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Pembroke Kiwanis 69 th
Annual Music Festival
1949 – 2017
KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Co-Chairs Doug Fee & Raghavan Vijay
Treasurer Sue Seto
Secretary Su Fisher Peter Cowan Mac Plaunt
Ron Lloyd Rhodina Turner
Paula Lundrigan Dennis Ryan
Dave Metzger Jr Lou Schull
Joyce Moore
Dance: Feb. 23 - 24, 2017 Piano: Feb. 27 - Mar. 3, 2017
Adjudicator: Graeme Goodhall Adjudicator: David Greenslade
Vocal: Mar. 6 - 10, 2017 Strings & Instrumental: Mar. 21 - 25, 2017
Adjudicator: Caroleve Thompson Fonseko Adjudicator: Mark Thompson
Festival of Stars – Thursday, March 30, 2017
DEADLINE FOR ENTRIES – NOVEMBER 4, 2016
More copies available at Pembroke Public Library & Bob's Music
online: pembrokekiwanis.org
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INDEX
Rules Page 2
Awards Page 6
Piano Page 12
Vocal Page 16
Entertainment/Performance Page 20
Choral/Choirs Page 21
Choral Speaking Page 22
Individual Speaking Page 22
Strings Page 22
String Ensemble Page 26
Woodwind Page 27
Brass Page 28
Instrumental Concert Group Page 28
Instrumental Ensemble Page 28
Recorder Solo Page 29
Recorder Ensemble Page 30
Jazz-Rock, Dixieland Page 30
Bands Page 30
Classical Guitar Page 31
Modern Guitar Page 31
Dance Page 33
GENERAL RULES
Failure to comply with any of the provisions of the following rules shall render the competitor liable to
disqualification. Disqualification shall be interpreted as follows: The competitor shall be permitted to
perform and will receive an adjudication, but no mark or ranking will be given.
OBJECTIVES OF THE FESTIVAL:
a) To help the competitor learn how to prepare for a performance at a finished level
b) To help the competitor acquire self-confidence by playing before an audience
c) To give the competitor the benefit of expert criticism from an unbiased adjudicator
d) To broaden the musical horizon and sporting instinct of the competitor in competition
e) To provide an opportunity for the maximum number of students to participate
f) To raise the standard of music in the community
WORKING MANAGEMENT:
The competition shall be under the working management of the members of the Pembroke Kiwanis Music
Festival Committee. Any questions not dealt with in these rules shall be referred to the Music Festival
Committee, whose decisions on such matters shall be final and binding. The Music Festival Committee
shall be guided in its decisions by the objectives of the Festival.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. All competitions shall be open to amateurs. For the purpose of these competitions, an amateur
shall be defined as either (a) someone whose principle means of livelihood is not obtained from
the profession or practice of music, even if he or she from time to time accepts remuneration for
musical services rendered, or (b) a full-time or part-time university student.
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2. In all classes in which an age level is specified, a contestant must not be over the prescribed age as
of the first day of January of the year in which the festival takes place.
3. In all classes in which a grade level is specified, a contestant may not compete at a grade level
lower than the grade level which the student was studying as of the first day of January of the year
in which the festival takes place.
4. In all classes in which a year of study is specified, a contestant must NOT have studied longer
than the year(s) specified in the class as of the first day of January of the year in which the festival
takes place.
5. Contestants in Choral Societies, Choirs, Orchestras and Bands must be bona fide members of
their respective organizations.
6. Conductors may be professional or amateur. Professionals may conduct any number of
organizations in the same class or otherwise, but must not sing with their Choirs, Choral Societies,
nor play with the Orchestras or Bands. Duets, Trios, Quartets and Small Ensembles (up to and
including 7 persons) are NOT to be conducted at performance.
7. A competitor may compete only once in each class and only at one age or grade level in each
category, except in the Vocal Ensemble Categories and Instrumental Section.
8. The designation “OPEN” class is intended as a competition among senior amateurs, at the grade
10 level or above.
9. At the Grades 8, 9, 10 and ARCT levels, students may compete more than one year in the same
grade level. However, they must perform new selections.
10. All competitors must reside in Renfrew or Pontiac County.
TEST PIECES: 11. In adjudication of “OWN CHOICE” classes, the standard, difficulty, and suitability of selection(s)
will be judged as well as the performance. An “OWN CHOICE” selection that goes with a set
piece should be contrasting and of equal or greater difficulty.
12. Competitors entering classes for which the test piece is designated “OWN CHOICE" are
encouraged to perform a selection they have not performed previously and to announce the title
and composer of their selection(s) prior to performance.
13. Time limits unless otherwise stated in the syllabus must be observed in all classes where
competitors may perform test pieces of their “OWN CHOICE” as follows:
Chorus ……………….............………………………… 10 minutes maximum
Instrumental Solos, Duets, Ensembles ……............…... 10 minutes maximum
Dance, Vocal, Piano Solos, Duets, Trios (Gr. 1-7) …... 5 minutes maximum
Piano Solos, Duets, Trios (Gr. 8-ARCT) …............…... 10 minutes maximum
14. In all cases repeats are to be omitted unless otherwise stated. Da Capo and Dal Segno passages
are not considered to be repeats and shall be observed.
15. Soloists are encouraged to perform from memory. At the adjudicator’s discretion, up to a
maximum of 5 marks may be deducted for the use of music in a piano, vocal or string solo. No
marks will be deducted for use of music in Quick Study.
16. Each contestant MUST be prepared to hand an ORIGINAL of his or her music to the
adjudicator’s secretary. This means bringing TWO copies to the festival if the contestant
uses one himself or herself. No photocopies will be accepted in any class. Copyright rules do
not permit reproduction of music without the copyright holder’s permission. ..... cont'd p4
Music downloaded from the internet will be accepted only with receipt for proof of purchase
from internet provider. If no receipt is available, the adjudicator has the right to refuse to
listen to or give a mark to the piece. 17. The chord may be given on the piano at the commencement of each piece of unaccompanied
music.
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18. In the String Classes for juniors, competitors may have their instruments tuned by a teacher or
other person.
19. In Vocal Classes any selection may be transposed as stated in the Royal Conservatory of Music
Syllabus. A copy of the transposed music must be given to the adjudicator.
QUICK STUDY: 20. This class is designed to test a pupil’s ability to learn a piece in a short period of time.
Memorization is not required.
21. Music for Quick Study Classes may be obtained from the Music Festival Secretary at a time to be
announced.
PROGRAM PROCEDURE: 22. The committee will consider creating additional classes not listed in the syllabus. Requests are to
be made to the secretary before the closing date for entries in the festival. Any additional classes
so created will be given a full adjudication and mark but may not be eligible for any award.
23. The Music Festival Committee may withdraw any competition or combine classes if it considers
the numbers of entries insufficient.
24. The Music Festival Committee shall decide the order in which classes shall appear in the program.
25. All competitors are forbidden to rehearse in the auditorium prior to competitions.
26. A competitor’s admission sheet will be forwarded for each individual for each class in which an
entry has been made. This sheet will duly set forth the order, time and place of the competition
and should be presented at the start of the class.
27. No performance shall begin until the adjudicator signals.
28. The audience is requested not to enter or leave the auditorium while a performance is in progress
or adjudication is being given.
29. No FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY will be allowed in the auditorium.
30. In any class offered for competition, a competitor who chooses to receive adjudication only may
do so by making the request to the festival secretary any time before the class begins.
31. Competitors who find they cannot attend competitions MUST notify the secretary well in advance.
No substitution in Solo Classes will be allowed for any contestant who does not attend.
ACCOMPANIMENT:
32. All competitors must provide their own accompanist. In the Entertainment Classes, the
accompanist must be an amateur. Recorded accompaniment is permitted ONLY IN DANCE
CLASSES
COMPLAINTS AND PROTESTS: 33. All complaints and protests must be made directly to the secretary in writing during the festival
and must be accompanied by a fee equivalent to the entry fee of the class protested. If the Music
Festival Committee sustains the protest, the fee will be refunded. A fee may be assessed if
Program Changes are requested.
ENTRY FORM: 34. A separate entry form must be used for each class entered. Duets, Trios, Quartets and
Ensembles must use ONE ENTRY FORM ONLY and list the names of the participants on the
back of the entry form. There is a separate form for dance entries.
35. Entry forms are to be fully completed. Incomplete or incorrect forms WILL NOT BE
ACCEPTED.
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All entries must be signed by a responsible person. This signature declares that the entrant has
complied with the rules of the Kiwanis Music Festival and gives permission for the information
collected on this form, possible audio/video recordings and any photos taken during the Festival to be
used for the following specific purposes without any monetary gain, Pembroke Festival website,
newsletters, press releases, and to create a database of alumni for historical records. All information
collected otherwise is kept private and confidential.
36. More entry forms can be obtained from the secretary. If making more forms yourself, please do
not alter the size of the form.
N.B. All correspondence for the Music Festival should be addressed as follows:
KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL
P.O. BOX 1093
PEMBROKE, ON K8A 6Y6
e-mail: [email protected]
REGISTRATION: Each entry must be accompanied by the requisite fee.
37. Please note: Entry fees CANNOT BE REFUNDED due to fixed expenses.
38. All entries must reach the Music Festival Committee no later than November 4, 2016
CONDITIONS GOVERNING AWARDS The adjudicator’s reports will be distributed at the close of each class.
FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD PLACE: 1. Provided a mark of 80 or over has been attained, first place will be awarded a gold ribbon,
certificate and seal; second place will be awarded a red ribbon, certificate and seal; third place will
be awarded a blue ribbon, certificate and seal.
2. For a mark of less than 80, only a certificate will be awarded.
3. Each member of an elementary (Kindergarten to Grade 8) school choir or group will receive a
placement ribbon.
MEDALS OF EXCELLENCE:
Medals of excellence will be awarded to Grades 1 to ARCT solo performers obtaining a mark of 90 or
over. One medal from each session only per performer. Medals will not be given for Quick Study, Sight
Reading or Pre-Grade One piano.
Solo Classes, Sight Reading, Quick Study Classes ………….. $14.00
Duets, Duos …………………………………………………... $16.00
Trios ………………………………………………………….. $18.00
Small Ensemble Classes (4 to 8 persons inclusive) ………...... $25.00
Large Ensemble Classes (9 persons or over) ………………… $35.00
Choirs, Bands ………………………………………………… $35.00
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AWARDS
The following awards are offered for competition.
NOTES: 1. The Committee’s decision in selection of award winners is final.
2. In the event of a tie, the award winner will be declared by the Committee, after consideration of all
factors including: senior student, average marks and adjudicator’s recommendations.
PIANO AWARDS
AWARD: Grade 1 Bob and Helen Carmichael Trophy
Grade 2 Blok Pools Trophy
Grade 3 Melton and Fraser Flowers Trophy
Grade 4 Gene & Lorraine Murphy Trophy
Grade 5 Dr. Ron & Kate Lloyd Trophy
Grade 6 Primerica Trophy (donated by Gayle Seegmiller)
Grade 7 Dora Metzger Memorial Trophy
Grade 8 Algonquin College Trophy
Grade 9 Brum’s Dairy Trophy
Grade 10 Royal LePage, Edmonds & Associates Trophy
ARCT Kiwanis Trophy
CLASS: Piano Solo – including General Solo, Contemporary Composers, Baroque, Sonatina,
Concert Group and Pop Classes The above awards are offered, one per grade, to the participant showing special musicality and
achievement, not necessarily mark related, in solo classes listed above at his/her grade level. To be
eligible a student must have entered at least 3 of the solos listed above.
AWARD: Physicians’ Piano Performance Trophy and $25 Scholarship
CLASS: Primary Piano – Grades 1 and 2
Junior Piano – Grades 3 and 4
Intermediate Piano – Grades 5 to 7 inclusive
Senior Piano – Grades 8 and 9
Senior Piano – Grades 10 and ARCT To be eligible a pupil must have entered any 4 Solo Classes at the pupil’s grade level. Winner will be chosen on the basis of musicality, not necessarily mark related. At the Grade 10 and ARCT level, the award is based on at least 3 classes.
AWARD: Pembroke Music Teachers’ Association Certificate and $50 Scholarship CLASS: Grades 1 to 4
Grades 5 to 8
Grades 9 to ARCT To be eligible a pupil must have entered any 3 Solo Classes, plus either duet, trio, sight reading or quick study at the pupil’s grade level, and whose teacher is a member of the Association. Winner will have attained the 2nd highest average mark.
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AWARD: Petawawa Legion Trophy & $50.00 Kiwanis Scholarship
CLASS: Primary Piano – Grades 1 and 2
AWARD: Drew Scott/ReMax Trophy & $100.00 Kiwanis Scholarship
CLASS: Junior Piano – Grades 3 and 4
AWARD: Phil Schooley Memorial Trophy (donated by Welch LLP) & Kiwanis - Dr. Bill Hugli
Memorial $150.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Intermediate Piano – Grades 5 to 7 inclusive
AWARD: Pembroke Legion Trophy & Kiwanis - Marjorie Ford Memorial $200.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Senior Piano – Grades 8 to ARCT To be eligible for one of the four awards above, a pupil must have entered 3 of the following Piano Solo
Classes at the pupil’s grade level: General Solo, Contemporary Composer, Baroque, Sonatina, Pop and
Concert Group as well as either Quick Study or Sight Reading. Winner will be decided by the
highest average mark of the above 3 solos. If a pupil enters more than three solo classes, the 3 highest
marks will be used to determine the average mark. AWARD: Scotiabank Trophy
CLASS: Piano – Pop Category – Highest Mark AWARD: Petawawa Presbyterian Church Choir Trophy
CLASS: Piano Solo To be eligible a pupil must demonstrate above-average musicianship skills, not necessarily mark related,
with broad participation in at least 4 of piano classes and be a resident of Petawawa. AWARD: Grades 1 – 4 Cassidy’s Transfer & Storage Trophy
Grades 5 – ARCT Fraser’s Clothes Shop Trophy
CLASS: Quick Study – Highest Mark
AWARD: Grades 1 – 4 Frank Carroll Financial Trophy
Grades 5 – ARCT Price Law Office Trophy
CLASS: Sight Reading – Highest Mark
AWARD: Grades 1 – 4 McCann Family & Chartwell Homes Trophies
Grades 5 – ARCT Mid-Town Cleaners
& Buske Office Equipment Trophies
CLASS: Duets – Highest Mark
AWARD: Jean Taylor Trophy CLASS: Trios – Highest Mark WARD: Ted & Wynne Woolley Memorial Trophy & $50.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Musicianship - Piano Grades 1 to ARCT inclusive To be eligible a pupil must demonstrate above-average musicianship skills, not necessarily mark related,
with broad participation in at least 4 of piano classes.
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VOCAL & CHOIR AWARDS
AWARD: City of Pembroke Sesquicentennial Trophy CLASS: Elementary or Secondary School Choir – Highest Mark
AWARD: Pembroke Community Choir Trophy CLASS: Youth Choir (school choirs excluded) – Highest Mark
AWARD: Kiwanis Music Festival 50th Anniversary Trophy (donated by Hugo G. TerMarsch &
Son) CLASS: Choral Speaking – Elementary School – Highest Mark
AWARD: tba CLASS: Individual Speaking – Highest Mark
AWARD: Pembroke Music Teachers’ Association Certificate & $50 Scholarship
CLASS: Junior
Intermediate and Senior To be eligible a pupil whose teacher is a member of the Association must have entered 3 Solo Classes, and have attained the 2nd highest average mark.
AWARD: Jennie & Tanya Holroyd Memorial Trophy & $50.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Junior Vocal Solo (14 years and under)
AWARD: Sydney T. Scanes Memorial Trophy & Murphy Funeral Home $100.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Intermediate Vocal Solo (15 - 20 years)
AWARD: Knights of Columbus Pembroke Council 1531 Trophy & $100.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Adult Vocal Solo (21 years and over) To be eligible for the three awards above a performer must have entered at least 3 Vocal Solo classes
other than Musical Theatre at the performer’s age level. Winner will be decided by the highest average
mark. If the performer enters more than 3 solo classes, the 3 highest marks will be used to determine the
average mark.
AWARD: LaBine Printers Trophy & $50 Scholarship sponsored by Alice & Fraser Minor
Sports Association
CLASS: Musical Theatre Solo (14 years and under)
AWARD: LaBine Printers Trophy & $50 Scholarship sponsored by Alice & Fraser Minor
Sports Association
CLASS: Musical Theatre Solo (15 and 16 years)
AWARD: LaBine Printers Trophy & $100 Scholarship sponsored by Doug Leach
CLASS: Musical Theatre Solo (17 to 20 years) To be eligible for the three awards above a performer must have received the highest mark in the Musical Theatre category at the age level indicated. Note: there will be no award for adult Musical Theatre
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AWARD: Ottawa Valley Music Festival Trophy & $100.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Intermediate or Adult Vocal Solo To be eligible a performer must demonstrate above-average musicianship skills, not necessarily mark related, in 2 or more vocal solo categories.
AWARD: Doreen Binhammer Memorial Trophy & $50 Scholarship
CLASS: Sacred Vocal Solo – Highest Mark
AWARD: Gulliver Family Trophy
CLASS: Folk Vocal Solo – Highest Mark
AWARD: Valley Harmonizers Senior Barbershop Chorus Trophy & $100 Scholarship
CLASS: A Capella – Highest Mark
AWARD: Allan Levoy Memorial Trophy
CLASS: Vocal Duet or Trio – non-family members – Highest Mark
AWARD: Neville Funeral Home Trophy
CLASS: Vocal Duet or Trio – family members only (including accompanist) – Highest Mark
STRING AWARDS
AWARD: The Sun Life Financial – Robert McLaughlin Trophy & $100.00 Award
CLASS: Junior Strings (Grades 1 to 4) To be eligible a pupil must have entered a minimum of 2 of the following String Solo classes at the
pupil’s grade level: General Solo, Concert Group and Concerto or Concertino. Sight Reading and Quick
Study are excluded. Winner will be decided by the highest average mark of the above 2 solos. If a pupil
enters more than 2 solo classes, the 2 highest marks will be used to determine the average mark.
AWARD: Deep River Symphony Orchestra Trophy & $150.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Intermediate Strings (Grades 5 to 8) To be eligible a pupil must have entered any 3 of the following String Solo classes at the pupil’s grade level: General Solo, Sonata and Sonatina, Concerto and Concertino, Unaccompanied Bach and Concert Group classes. Sight Reading and Quick Study are excluded. Winner will be decided by the highest average mark of the above 3 solos. If a pupil enters more than 3 solo classes, the 3 highest marks will be used to determine the average mark.
AWARD: Alice & Fraser Minor Sports Association Trophy & Kiwanis – Orford String Quartet
$200.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Senior - Open Strings (Grades 9, 10 and advanced) To be eligible a pupil must have entered 2 of the following String Solo classes at the pupil’s grade level: General Solo, Sonata and Sonatina, Concerto and Concertino, Unaccompanied Bach and Concert Group. One of these classes must be Sonata and Sonatina or Concerto and Concertino. Winner will be decided by the highest average mark of the above 2 solos. If the pupil enters more than 2 solo classes, the 2 highest marks will be used to determine the average mark.
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AWARD: Deep River Symphony Orchestra Trophies
CLASS: Small String Ensemble To be eligible performers must achieve the highest average mark in Duets, Duos, Trios, Quartets and Small Ensembles.
INSTRUMENTAL AWARDS
AWARD: Welch LLP Trophy
CLASS: Woodwind Solo – Junior (Grades 1 to 4) - Highest Mark AWARD: Pembroke Symphony Orchestra $50 Scholarship
CLASS: Woodwind Solo – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8) - Highest Mark AWARD: Karen McLeod Trophy
CLASS: Woodwind Solo – Senior (Grades 9 to ARCT) - Highest Mark AWARD: Pembroke Symphony Orchestra $50 Scholarship
CLASS: Woodwind Solo – Sonata or Concerto (Grades 6 to ARCT) - Highest Mark AWARD: Melton and Fraser Flowers Trophy
CLASS: Recorder Solo - Highest Mark AWARD: Bayne Logan Memorial Trophy
CLASS: Trumpet Solo - Highest Mark
AWARD: Sunset Nursery Trophy
CLASS: Brass Solo – Junior (Grades 1 to 4) - Highest Mark AWARD: Frank Hopkins Trophy
CLASS: Brass Solo – Intermediate and Senior (Grades 5 to ARCT) - Highest Mark
AWARD: Glen Andrews Trophy sponsored by Pembroke Legion Community Band
CLASS: Brass Solo – 1st or 2nd Year playing in School Program To be eligible, a performer must achieve the highest mark in 1 solo class and be a member of the school
music program only (not receiving private lessons for the instrument entered)
AWARD: Bob’s Music Musicianship Certificates
and Recording Sessions at Westworld Recording Studio
CLASS: Guitar AND Entertainment – Highest Marks
AWARD: Family Chiropractic Centre Trophy
CLASS: Mixed Piano, String and Instrumental Ensemble To be eligible performers must achieve the highest mark in Duets, Trios, Small or Large Ensembles.
AWARD: Clarke-Appleby Trophy & $100 Scholarship
CLASS: Jazz-Rock-Dixieland - Highest Mark
AWARD: Star-Set Jewellers Trophy & Kiwanis $100.00 Scholarship
CLASS: Best Band Performance – Highest Mark
NEED NEW SPONSOR
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AWARD: Danute Fidleris Memorial Trophy and $75 Scholarship
CLASS: Musicianship – one instrument This award will be presented to a competitor showing above-average musicianship skills, not necessarily
mark related, with broad participation in one instrument (piano, violin, voice etc.) AWARD: Danute Fidleris Memorial Trophy and $75 Scholarship
CLASS: Musicianship – two instruments This award will be presented to a competitor showing versatility and musicianship skills, not necessarily
mark related, with broad participation in two or more instruments (piano, violin, voice etc.)
PCI REUNION AWARD - award to a participant who has not received any other award but is deserving of recognition for outstanding effort
DANCE AWARDS AWARD: Michelles School of Performing Arts CLASS: Dance Solo - Highest Mark AWARD: Starz in Motion CLASS: Dance Duet or Trio - Highest Mark AWARD: Custom Draperies & Home Decor CLASS: Dance Ensemble - Highest Mark
Provincial Scholarships
Our sincere gratitude to Mr. Ted Beal for providing scholarship funds
in memory of his wife Mrs. Ruth Beal.
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PIANO SECTION
NOTE: all selections are from the current Royal Conservatory syllabus (2015).
ROMANTIC SOLO CATEGORY
Class No.
100 Pre-Grade 1 – 5 years and under
Own Choice
101 Pre-Grade 1 – 6 years and under
Own Choice
102 Pre-Grade 1 – 7 and 8 years
Own Choice
103 Pre-Grade 1 – 9 and 10 years
Marching Trumpets - Berlin, p. 4, Prep B
104 Pre-Grade 1 – 11 and 12 years
Oranges and Lemons - Berlin, p. 10, Prep B
105 Adult Beginners – a non-competitive class – adjudication only
Own Choice
111 Grade 1
A Little Piece - Gedike, p. 15
112 Grade 2
Soldier's March - Schumann, p. 12
113 Grade 3
Wild Mignonette - Gurlitt, p. 31
114 Grade 4
Old French Song - Tchaikovsky, p. 19
115 Grade 5
Siciliano - Schumann, p. 30-31
116 Grade 6
Own Choice - Any List C / Romantic, 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
117 Grade 7
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic RCM Repertoire
118 Grade 8
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic RCM Repertoire
119 Grade 9
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic RCM Repertoire
120 Grade 10
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic RCM Repertoire
121 ARCT
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic RCM Repertoire
POST ROMANTIC, 20th- & 21st- CENTURY CATEGORY
Class No. 131 Grade 1
Robots - Crosby-Gaudet, p. 20
132 Grade 2
The Sparkling Brook - Goldston, p. 32-33
133 Grade 3
Funny Puppy - Crosby-Gaudet, p. 32-33
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134 Grade 4
Squirrels at Play - Berlin, p. 32
135 Grade 5
When Rivers Flowed on Mars - Telfer, p. 46-47
136 Grade 6
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic, 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
137 Grade 7
Own Choice – Any List C / Romantic, 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
138 Grade 8
Own Choice – Any List D / Post-Romantic, 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
139 Grade 9
Own Choice – Any List D / Post-Romantic, 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
140 Grade 10
Own Choice – Any List D / Post Romantic & early 20th Century RCM Repertoire
141 ARCT
Own Choice – Any List D / Post Romantic & early 20th Century RCM Repertoire
20th- & 21st- CENTURY
142 Grade 10
Own Choice – Any List E / 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
143 ARCT
Own Choice – Any List E / 20th & 21st Century RCM Repertoire
BAROQUE CATEGORY
Class No. 151 Grade 1
German Dance - Haydn, p. 4
152 Grade 2
Air in D minor - Purcell, p. 9
153 Grade 3
Harlequinade - Krebs, p. 4
154 Grade 4
Menuet in D minor - Buttstett, p. 10
155 Grade 5
Scherzo in C major - Krebs, p. 8-9
156 Grade 6
Own Choice – Any List A / Baroque RCM Repertoire
157 Grade 7
Own Choice – Any List A / Baroque RCM Repertoire
158 Grade 8
Own Choice – Any List A / Baroque RCM Repertoire
159 Grade 9
Own Choice – Any List A / Baroque RCM Repertoire
160 Grade 10
Own Choice – Any List A / Bach RCM Repertoire
161 ARCT
Own Choice – Any List A / Bach RCM Repertoire
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CLASSICAL CATEGORY
Class No.
171 Grade 1
The Ballet - Truk, p. 9
172 Grade 2
Gavotte in A major - Turk, p. 7
173 Grade 3
Sonatina in F major - Lack, p. 20
174 Grade 4
Sonatina in Bb major - Hook, p. 15
175 Grade 5
Romance in G major - Hummel, p. 28-29
176 Grade 6
Own Choice – Any List B / Classical RCM Repertoire
177 Grade 7
Own Choice – Any List B / Classical RCM Repertoire
178 Grade 8
Own Choice – Any List B / Classical RCM Repertoire
179 Grade 9
Own Choice – Any List B / Classical RCM Repertoire
180 Grade 10
Own Choice – Any List B / Classical RCM Repertoire
181 ARCT
Own Choice – Any List B / Classical RCM Repertoire
CONCERT GROUP CATEGORY
No Studies or Etudes to be played
NOTE: Own choice of two contrasting selections from different categories
SELECTED FROM LIST A, B, C, D or E in RCM Syllabus
Class No.
190 Grades 5 and 6
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections – time limit of 10 minutes
191 Grades 7 and 8
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections – time limit of 10 minutes
192 Grades 9 and 10
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections – time limit of 15 minutes
193 ARCT
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections – time limit of 20 minutes
PIANO CONCERTO CATEGORY
NOTE: Orchestral part may be played on second piano by teacher or other student. Marking is based
entirely on the soloist’s performance.
Class No.
195 Grades 5 and under
Own Choice – first or second movement
196 Grades 6 to 8 inclusive
Own Choice – first or second movement
197 Grades 9 to ARCT inclusive
Own Choice – first movement
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OWN COMPOSITION FOR PIANO CATEGORY
Class No.
198 Students must be studying piano at grades 4 to 6 level. A non-competitive class – adjudication
only. Time limit – 2 minutes
199 Students must be studying piano at grades 7 or 8 level. A non-competitive class – adjudication
only. Time limit – 3 minutes
200 Students must be studying piano at grades 9, 10 or ARCT level. A non-competitive class –
adjudication only. Time limit – 5 minutes
DUET CATEGORY
Class No.
201 Grade 1
Organ Grinder's Monkey - Edna Mae Burnam, (Book 1)
202 Grade 2
Windmill Magic - Edna Mae Burnam, (Book 2)
203 Grade 3
Polka Dot Polka - Edna Mae Burnam, (Book 3)
204 Grade 4
March Along - Edna Mae Burnam, (Book 3)
205 Grade 5
Mazurka Music - Edna Mae Burnam, (Book 3)
206 Grade 6
Own Choice
207 Grade 7
Own Choice
208 Grade 8
Own Choice
209 Grade 9
Own Choice
210 Grade 10
Own Choice
211 ARCT
Own Choice
212 Teacher-Pupil – Grades 7 to ARCT – a non competitive class – adjudication only
Own Choice
TRIO CATEGORY
Own Choice
Class No.
231 Grade 1
232 Grade 2
233 Grade 3
234 Grade 4
235 Grade 5
236 Grade 6
237 Grade 7
238 Grade 8
239 Grade 9
240 Grades 10 and ARCT
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POP CATEGORY
All selections are to be from Popular Selections Syllabus either 2015 – Own Choice
Class No. 241 Grade 1
242 Grade 2
243 Grade 3
244 Grade 4
245 Grade 5
246 Grade 6
247 Grade 7
248 Grade 8
249 Grade 9
250 Grades 10 & ARCT
SIGHT READING CATEGORY QUICK STUDY CATEGORY
Class No. Class No.
261 Grade 1 281 Grade 1
262 Grade 2 282 Grade 2
263 Grade 3 283 Grade 3
264 Grade 4 284 Grade 4
265 Grade 5 285 Grade 5
266 Grade 6 286 Grade 6
267 Grade 7 287 Grade 7
268 Grade 8 288 Grade 8
269 Grade 9 289 Grade 9
270 Grade 10 290 Grade 10
271 ARCT 291 ARCT
VOCAL SECTION
NOTE: In all Vocal Classes, selections are Own Choice.
In all Vocal Solo Classes, competitors may enter ONE CLASS ONLY in each
category.
JUNIOR DIVISION (14 years and under)
SACRED CATEGORY (including gospel and hymns)
Class No. 300 Solo – 6 years and under – girls and boys
301G Solo – 7 & 8 years – girls
301B Solo – 7 & 8 years – boys
302G Solo – 9 & 10 years – girls
302B Solo – 9 & 10 years – boys
303 Solo – 11 & 12 years – girls and boys – unchanged voice
304 Solo – 13 & 14 years – girls and boys – unchanged voice
305 Solo – 14 years and under – boys – changed voice
306 Duet – 14 years and under
307 Trio – 14 years and under
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SECULAR CATEGORY (excluding Musical Theatre and Folk Song)
Class No.
308 Solo – 6 years and under – girls and boys
309G Solo – 7 & 8 years – girls
309B Solo – 7 & 8 years – boys
310G Solo – 9 & 10 years – girls
310B Solo – 9 & 10 years – boys
311 Solo – 11 & 12 years – girls and boys – unchanged voice
312 Solo – 13 & 14 years – girls and boys – unchanged voice
313 Solo – 14 years and under – boys – changed voice 314 Duet – 14 years and under 315 Trio – 14 years and under
FOLK SONG CATEGORY
(Traditional, must be of valid folk song nature, not pop)
Class No.
316 Solo – 6 years and under – girls and boys
317 Solo – 7 & 8 years – girls and boys
318 Solo – 9 & 10 years – girls and boys
319 Solo – 11 & 12 years – girls and boys – unchanged voice
320 Solo – 13 & 14 years – girls and boys – unchanged voice
321 Solo – 14 years and under – boys – changed voice
322 Duet – 14 years and under
323 Trio – 14 years and under
MUSICAL THEATRE = STAGE / DISNEY / FILM CATEGORY
(MUST INDICATE which category as indicated on Music presented to adjudicator
STAGE = S, DISNEY = D, FILM = F. eg. 324 S, 327 D, 328 F)
Class No.
324 Solo – 10 years and under – girls and boys
325 Solo – 11 & 12 years – girls and boys
326 Solo – 13 & 14 years – girls and boys
327 Duet – 14 years and under
328 Trio – 14 years and under
VOCAL ENSEMBLE CATEGORY
A competitor may enter more than one class in this category
Class No.
329 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – 14 years and under
One selection in two or more parts
330 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – 14 years and under
One selection in two or more parts
FAMILY VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Class No.
379 Family Ensemble
At least two voices. All participants must be family members (including accompanist)
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INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (15 to 20 years)
SACRED CATEGORY
(including gospel and hymns, excluding Oratorios and Cantatas)
Class No.
331 Solo – 15 & 16 years
332 Solo – 17 to 20 years
333 Duet – 15 to 20 years
334 Trio – 15 to 20 years
LIEDER, MELODIES AND ART SONGS CATEGORY
(One selection only. Use of original language is strongly recommended)
Class No.
335 Solo – 15 & 16 years
336 Solo – 17 to 20 years
337 Duet – 15 to 20 years
338 Trio – 15 to 20 years
OPERETTA CATEGORY
Class No.
339 Solo – 15 & 16 years
340 Solo – 17 to 20 years
341 Duet – 15 to 20 years
342 Trio – 15 to 20 years
FOLK SONG CATEGORY
(Traditional – must be of a valid folk song nature, not pop)
Class No.
343 Solo – 15 & 16 years
344 Solo – 17 to 20 years
345 Duet – 15 to 20 years
346 Trio – 15 to 20 years
MUSICAL THEATRE (STAGE / DISNEY / FILM CATEGORY
(MUST INDICATE which category as indicated on Music presented to adjudicator
STAGE = S, DISNEY = D, FILM = F. eg. 347 S, 348 D, 350 F)
Class No.
347 Solo – 15 & 16 years
348 Solo – 17 to 20 years
349 Duet – 15 to 20 years
350 Trio – 15 to 20 years
OPERA CATEGORY
Class No.
351 Solo – 15 & 16 years
352 Solo – 17 to 20 years
353 Duet – 15 to 20 years
354 Trio – 15 to 20 years
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VOCAL ENSEMBLE CATEGORY
A competitor may enter more than one class at his/her age level in this category (see rule 7)
Any combination of voices
Class No.
355 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – 15 & 16 years
356 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – 17 to 20 years
357 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – 15 & 16 years
358 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – 17 to 20 years
A CAPELLA CATEGORY
Class numbers will be assigned after entries are received.
Harmony is required by duet, trio or larger group. Selections are Own Choice.
There will be a trophy and $100 scholarship offered if more than two entries are received.
FAMILY VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Class No.
379 Family Ensemble
At least two voices. All participants must be family members (including accompanist)
ADULT DIVISION (21 years and over)
NOTE: Separate classes are offered for university students 21 years and over in each of the 7
categories listed offered. For university students, please add the letter U to the class
number (e.g. 363U would be opera class for university students 21 years and over).
Class No.
360 Solo – Sacred
361 Solo – Oratorio
362 Solo – Lieder, Melodies and Art Songs – one selection only – Use of original language
is strongly recommended.
363 Solo – Opera
364 Solo – Operetta
365 Solo – Folk Song – traditional
366 Solo – Musical Theatre (STAGE ONLY) – NO AWARD AVAILABLE
367 Solo Concert Class – open (see rule 8)
Varied program of 3 or more selections – time limit of 15 minutes
VOCAL ENSEMBLE CATEGORY
A Competitor may enter more than one class in this category (see rule 7)
Class No.
370 Duet – Sacred
Any combination of voices
371 Duet – Secular (excluding Musical Theatre)
Any combination of voices
372 Duet – Musical Theatre
Any combination of voices
373 Trio – Sacred
374 Trio – Secular
375 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons)
376 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons)
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FAMILY VOCAL ENSEMBLE
Class No.
379 Family Ensemble
At least two voices. All participants must be family members (including accompanist)
ENTERTAINMENT/PERFORMANCE CATEGORY
Vocal and any instrument(s) - electric piano available if requested, amplification allowed
Adjudication will be based on overall performance
All performers must be amateurs
All selections are Own Choice
JAZZ/BLUES CATEGORY
Class No. 1100 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1101 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1102 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1103 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1104 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1105 Duet/Trio
COUNTRY CATEGORY
Class No. 1110 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1111 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1112 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1113 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1114 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1115 Duet/Trio
FOLK CATEGORY
Class No. 1120 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1121 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1122 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1123 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1124 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1125 Duet/Trio
POP/ROCK CATEGORY
Class No. 1130 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1131 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1132 1st and 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1133 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1134 3rd year of Study & open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1135 Duet/Trio
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CHORAL SECTION
Class No.
400 Church Choir – SATB – 30 voices or less
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
401 Church Choir – SAB – any number
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
402 Youth Choir – community, etc. NO individual school choirs
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
403 Junior Church Choir
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
404 Ladies’ Choir
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
405 Male Choir
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
406 Community Choir
Own Choice – 2 contrasting selections
407 Musical Theatre Choir
Own Choice – 2 or 3 contrasting selections
SCHOOL CHOIRS
NOTE: All selections are Own Choice. It is suggested that selections be chosen from the school texts
at the appropriate grade level.
Class No.
410 Kindergarten (Junior and/or Senior) – 1 selection
411 Grade 1 – 1 selection
412 Grade 2 – 1 selection
413 Grade 3 – 1 selection
414 Grade 4 – 1 selection
415 Grade 5 – 1 selection
416 Grade 6 – 1 selection in two-part harmony
417 Grade 7 – 1 selection in three-part harmony
418 Grade 8 – 1 selection in three-part harmony
419 Grades 1 & 2 – French – 1 selection
420 Grades 3 & 4 – French – 1 selection
421 Grades 5 & 6 – French – 1 selection
422 Grades 7 & 8 – French – 1 selection
423 Elementary School Chorus – Any combination of Grades
2 contrasting selections in UNISON
424 Elementary School Chorus – Junior (Grades 1 to 5)
2 contrasting selections, one of which should be in two parts
425 Elementary School Chorus – Senior (Grades 4 to 8)
2 contrasting selections, one of which should be in two or more parts
426 Secondary School Choir
2 contrasting selections, one of which should be in three or more parts
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CHORAL SPEAKING
GESTURES ARE NOT ALLOWED in Choral Speaking Classes
NOTE: OWN CHOICE
Original texts must be presented to the adjudicator at the time of performance.
Class No.
450 Kindergarten (Junior and/or Senior)
451 Grade 1
452 Grade 2
453 Grade 3
454 Grade 4
455 Grade 5
456 Grade 6
457 Grade 7
458 Grade 8
INDIVIDUAL SPEAKING
NOTE: Gestures are not allowed in Individual Speaking classes.
All selections are Own Choice. Each competitor is requested to send a copy of his/her Own Choice selection to the Music Festival with the entry form.
POETRY
Class No. 470 9 years and under
471 10 to 12 years
472 13 years and over
PROSE
Class No.
480 9 years and under
481 10 to 12 years
482 13 years and over
STRINGS SECTION
NOTES FOR ALL STRING CLASSES Unless otherwise indicated, Own Choice selections (including number and choice of
movements) should be taken from the current (2013) Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)
Syllabus for your instrument and grade.
ACCOMPANIMENTS – Solo pieces written with accompaniment must be performed with
the accompaniment.
LEVELS - Junior – RCM Grades 1 to 4
Intermediate – RCM Grades 5 to 8
Senior – RCM Grades 9 and 10
Open – ARCT and advanced
VIOLIN SOLO – GENERAL CATEGORY
Class No. 501 Grade 1
The Happy Farmer - Schumann - Suzuki Book 1
502 Grade 2
Hunter's Chorus - Weber - Suzuki Book 2
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503 Grade 3
Waltz - Brahms - Suzuki Book 2
504 Grade 4
Minuet - Boccherini - Suzuki Book 2
505 Grade 5
Mazurka - Blachford - RCM Repertoire Grade 5
506 Grade 6
Andantino in the Style of Martini – Kreidler – RCM 6; FIS
507 Grade 7
Intermezzo sinfonico (from Cavallerai rusticana) - Mascagni - FIS; SCH
508 Grade 8
Die Biene (No. 9) – Francois Schubert – EMB
509 Grade 9
Vocalise, Op. 34, No. 1 – Rachmaninoff – International
510 Grade 10
Romance in G Major, Op. 40 – Beethoven – BAR, HEN
511 Open
Own Choice – RCM Performers ARTC List C
VIOLIN SOLO – SONATA and SONATINA CATEGORY
Own Choice selections from current grade, List B
(need not be memorized)
Class No. 512 Grades 5 & 6
513 Grades 7 & 8
514 Grades 9 & 10
515 Open
VIOLIN SOLO – CONCERTO and CONCERTINO CATEGORY
Own Choice selections from current grade, List A.
Selections should be Concerti or Concertinos.
Class No.
516 Grades 3 & 4
517 Grades 5 & 6
518 Grades 7 & 8
519 Grades 9 & 10
520 Open
VIOLIN SOLO – UNACCOMPANIED BACH CATEGORY Own Choice selections from current grade
Class No. 521 Grades 7 & 8
522 Grades 9 & 10
523 Open
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VIOLA SOLO – GENERAL CATEGORY
Class No. 531 Grades 1 & 2
Chorus from “Judas Maccabaeus” – Handel – Suzuki Book 2
532 Grades 3 & 4
The Two Grenadiers – Schumann – Suzuki Book 2
533 Grades 5 & 6
L’agreable (from Five Old French Dances) – Marais – Suzuki Book 5
534 Grade 7
Five Old French Dances – Marin Marias (any TWO of the last four)
535 Grade 8
Meditation and Processional – Ernest Bloch
536 Grade 9
Quatre Visages – Darius Milhaud (any TWO)
537 Grade 10
Adagio – Zoltan Kodaly
538 Open
Own Choice – Performer’s ARCT – List C
VIOLA SOLO – SONATA and SONATINA CATEGORY
(need not be memorized)
Class No.
541 Grades 5 & 6
Sonata in G (first two movements) – Benedetto Marcello
542 Grade 7 & 8
Own Choice from current grade – List B
543 Grades 9 & 10
Own Choice from current grade – List B
544 Open
Own Choice from current grade – List B
VIOLA SOLO – CONCERTO and CONCERTINO CATEGORY
Class No.
545 Grades 5 & 6
Concerto No. 5 (first movement) – Fritz Seitz OR
Concerto No. 2 (third movement) – Fritz Seitz
546 Grades 7 & 8
Own Choice from current grade – List A
547 Grades 9 & 10
Own Choice from current grade – List A
548 Open
Own Choice from current grade – List A
CELLO SOLO – GENERAL CATEGORY
Class No.
551 Grade 1 & 2
Own Choice from current grade
552 Grades 3 & 4
Own Choice from current grade
553 Grades 5 & 6
Own Choice from current grade
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554 Grade 7
Sicilienne – Gabrielle Fauré
555 Grade 8
The Swan – Camille Saint-Saens
556 Grade 9
Pièce en Forme de Habanera – Maurice Ravel
557 Grade 10
Silent Woods, Op. 68, No. 5 – Antonin Dvořák
558 Open
Own Choice – Performer’s ARCT – List D
CELLO SOLO – SONATA and SONATINA CATEGORY
Own Choice selection from current grade B Sonata or Sonatina (Need not be memorized)
Class No. 561 Grade 6 562 Grades 7 & 8 563 Grades 9 & 10 564 Open
CELLO SOLO – CONCERTO and CONCERTINO CATEGORY
Class No. 571 Grades 5 & 6 Own Choice Concertino as listed for current grade 572 Grades 7 & 8 Own Choice Concerto or Concertino as listed for current grade 573 Grades 9 & 10 Own Choice – List B for current level 574 Open Own Choice – List B for current level
CELLO/VIOLA SOLO – UNACCOMPANIED BACH CATEGORY
Class No. 582 Grades 7 & 8 Suite No. 3 Bourées I and II OR Suite No. 1 Prelude OR Minuets I and II OR Gigue 583 Grades 9 & 10 Two movements including the Prelude from one of Suite No. 2 OR Suite No. 3
OR Suite No. 4 584 Open Two Movements from Suite No. 4, 5 or 6 (both movements from same Suite)
STRINGS SOLO – CONCERT GROUP CATEGORY
NOTE: For performers on violin, viola, cello or double bass, selections for
Concert Group classes need not be from the RCM syllabus and need not be from current grade. Sonata and Concerto movements should not be performed unless they have been transcribed as concert pieces. Contestants will be judged on performance and choice of program rather than difficulty.
Class No. 591 Grades 1 & 2 Two contrasting selections – time limit 5 minutes
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592 Grades 3 & 4 Two contrasting selections – time limit 6 minutes 593 Grades 5 & 6 Two contrasting selections – time limit 8 minutes 594 Grades 7 & 8 Two contrasting selections – time limit 10 minutes 595 Grades 9 & 10 Two or more selections – time limit 15 minutes 596 Open
Two or more selections – time limit 20 minutes
DOUBLE BASS SOLO CATEGORY
Classes will be created for Double Bass – General Solos, Sonatas, Concertos as requested.
Please state grade, selection titles and composers. All selections are “Own Choice” from the
current RCM syllabus. Class numbers will be assigned by the Festival Office.
STRING ENSEMBLES
CATEGORY DEFINITIONS
Duets: Any combination of string instruments
3 – 6 Players: Any combination of string instruments
Piano Ensembles: Trio, Quartet, or Quintet
Piano Trio: Violin, Cello and Piano
Piano Quartet: Violin, Viola, Cello and Piano
Piano Quintet: String Quartet plus Piano
Pianist may be one level higher than string players (Intermediate in Junior class)
String Quartet: Must consist of 2 Violins, 1 Viola, 1 Cello
DUETS
Class No.
600 Junior
601 Intermediate
602 Senior
3 – 6 PLAYERS
Class No.
603 Junior
604 Intermediate
605 Senior
PIANO ENSEMBLES
Class No. 606 Junior
607 Intermediate
608 Senior
STRING QUARTETS
Class No.
609 Junior
610 Intermediate
611 Senior
STRINGS – SIGHT READING STRINGS – QUICK STUDY
Please list instrument on entry form. Please list instrument on entry form.
NOTE: accompanist will be required
Class No. Class No.
620 RCM Grades 1-2 630 RCM Grades 1-2
621 RCM Grades 3-4 631 RCM Grades 3-4
622 RCM Grades 5-6 632 RCM Grades 5-6
623 RCM Grades 7-8 633 RCM Grades 7-8
624 RCM Grades 9-10 634 RCM Grades 9-10
625 Open 635 Open
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ORCHESTRAS
Classes will be created for string, symphony, youth, community and school orchestras as requested. Please state
on entry form: a) type, b) level (junior, intermediate, senior or mixed), c) selection titles and composers. “Own
Choice” – two contrasting selections.
Class numbers will be assigned by the Festival office.
INSTRUMENTAL SECTION
NOTES: A competitor may enter a class more than once if playing more than 1 instrument. Please state
instrument on entry form.
NOTES FOR ALL INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES Own Choice selections (including number and choice of movements) should be taken from the current
Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) Syllabus for your instrument and grade.
LEVELS - Junior – RCM Grades 1 to 4
Intermediate – RCM Grades 5 to 8
Senior – RCM Grades 9 and 10
Open – advanced
ACCOMPANIMENTS – Solo pieces written with accompaniment must be performed with the
accompaniment.
WOODWIND SOLO CATEGORY
NOTE: Classes 700 – 713 inclusive: Each class includes flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, alto saxophone and
tenor saxophone. Please state instrument on entry form.
Own Choice – 1 selection chosen from the current RCM syllabus
Class No. 700 Woodwind Solo – 1st year of playing
Own Choice – 1 selection chosen with assistance of a music teacher
701 Woodwind Solo – Grade 1 (Junior) - state instrument
702 Woodwind Solo – Grade 2 (Junior) - state instrument
703 Woodwind Solo – Grades 3 and 4 (Junior) - state instrument
704 Woodwind Solo – Grades 5 and 6 (Intermediate)
705 Woodwind Solo – Grades 7 and 8 (Intermediate)
706 Woodwind Solo – Grades 9 and 10 (Senior)
707 Woodwind Solo – ARCT and Open (Senior)
WOODWIND SOLO – SONATA OR CONCERTO CATEGORY
Own Choice of any 2 contrasting movements from a sonata or concerto
selected from the current RCM syllabus (Please state instrument)
Class No.
710 Woodwind Solo – Grades 5 and 6 (Intermediate)
711 Woodwind Solo – Grades 7 and 8 (Intermediate)
712 Woodwind Solo – Grades 9 and 10 (Senior)
713 Woodwind Solo – ARCT and Open
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BRASS SOLO CATEGORY
Own Choice – 1 selection chosen from current RCM syllabus
Please state instrument on entry form.
Class No.
714 Brass Solo – 1st year of playing
Own Choice – 1 selection chosen with the assistance of a music teacher
715 Brass Solo – Grade 1 (Junior)
716 Brass Solo – Grade 2 (Junior)
717 Brass Solo – Grades 3 and 4 (Junior)
718 Brass Solo – Grades 5 and 6 (Intermediate)
719 Brass Solo – Grades 7 and 8 (Intermediate)
720 Brass Solo – Grades 9 and 10 (Senior)
721 Brass Solo – ARCT & Open
BRASS SOLO – SONATA OR CONCERTO CATEGORY
Own Choice – any 2 contrasting movements from a sonata or concerto
selected from the current RCM syllabus
Class No.
722 Brass Solo – Grades 5 and 6 (Intermediate)
723 Brass Solo – Grades 7 and 8 (Intermediate)
724 Brass Solo – Grades 9 and 10 (Senior)
725 Brass Solo – ARCT and Open
CONCERT GROUP CATEGORY
WOODWINDS AND BRASS Concert Group classes are for wind instruments, including flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet,
horn, cornet, tuba, trombone and euphonium. Please state instrument on entry form
Own Choice: any 2 contrasting selections chosen from RCM syllabus
Class No.
726 Grades 3 and 4 (Junior)
727 Grades 5 and 6 (Intermediate)
728 Grades 7 and 8 (Intermediate)
729 Grades 9 and 10 (Senior)
730 ARCT and Open (Senior)
MIXED INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE CATEGORY
Ensembles are offered for Woodwind and Brass (Non-family). Please list instruments on entry form
Class No.
734 Duet – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
735 Duet – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8
736 Duet – Senior (Grades 9 to ARCT)
737 Trio – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
738 Trio – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
739 Trio – Senior (Grades 9 to ARCT)
740 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
741 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
742 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – Senior (Grades 9 to ARCT)
743 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
744 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
745 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – Senior (Grades 9 to ARCT)
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RECORDER SOLO CATEGORY
Soprano and Alto Recorders will be treated as two separate instruments; therefore competitors may enter a
different class level for each instrument.
Class No.
750 Soprano Recorder Solo – RCM Grades 1 to 4 (Junior)
Own Choice
751 Alto Recorder – RCM Grades 1 to 4 (Junior)
Own Choice
752 Soprano Recorder – RCM Grades 5 to 8 (Intermediate)
Own Choice
753 Alto Recorder – RCM Grades 5 to 8 (Intermediate)
Own Choice
754 Soprano Recorder – RCM Grades 9 to 10 (Senior)
Own Choice
755 Alto Recorder – RCM Grades 9 to 10 (Senior)
Own Choice
756 Soprano Recorder – RCM ARCT and Open (Senior)
Own Choice
757 Alto Recorder – RCM ARCT and Open (Senior)
Own Choice
RECORDER CONCERT GROUP CATEGORY
Own Choice – any 2 contrasting works selected from different musical periods of authentic recorder repertoire
(Renaissance, Baroque, Modern). Any size of recorder may be played.
Class No.
758 Grades 5 to 8 (Intermediate)
759 Grades 9 & 10 (Senior)
760 ARCT and Open (Senior)
RECORDER ENSEMBLE CATEGORY
(may use piano accompaniment if desired)
Class No.
761 Duet – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
762 Duet – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
763 Duet – Senior & Open (Grades 9 to ARCT)
764 Trio – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
765 Trio – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
766 Trio – Senior & Open (Grades 9 to ARCT)
767 School Group Ensemble (any number of persons) – 1st year of playing
768 School Group Ensemble (any number of persons) – 2nd year of playing
769 School Group Ensemble (any number of persons) – 3rd year of playing
770 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
771 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
772 Small Ensemble (4 to 8 persons) – Senior & Open (Grades 9 to ARCT
773 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – Junior (Grades 1 to 4)
774 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – Intermediate (Grades 5 to 8)
775 Large Ensemble (9 or more persons) – Senior & Open (Grades 9 to ARCT)
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JAZZ-ROCK ENSEMBLES
Time Limit – 10 minutes
Instrumentation – Open
Amplification permitted
Own Choice – 2 or 3 contrasting selections
Class No.
790 Junior – 4 to 8 performers
791 Senior – 4 to 8 performers
792 Junior – 9 or more performers
793 Senior – 9 or more performers
DIXIELAND FUSION Time Limit – 10 minutes
Instrumentation – Open
Own Choice – 2 or 3 contrasting selections
Class No. 794 Junior
795 Senior
BANDS Scores for all selections are to be available for the adjudicator. Tuning is to be completed in warm-up room. A very short scale, chorale etc. may be used before beginning selections for competition. Bands are required to prepare 3 selections at their class level including a) selection listed, b) 1 contrasting selection – Own Choice, and c) 1 March – Own Choice Maximum time limit of 20 minutes. Adjudication is based on the 3 selections. Class No.
800 Level 100
Last Voyage of Queen Anne's Revenge - Ryan Meeboer (Eighth Note Pub.) - available for loan
from Jodie Armstrong
801 Level 200
Hush - Bill Thomas
802 Level 300
Cascadia - Robert Buckley (Hal Leonard)
803 Level 400
A Canadian Folk Rhapsody - Coakley (Canadian) (Eighth Note Pub)
804 Community Band
Own Choice – a mini-concert of 2 or 3 contrasting selections
805 Elementary School
Own Choice - 2 contrasting pieces
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CLASSICAL GUITAR SECTION All selections are OWN CHOICE to be chosen from current RCM Syllabus.
RENAISSANCE/BAROQUE CATEGORY Class No.
1000 Introductory 1001 Grade 1 1002 Grade 2 1003 Grade 3 1004 Grade 4 1005 Grade 5 1006 Grade 6 1007 Grade 7 1008 Grade 8 1009 Grade 9 1010 Grade 10 1011 Duet
CLASSICAL CATEGORY Class No.
1012 Introductory 1013 Grade 1 1014 Grade 2 1015 Grade 3 1016 Grade 4 1017 Grade 5 1018 Grade 6 1019 Grade 7 1020 Grade 8 1021 Grade 9 1022 Grade 10 1023 Duet
ROMANTIC/GENERAL CATEGORY Class No.
1024 Introductory 1025 Grade 1 1026 Grade 2 1027 Grade 3 1028 Grade 4 1029 Grade 5 1030 Grade 6 1031 Grade 7 1032 Grade 8 1033 Grade 9 1034 Grade 10 1035 Duet
CONTEMPORARY CATEGORY Class No.
1036 Introductory 1037 Grade 1 1038 Grade 2 1039 Grade 3 1040 Grade 4 1041 Grade 5 1042 Grade 6 1043 Grade 7 1044 Grade 8 1045 Grade 9 1046 Grade 10 1047 Duet
MODERN GUITAR (Guitar Only – no Amplification)
All selections are OWN CHOICE - melody must be played
JAZZ/BLUES CATEGORY
Class No.
1050 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under
1051 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years
1052 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over
1053 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under
1054 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years
1055 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over
1056 Duet
COUNTRY CATEGORY
Class No. 1060 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under
1061 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years
1062 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over
1063 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under
1064 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years
1065 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over
1066 Duet
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FOLK CATEGORY
Class No. 1070 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1071 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1072 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1073 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1074 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1075 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1076 Duet
POP/ROCK CATEGORY
Class No. 1080 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1081 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1082 1st & 2nd year of Study (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1083 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 9 years & under 1084 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 10 – 15 years 1085 3rd year of Study & Open (as of January 1st) – 16 years & over 1086 Duet
ENTERTAINMENT/PERFORMANCE CATEGORY
See Vocal Section - page 20
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DANCE SECTION
MUNCHKINS DIVISION (5 – 8 yr)
BALLET CATEGORY
Class No.
1200 1st yr of study
1201 2nd yr of study
1202 Duet/Trio
1203 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1204 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
LYRICAL CATEGORY
Class No.
1210 1st yr of study
1211 2nd yr of study
1212 Duet/Trio
1213 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1214 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
JAZZ CATEGORY
Class No.
1220 1st yr of study
1221 2nd yr of study
1222 Duet/Trio
1223 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1224 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
ACRO CATEGORY
Class No.
1230 1st yr of study
1231 2nd yr of study
1232 Duet/Trio
1233 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1234 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
TAP CATEGORY
Class No.
1240 1st yr of study
1241 2nd yr of study
1242 Duet/Trio
1243 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1244 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
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JUNIOR DIVISION (9 – 12 yr)
BALLET CATEGORY
NOTE: if dancing Pointe please specify by adding a "P" to the class number (eg. 1300P)
Class No.
1300 1st & 2nd yr of study
1301 3rd & 4th yr of study
1302 5th yr of study & over
1303 Duet/Trio
1304 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1305 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
LYRICAL CATEGORY
Class No.
1310 1st & 2nd yr of study
1311 3rd & 4th yr of study
1312 5th yr of study & over
1313 Duet/Trio
1314 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1315 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
JAZZ CATEGORY
Class No.
1320 1st & 2nd yr of study
1321 3rd & 4th yr of study
1322 5th yr of study & over
1323 Duet/Trio
1324 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1325 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
ACRO CATEGORY
Class No.
1330 1st & 2nd yr of study
1331 3rd & 4th yr of study
1332 5th yr of study & over
1333 Duet/Trio
1334 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1335 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
TAP CATEGORY
Class No.
1340 1st & 2nd yr of study
1341 3rd & 4th yr of study
1342 5th yr of study & over
1343 Duet/Trio
1344 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1345 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
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INTERMEDIATE DIVISION (13 yr & up)
BALLET CATEGORY
NOTE: if dancing Pointe please specify by adding a "P" to the class number (eg. 1400P)
Class No.
1400 1st & 2nd yr of study
1401 3rd & 4th yr of study
1402 5th yr of study & over
1403 Duet/Trio
1404 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1405 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
LYRICAL CATEGORY
Class No.
1410 1st & 2nd yr of study
1411 3rd & 4th yr of study
1412 5th yr of study & over
1413 Duet/Trio
1414 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1415 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
JAZZ CATEGORY
Class No.
1420 1st & 2nd yr of study
1421 3rd & 4th yr of study
1422 5th yr of study & over
1423 Duet/Trio
1424 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1425 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
ACRO CATEGORY
Class No.
1430 1st & 2nd yr of study
1431 3rd & 4th yr of study
1432 5th yr of study & over
1433 Duet/Trio
1434 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1435 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
TAP CATEGORY
Class No.
1440 1st & 2nd yr of study
1441 3rd & 4th yr of study
1442 5th yr of study & over
1443 Duet/Trio
1444 Small Ensemble (4 – 8 dancers – average age)
1445 Large Ensemble (9+ dancers – average age)
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MEET THE ADJUDICATORS
DANCE – Graeme Goodhall
Graeme grew up competing in all styles of dance from tap to ballet, and at
the height of his competitive career in 2005, he represented Canada at the
IDO World Dance Championships in Germany where he received 3 Gold
medals including one for Male Showdance Soloist.
He choreographed "Cabaret" for the University of Toronto follies and
"Footloose" at the Randolph academy and he is a highly sought after guest
teacher/choreographer at studios all throughout Ontario, is a certified
gymnastics coach and has a adjudicated festivals and competitions from
coast to coast. As well as being a passionate choreographer and educator,
he is an experienced performer on stage and screen across the country.
Graeme looks forward to sharing his knowledge and experience with this
generation of competitive and aspiring dancers!
PIANO – David Greenslade
David Greenslade was raised near Strathroy, Ontario, where he received his
early musical training. Mr. Greenslade graduated from the University of
Western Ontario with a Hon. B.A. Mus. and later pursued Graduate Studies
at Western, where his teachers included Dr. Larry Cortner and Prof. Hugh
MacLean. Mr. Greenslade has taught privately in London Ont. since 1992,
including teaching appointments at both the former Western Ontario
Conservatory of Music (later Conservatory Canada) and the Victoria
Academy of Music. Since 2008, he has operated a thriving home-based
studio, where he teaches piano, music theory and music history, along with
some voice coaching. Mr. Greenslade has been Director of Music at The
Church of the Epiphany (Woodstock) since 1994, where he leads one of the
larger Music Ministries in the Anglican Diocese of Huron. Mr. Greenslade has examined nationally for
Conservatory Canada since 1996, and is increasingly in demand as a festival adjudicator around Ontario.
VOCAL - Caroleve Thompson-Fonseka
Caroleve Thompson-Fonseka, Soprano, is a graduate of the Royal
Conservatory of Music with A.R.C.T. degrees in performance and teaching.
As a performer she has sung the lead roles in 12 operas with the Toronto City
Opera. These include Marguerite in Gounod’s Faust, Amina in Bellini’s La
Sonnambula, Violetta in Verdi’s La Traviata, Mimi in Puccini’s La Bohème,
Elvira in Bellini’s I Puritani and the title roles in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
and Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor. She has also been a soloist with Coro
Giuseppe Verdi, performing in Dubois’ The Seven Last Words of Christ,
Rossini’s Stabat Mater and Violetta in a concert version of La Traviata.
For the past 20 years she has been teaching private voice, working with
students of all ages and levels.
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STRINGS & INSTRUMENTAL - Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson is a passionate music educator dedicated to promoting
growth in individual artistic endeavours. Achieving communication with
performers and facilitating artistic growth in the individual are his lifelong
goals.
He is in demand throughout North America as a clinician and adjudicator,
including the Glenn Gould Professional School. He has adjudicated strings,
chamber music, and woodwind performers at many festivals across Canada
and the United States, including provincial finals in Ontario, New Brunswick
and Saskatchewan as well as the MTNA National finals in New York City.
He has adjudicated over 50 music festivals the past 11 years. A highlight was
as the instrumental and string adjudicator at Yellowknife NWT, where he
heard much dedication to fiddle playing!
Mark Thompson studied at The University of Toronto, Indiana University, and The Mannes College of
Music in New York. In 1994, he became the first Canadian clarinetist to win first prize in the Artists'
International Competition subsequently giving his New York debut at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie
Hall.
Since then, he has enjoyed a diverse musical career spanning from recording for the CBC and BBC to
being heard on various jingles and the Disney Channel. Since 1996, he has been Artistic
Director of Clearly Classic Concerts in Dundas, Ontario in the capacity as conductor, performer and
developer of numerous projects, including Nimmons 'n Braid, and Marjan Mozetichs' 'Angels in Flight'.
The Clearly Classic Education programs that he founded have brought classical and jazz music to
hundreds of children in the Greater Toronto area. He created one of the first joint music and art
programs in the Toronto area recently. He has performed with many of Canada's orchestras, including
the Toronto Symphony and has performed and toured with internationally known ensembles Quartetto
Gelato and The Penderecki String Quartet. He has performed at the Arizona Music Festival and also
performed as soloist with the Sioux City Iowa Symphony with conductor Ryan Haskins. His CD release
'Blue Skies' with pianist Susan Lee has been heard extensively on CBC and National Public Radio.
As senior examiner for the Royal Conservatory he has been involved in conducting evaluations in both
Canada and the United States. He has also served as a mentor to apprentice examiners. Recently he
mentored apprentices and conducted evaluations in Los Angeles.