heart, musicality and fun. Bravo!" — Dylan Maddix

Lisgar Collegiate from Ottawa performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk. 

Windsor Secondary from North Vancouver, B.C., performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk. 

Nelson Rural School from Miramichi, N.B., performing Little Breeze by Bobs & LoLo.

 "Congratulations Nelson, you sing with one voice, with harmonies that add a lovely emotional feeling."

 Arthur Stringer Public School from London, Ont., performing We Remember by Allan Crossley.

 École Donat Robichaud from Cap-Pelé, N.B., performing Au chant de l'alouette.

École Secondaire Michelle O'Bonsawin from Toronto performing Au chant de l'alouette.

"This class brought rich harmony and colourful vocal tone to their upbeat and catchy rendition of Au chant de l'alouette — definitely a jam! Fantastic musicianship and engagement from all musicians, and the instrumentalists added an intriguing textural contrast." — Kiera Galway

Betty Huff Elementary from Surrey, B.C., performing Old Love by Dominique Fils-Aimé.

Ken Danby Public School from Guelph, Ont., performing Life Is by Arkells.

 Nelson Rural School from Miramichi, N.B., performing Life Is by Arkells.

 Huron Heights Secondary School from Newmarket, Ont., performing The Returner by Allison Russell.

"I love the obvious collegiality and spirit of this group. The arrangement's different textures, slow build and overall groove were excellent. You showcased some great soloists, complemented by exceptional ensemble work." — Jeannie Hunter, 2025 MusiCounts teacher of the year

Bishop Marrocco/Thomas Merton CSS from Toronto performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk.

West Credit Secondary School from Mississauga, Ont., performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk.

The Centre for Arts and Music from Edmonton performing Everything Is Boring by the Beaches.

"Time to take this act on the road! Spirited, even, driving meter. Rock on!"

St. Joseph Catholic Elementary School from Oshawa, Ont., performing Everything Is Boring by the Beaches.

University Highlands from Burnaby, B.C., performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk. 

 R.A. McMath Secondary School from Richmond, B.C., performing The Returner by Allison Russell.

"The ensemble playing was tight and well balanced with everyone listening to each other. Great arrangement. Congrats R.A. McMath!"

Charlottetown Rural High School from Charlottetown performing Everything Is Boring by the Beaches.

École St. Patrick High School from Yellowknife performing Everything Is Boring by the Beaches.

Eastwood Collegiate from Kitchener, Ont., performing The Returner by Allison Russell.

 "Thank you for this beautiful, soulful performance, with a great arrangement that supports lovely instrument tone and a stellar vocal performance." 

Lambton Central Collegiate & Vocational Institute from Petrolia, Ont., performing A Little Bit Happy by Talk.

John Martin Junior High from Dartmouth, N.S., performing Reggae Party by Kirk Diamond.

Rundle College from Calgary performing Little Breeze by Bobs & LoLo.

 "Beautiful vocal performance by the students of Rundle College. I absolutely love how they strike a balance between blend and harmonies the entire way through the performance and swiftly take us along the journey through this Little Breeze. Well done and congratulations!"

St. John's-Kilmarnock from Breslau, Ont., performing The Returner by Allison Russell.

Simusique Studios Vox from Coquitlam, B.C., performing You Can Be Anything by Jeremy and Jazzy.

Victory School from Winnipeg performing You Can Be Anything by Jeremy and Jazzy.

Nelson Rural School from Miramichi, N.B., performing You Can Be Anything by Jeremy and Jazzy.

 Wolseley School from Winnipeg performing You Can Be Anything by Jeremy and Jazzy.

Nashwaak Valley Elementary School from Durham Bridge, N.B., performing Yohahí:yo by Shawnee Kish.

Salah's Steelpan Academy from Montreal performing Yohahí:yo by Shawnee Kish.

 Senator Joyce Fairbairn Middle School from Lethbridge, Alta., performing Life Is by Arkells.

 St. Angela Merici Catholic Elementary School from Chatham, Ont., performing Life Is by Arkells.

Winner: Karen Bell-Young from West Credit Secondary in Mississauga, Ont.