Division 2 – Schools

Entry Deadline: The final deadline for entries in this division Feb. 15th.

Dates
April 25 - 26, 2024
Venue
St. Paul's Centre, Great Hall
Adjudicator
Peter Stoll
Division Coordinator
Mayumi Kumagai
(705) 326-7548 / email hidden; JavaScript is required
  • Participants are asked to 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.
  • An original printed copy of the “Own Choice” selection must be given to the session secretary for the adjudicator’s use. Ensure that bar numbers are indicated on the adjudicator’s copy.
  • 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 solo participant or ensemble 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
  • Any participant or group 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.
  • Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our 2019 Festival.

The performance piece in all of the following classes will be the participant’s “Own Choice”.

INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS – Elementary Schools

The performance piece in the following classes will be the participant’s “Own Choice”:

Woodwinds (Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Recorder)

Class
Fee
2001
First year of school training
$18
2002
Second year of school training
$18
2003
Three or more years of school training
$19

Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)

Class
Fee
2004
First year of school training
$18
2005
Second year of school training
$18
2006
Three or more years of school training
$19

Percussion

Class
Fee
2007
First year of school training
$18
2008
Second year of school training
$18
2009
Three or more years of school training
$19

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2010
First year of school training
$18
2011
Second year of school training
$18
2012
Three or more years of school training
$19

Guitar

Class
Fee
2013
First year of school training
$18
2014
Second year of school training
$18
2015
Three or more years of school training
$19

Ukulele

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded
Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2016
Primary Level (Kindergarten to Grade 3)**
$18
2017
Junior Level (Grades 4 to 6)
$18
2018
Intermediate Level (Grades 7 & 8)
$19

World Music (Traditional Instruments)

Participants will perform traditional music of any culture that was originally created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely guided by indigenous music of the regions of its origin. Note: World Music does NOT include western popular music or western art music (i.e. European classical music).

Class
Fee
2019
Solo
$18

Workshops (Any Instrument)

Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our current Festival.

Class
Fee
2020
First year of school training
$24
2021
Second year of school training
$24
2022
Three or more years of school training
$25

INSTRUMENTAL SOLOS – Secondary Schools

The performance piece in the following classes will be the participant’s “Own Choice”:

Woodwinds (Flute, Piccolo, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone)

Class
Fee
2023
First year of school training
$18
2024
Second year of school training
$18
2025
Three or more years of school training
$19

Brass (Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba)

Class
Fee
2026
First year of school training
$18
2027
Second year of school training
$18
2028
Three or more years of school training
$19

Percussion

Class
Fee
2029
First year of school training
$18
2030
Second year of school training
$18
2031
Three or more years of school training
$19

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2032
First year of school training
$18
2033
Second year of school training
$18
2034
Three or more years of school training
$19

Guitar

Class
Fee
2035
First year of school training
$18
2036
Second year of school training
$18
2037
Three or more years of school training
$19

World Music (Traditional Instruments)

Participants will perform traditional music of any culture that was originally created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely guided by indigenous music of the regions of its origin, Note: World Music does NOT include western popular music or western art music (i.e. European classical music).

Class
Fee
2038
Solo
$18

Workshops – Solo (Any Instrument)

Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our current Festival.

Class
Fee
2039
First year of school training
$24
2040
Second year of school training
$24
2041
Three or more years of school training
$25

CHAMBER GROUPS –Instrumental (2 to 5 players)
Elementary and Secondary Schools

Duets – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Recorder

Class
Fee
2042
Grade 4 and under
$22
2043
Grade 6 and under
$22
2044
Grade 8 and under
$22
2045
Grade 10 and under
$22
2046
Grade 12 and under
$24

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2047
Grade 4 and under
$22
2048
Grade 6 and under
$22
2049
Grade 8 and under
$22
2050
Grade 10 and under
$22
2051
Grade 12 and under
$24

Guitar (Electric or Acoustic Guitar)

**Participants in the Primary Level classes will be awarded
Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2052
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$22
2053
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$22
2054
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$22
2055
Secondary school level
$24

Ukulele

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2056
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$22
2057
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$22
2058
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$22
2059
Secondary school level
$24

World Music (Traditional Instruments)

Participants will perform traditional music of any culture that was originally created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely guided by indigenous music of the regions of its origin. Note: World Music does NOT include western popular music or western art music (i.e. European classical music).

Class
Fee
2060
Elementary Schools
$22
2061
Secondary Schools
$22

Trios – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Recorder

Class
Fee
2062
Grade 4 and under
$25
2063
Grade 6 and under
$25
2064
Grade 8 and under
$25
2065
Grade 10 and under
$25
2066
Grade 12 and under
$28

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2067
Grade 4 and under
$25
2068
Grade 6 and under
$25
2069
Grade 8 and under
$25
2070
Grade 10 and under
$25
2071
Grade 12 and under
$28

Guitar (Electric or Acoustic Guitar)

Class
Fee
2072
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$25
2073
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$25
2074
Secondary school level
$28

Ukulele

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2075
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$25
2076
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$25
2077
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$25
2078
Secondary school level
$28

World Music (Traditional Instruments)

Participants will perform traditional music of any culture that was originally created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely guided by indigenous music of the regions of its origin, Note: World Music does NOT include western popular music or western art music (i.e. European classical music).

Class
Fee
2079
Elementary Schools
$25
2080
Secondary Schools
$25

Quartets /Quintets – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Recorder

Class
Fee
2081
Grade 4 and under
$28
2082
Grade 6 and under
$28
2083
Grade 8 and under
$28
2084
Grade 10 and under
$28
2085
Grade 12 and under
$32

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2086
Grade 4 and under
$28
2087
Grade 6 and under
$28
2088
Grade 8 and under
$28
2089
Grade 10 and under
$28
2090
Grade 12 and under
$32

Guitar (Classical Ensemble)

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2091
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$28
2092
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$28
2093
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$28
2094
Secondary school level
$32

Guitar (Electric or Acoustic Guitar)

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2095
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$28
2096
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$28
2097
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$28
2098
Secondary school level
$32

Garage Band – Electric Guitar Ensembles

Memorization is NOT required and no marks will be deducted if music is used.

Class
Fee
2099
Cover Song Performance
$30
2100
Original Composition
$22

Band Ensembles

This section is for groups of up to eight performers playing original or published arrangements. Play two selections of your own choice.

Class
Fee
2101
Rock Band
$28
2102
Blues Band
$28
2103
Folk Group
$28
2104
Jazz Combo
$28
2105
Country Band
$28
2106
Pop Combo
$28

Ukulele

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2107
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$28
2108
Junior (Grade 4-6))
$28
2109
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$28
2110
Secondary school level
$32

World Music (Traditional Instruments)

Participants will perform traditional music of any culture that was originally created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely guided by indigenous music of the regions of its origin, Note: World Music does NOT include western popular music or western art music (i.e. European classical music).

Class
Fee
2111
Elementary Schools
$28
2112
Secondary Schools
$28

Workshops –Any Chamber Group (2 to 5 players)

Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our current Festival.

Class
Fee
2113
Elementary Schools
$31
2114
Secondary Schools
$31

SMALL ENSEMBLES– Instrumental (6 to 20 Players) – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Recorder

Class
Fee
2115
Recorder Ensemble (6 or more players)
$32
2116
Elementary School Bands (6-20 players)
$32
2117
Secondary School Bands (6-20 players)
$32
2118
Stage Band – Elementary Schools
$36
2119
Stage Band – Secondary Schools
$36

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2120
Elementary School (6-20 players)
$32
2121
Secondary Schools (6-20 players)
$32

Symphonic Orchestra (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings)

Class
Fee
2122
Elementary Schools
$36
2123
Secondary Schools
$36

Guitar Ensemble (Classical)

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2124
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$28
2125
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$28
2126
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$28
2127
Secondary school level
$32

Guitar (Electric or Acoustic Guitar)

**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2128
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$28
2129
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$28
2130
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$28
2131
Secondary school level
$32

Garage Band – Electric Guitar Ensembles

Memorization is NOT required and no marks will be deducted if music is used.

Class
Fee
2132
Cover Song Performance
$30
2133
Original Composition
$22

Ukulele

Participants in the following classes may include singing by the performer(s) while accompanying themselves on the ukulele.
**Participants in the Primary Level class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2134
Primary (Grade K-3) **
$30
2135
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$32
2136
Intermediate (Grades 7 & 8)
$32
2137
Secondary School
$32

Workshop –Any Small Ensemble (6 to 20 players)

Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our current Festival.

Class
Fee
2138
Elementary Schools
$35
2139
Secondary Schools
$35

LARGE ENSEMBLES – Instrumental (21 players or more) – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Recorder

Class
Fee
2140
Elementary School Bands (21 players or more)
$32
2141
Secondary School Band (21 players or more)
$32
2142
Stage Band – Elementary Schools
$36
2143
Stage Band – Secondary Schools
$36

Strings (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass)

Class
Fee
2144
Elementary School (21 players or more)
$36
2145
Secondary School (21 players or more)
$36

Symphonic Orchestra (Woodwind, Brass, Percussion, Strings)

Class
Fee
2146
Elementary Schools
$36
2147
Secondary Schools
$36

Guitar Ensemble (Classical)

Class
Fee
2148
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$28
2149
Intermediate (Grade 7&8)
$28
2150
Secondary school
$32

Ukulele

Participants in the following classes may include singing by the performer(s) while accompanying themselves on the ukulele.

Class
Fee
2151
Junior (Grade 4-6)
$32
2152
Intermediate (Grades 7 & 8)
$32
2153
Secondary School
$32

Workshop –Any Large Ensemble (21 players or more)

Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our current Festival.

Class
Fee
2154
Elementary Schools
$35
2155
Secondary Schools
$35

VOCAL SOLOS – Untrained Voice – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Perform a piece of your own choosing from Classical, Traditional Folk, Pop, Jazz or Blues.
Languages used may be English, French, or Ojibwe.
**NOTE: Participants in the Beginner Class, Grades 1,2, & 3 will receive Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Vocal Solos

Class
Fee
2156
Grade 1 and under**
$18
2157
Grade 2**
$18
2158
Grade 3**
$18
2159
Grade 4
$18
2160
Grade 5
$18
2161
Grade 6
$18
2162
Grade 7
$18
2163
Grade 8
$18
2164
Grade 9
$18
2165
Grade 10
$18
2166
Grade 11
$18
2167
Grade 12
$18

World Music

Perform traditional music of any culture that was originally created and played by indigenous musicians or that is closely guided by indigenous music of the regions of its origin. Note: World Music does NOT include western popular music or western art music (i.e., European classical music).

Class
Fee
2168
Elementary Schools
$28
2169
Secondary Schools
$28

VOCAL CHAMBER GROUPS (2 to 5 singers) – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Perform two contrasting pieces of your own choosing. Languages used may be English, French, Ojibwe or the original language. It is expected that part-singing will be part of the performance.

Duet

Class
Fee
2170
Grade 4 and under
$22
2171
Grade 6 and under
$22
2172
Grade 8 and under
$22
2173
Secondary School
$22

Trio

Class
Fee
2174
Grade 6 and under
$25
2175
Grade 8 and under
$25
2176
Secondary School
$25

Quartet/Quintet

Class
Fee
2177
Grade 6 and under
$27
2178
Grade 8 and under
$27
2179
Secondary School
$27

VOCAL SMALL ENSEMBLES (6 to 20 singers) – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Perform two contrasting pieces of your own choosing. Languages used may be English, French, Ojibwe or the original language. It is expected that part-singing will be part of the performance.

Class
Fee
2180
Elementary Schools
$28
2181
Secondary Schools
$28

VOCAL LARGE ENSEMBLES (21 or more) – Elementary and Secondary Schools

Perform two contrasting pieces of your own choosing. Languages used may be English, French, Ojibwe or the original language. It is expected that part-singing will be part of the performance. (SA, SSA, SA(T)B)

Class
Fee
2182
Elementary Schools
$30
2183
Secondary Schools
$30

VOCAL WORKSHOPS – Solos and Ensembles

Workshop classes consist of a 15-minute session with the adjudicator. Please note that these classes are only open to participants who have entered at least one other School Instrumental Class in our current Festival.

Class
Fee
2184
Solo
$26
2185
Chamber Group
$28
2186
Small Ensemble
$30
2187
Large Ensemble
$32

ADDITIONAL SCHOOL CLASSES

SCHOOL CHOIRS – Elementary and Secondary

Perform two contrasting selections of your own choosing. Languages used may be English, French , or Ojibwe.
**NOTE: Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 3 will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2188
Junior Kindergarten/Prep School Choir**
$28
2189
Kindergarten/Primary Choir and/or Rhythm Band**
$28
2190
Primary Choir (Grades 3 and under)
$28
2191
Junior Choir (Grades 6 and under)
$28
2192
Intermediate Choir (Grades 8 and under)
$28
2193
Elementary School Choir – French or English language
$28
2194
Secondary School Choir – Junior SSA
$29
2195
Secondary School Choir – Senior SSA
$30
2196
Secondary School Choir – Junior SA(T)B
$29
2197
Secondary School Choir – Senior SA(T)B
$30

CLASSROOM CHOIRS – Elementary

Perform two contrasting selections of your own choosing. Languages used may be English, French, or Ojibwe. Each classroom choir may have a maximum of 30 students.
**NOTE: Kindergarten, Grades 1, 2, and 3 will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2198
Grade 1 and/or Grade 2**
$28
2199
Grade 2 and/or Grade 3**
$28
2200
Grade 3 and/or Grade 4**
$28
2201
Grade 4 and/or Grade 5
$28
2202
Grade 5 and/or Grade 6
$28
2203
Grade 6 and/or Grade 7
$28
2204
Grade 7 and/or Grade 8
$28

CHORAL SPEAKING – ELEMENTARY

Each participating group is to perform two selections of their own choosing. At least one of the selections should have a definite rhythmic pulse as its central feature.
**NOTE: Grades 3 and under will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
2205
Grades 3 and under
$28
2206
Grades 6 and under
$28
2207
Grades 8 and under
$28

MUSIC THEATRE – SOLOS

Perform a song from any type of musical play. Dialogue may be included. Performers are encouraged to wear costumes to enhance their characterizations and may also use props, set pieces, etc. Emphasis will be given to the overall dramatic interpretation in the Adjudicator’s assessment.
**NOTE: Participants in classes for Beginning Level (8 years and under) will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Description and time allotment
Fee
2208
Beginner – 8 years and under – maximum 3 minutes**
$18
2209
Junior – 12 years and under – maximum 4 minutes
$18
2210
Intermediate – 16 years and under – maximum 5 minutes
$19
2211
Senior – 21 years and under – maximum 7 minutes
$20
2212
Open – maximum 8 minutes
$22

MUSIC THEATRE – Elementary and Secondary Groups

Each participating group is to perform a scene or selections from any type of musical play. It is suggested that the presentation include both dialogue and music. Costumes, props and set pieces may be used.

Class
Description and time allotment
Fee
2213
Elementary School – maximum 15 minutes
$34
2214
Secondary School – maximum 15 minutes
$34