Woodwind
Concert Group
For Woodwind Concert Group Classes performing from memory IS NOT mandatory but encouraged, to proceed to the Instrumental Rose Bowl competition. However, to be eligible for Provincials, performance from memory is mandatory. All competitors will receive an adjudication and a mark providing all other requirements are met.
ABUSE OF TIME LIMIT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Competitors abusing the time limit will be adjudicated only, with no mark. Selections must be performed as a set, one following the other without interruption. This applies to all Concert Group Classes.
Competitors must perform selection(s) as required by class regulations. Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:40880 - Open Own choice of THREE contrasting selections. TIME LIMIT – 25 MINUTES. Penalty for abuse of time limit. Please specify instrument. Competitors judged on discrimination in selection from standard concert literature, group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation and stage presence. | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:40890 - Senior - 17 & under Own choice of THREE selections. TIME LIMIT – 20 MINUTES Penalty for abuse of time limit. Please specify instrument. Competitors judged on discrimination in selection from standard concert literature, group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation and stage presence. | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:40900 - Junior - 14 & under Own choice of THREE contrasting selections. TIME LIMIT – 15 MINUTES Penalty for abuse of time limit. Please specify instrument. Competitors judged on discrimination in selection from standard concert literature, group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation and stage presence. | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
Complete Major Solo Work
ABUSE OF TIME LIMIT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Competitors abusing the time limit will be adjudicated only, with no mark. Selections must be performed as a set, one following the other without interruption. This applies to all Concert Group Classes.
Competitors must perform selection(s) as required by class regulations. Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:40910 - Open Selection chosen must not be less than 10 minutes minimum duration. Please specify instrument on entry form. Own selection of any concerto, sonata, Suite, or other multi-movement work in its entirety, or other extended single movement work from the standard repertoire for the instrument. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40920 - Senior - 17 & under Selection chosen must not be less than 10 minutes minimum duration. Please specify instrument on entry form. Own selection of any concerto, sonata, Suite, or other multi-movement work in its entirety, or other extended single movement work from the standard repertoire for the instrument. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40930 - Junior - 14 & under Selection chosen must not be less than 10 minutes minimum duration. Please specify instrument on entry form. Own selection of any concerto, sonata, Suite, or other multi-movement work in its entirety, or other extended single movement work from the standard repertoire for the instrument. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Concerto
Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:40940 - Senior - 18 & over Please specify instrument on entry form. Own Selection. One movement only. The solo part only will be adjudicated. Performance from memory is not mandatory but encouraged. However, to be eligible for provincials the performance must be from memory. The orchestral part to be played on piano and may be performed by professional musician if desired. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40950 - Junior - 17 & under Please specify instrument on entry form. Own Selection. One movement only. The solo part only will be adjudicated. The orchestral part to be played on piano and may be performed by professional musician if desired. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Solo
The leveled classes of the festival correspond roughly to the level of difficulty of repertoire as indicated in the chart below. Students are required to perform music from RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabi only.
Competitors may participate in both classes offered at one designated level only. Title, composer, performance time and instrument should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025.
Level 6- University level, ARCT (RCM) or Level 10
Level 5- 5- 6 years or Level 8-9
Level 4 - 4- 5 years or Level 6-7
Level 3 - 3- 4 years or Level 4-5
Level 2 - 2- 3 years or Level 2-3
Level 1 - up to 2 – Preparatory or Level 1
Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:40960 - Level 6 - Baroque or Classical Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:40970 - Level 5 - Baroque or Classical Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:40980 - Level 4 - Baroque or Classical Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:40990 - Level 3 - Baroque or Classical Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41000 - Level 2 - Baroque or Classical - Non-competitive Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41010 - Level 1 - Baroque or Classical - Non-competitive Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41020 - Level 6 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41030 - Level 5 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41040 - Level 4 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41050 - Level 3 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern Any Woodwind Instrument. Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41060 - Level 2 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern - Non-competitive Any Woodwind Instrument - Own Choice of One Selection. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41070 - Level 1 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern - Non-competitive Any Woodwind Instrument - Own Choice of One Selection. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
Canadian Composition
Competitors must perform selection(s) as required by class regulations. Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:41110 - 18 & over OWN CHOICE of a selection by a Canadian Composer. Instrument, title, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. Selection must be in classical style, not a folk or pop song unless specifically arranged for woodwind solo. Must supply original music to adjudicator. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41120 - 17 & under OWN CHOICE of a selection by a Canadian Composer. Instrument, title, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. Selection must be in classical style, not a folk or pop song unless specifically arranged for woodwind solo. Must supply original music to adjudicator. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41130 - 11 & under - Non-competitive OWN CHOICE of a selection by a Canadian Composer. Instrument, title, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. Selection must be in classical style, not a folk or pop song unless specifically arranged for woodwind solo. Must supply original music to adjudicator. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
Sight Reading
Competitors must perform selection(s) as required by class regulations. Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:41610 - Level 6 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41620 - Level 5 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41630 - Level 4 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41640 - Level 3 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41650 - Level 2 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41660 - Level 1 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
Quick Study
Competitors must perform selection(s) as required by class regulations. Should a competitor perform something other than the selection (s) submitted at time of registration, without express permission from the Office, they will receive an adjudication but no mark. Additional selections will not be adjudicated.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:41670 - Level 6 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41680 - Level 5 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41690 - Level 4 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41700 - Level 3 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41710 - Level 2 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
| Class:41720 - Level 1 Please state instrument on entry form | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |