Please be sure to read all the rules and regulations at the beginning of the syllabus. Also note the following:

• • Conductors should be prepared to announce the title and composer of their selected pieces.
  • Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used.
  • Participation is limited to amateur ensembles only.
  • Each ensemble should contain no fewer than six players, unless otherwise noted. (Please indicate the approximate number of players in the ensemble or band on the entry form.)
  • The time limit for each performing group is ten minutes of music.
  • A copy of the complete original score must be given to the session secretary for the adjudicator’s use. The first bar of each line of the score should be numbered.
  • According to Federal Law, it is illegal to copy documents which are copyrighted without first obtaining permission from the copyright owner. No photocopies will be accepted by a Festival representative unless there is accompanying documentation indicating permission to photocopy was granted by the copyright holder.
  • Music that has been downloaded from the Internet must include a confirmation to indicate that it has been legally downloaded.
  • A certificate will be present to each single participant or participating group. Unless otherwise indicated under the class heading in the syllabus, standings will be awarded on the certificates according to the following scale of marks:
    GOLD – a mark of 85 or higher
    SILVER – a mark of 80 to 84
    BRONZE – a mark of 75 to 79
    PARTICIPANT- mark of 74 or lower
    • Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Workshops are only open to groups who have entered at least one other Community Ensembles class in our 2019 Festival.
    • Any participant may request adjudication only. Please indicate this preference by checking the appropriate box (A/O) on the entry form. A certificate of participation and comments from the adjudicator will be given but no mark or standing will be noted.
    • The adjudicators may award trophies at their discretion and these awards will be given out at the Festival Encores concert in May.
    • The adjudicator may recommend one ensemble or band to represent the Orillia Festival at the Ontario Provincial Music Festival. For more information regarding the criteria for possible recommendation, visit the Ontario Music Festivals Association website: www.omfa.info

The Test Piece in all of the following classes will be the participating group’s “Own Choice”.