Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival

www.elmirakiwanisclub.com

A Community Project of The Kiwanis Club of Elmira

2017

OFFICIAL SYLLABUS

for Junior & Senior Piano

Composition & Arranging Strings

Woodwinds Vocal

School Bands, Orchestras & Choirs

ELMIRA DISTRICT

KIWANIS MUSIC FESTIVAL 2017

OFFICIAL SYLLABUS

A COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMIRA INC.

COMPETITIONS TO BE HELD APRIL 24th TO APRIL 28th 2017

Gale Presbyterian Church (10 Barnswallow Drive) ** please note the change in location from Woodside Bible Chapel

ENTRY DEADLINE JANUARY 20th, 2017

FINAL CONCERT

SATURDAY MAY 6th, 2017 AT 1:30pm

Chairperson: Murray Haight Secretary: Sue Brenner

SYLLABUS COMMITTEE: Local teachers working with the Kiwanis Club.

Please contact the following person if you have questions regarding understanding the syllabus. PIANO: Erin Coffey studioerin@gmail.com 226-868-4086 VOICE, ENSEMBLES: Pam Derksen pameladerksen@gmail.com 519-206-0191 STRINGS, GUITAR, WOODWIND/BRASS: Mildred Freeman Rieder mildredfrieder@gmail.com 519-669-9925

ADJUDICATORS: Adjudicator information and biographies will be posted on the website

when they become available. www.elmirakiwanisclub.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

RULES AND REGULATIONS ......................................................................................................... 4   JUNIOR PIANO SYLLABUS ........................................................................................................... 9   SENIOR PIANO SYLLABUS ......................................................................................................... 14   VOCAL SYLLABUS ........................................................................................................................ 19   STRING/GUITAR SYLLABUS (harp, lute) .................................................................................. 24   WOODWIND & BRASS SYLLABUS ............................................................................................ 31   SCHOOL BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & CHOIRS .......................................................................... 35   ENTRY FORMS ............................................................................................................................... 38  

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RULES AND REGULATIONS This Music Festival will be known as ‘The Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival’ and is sponsored by ‘The Kiwanis Club of Elmira, Inc.’ In cooperation with the Elmira Music Teachers’ Association and members of the Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association. In submitting his/her entry form, the contestant agrees to all the rules and regulations of the Festival stipulated herein and agrees to be governed by the same. ELIGIBILITY: 1. An Amateur shall be defined as follows when referred to in this Festival: “Any Person whose principal means of livelihood is not derived from music” 2. All competitive sections and classes in this Festival are open to amateurs only. Non-competitive adult classes are open to anyone. 3. In all OPEN classes ‘A section refers to Secondary School Students (and those waiting for up to one year to attend Post Secondary school) and ‘B’ section refers to Contestants beyond Secondary school (Post-Secondary students or adult amateurs working at any Grade level). ‘A’ section Contestants will be eligible for Scholarships and Trophies and ‘B’ section Contestants will be eligible for Scholarships only. A Secondary School student is defined as one who has attended high school at any point in the current academic year (September to June), or a student who is between Secondary and Post Secondary studies. 4. Adults and students more than one year past high school graduation should enter Open ‘B’ or non-competitive graded classes ONLY. 5. The Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival is open only to eligible performers who reside, or attend school, or study music within the following districts, or with a member of the Elmira Music Teachers’ Association:

Townships of Woolwich, Wellesley, Wilmot, Peel, Arthur, Mornington, Pilkington, West Garafraxa, North Dumfries, or Maryborough; the Towns and Villages within or adjacent to the above described Townships, including Elora, Fergus and Arthur.

6. Students residing or studying outside of the above criteria may enter with the recommendation of a teacher from the Elmira Music Teachers’ Association or Festival Committee member. 7. School ensembles that are outside of the geographic limits may write a letter of application to the Kiwanis Club requesting to be included for the subsequent year. 8. In classes designated by age, age will be determined as of January 1. 9. In ensemble classes to determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age (example, piano duet with an 11 & 8 year old, 11+8=19÷2=9.5, enter in 9 & under class).

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ENTRIES 1. Each Contestant (or teacher, parent/guardian) must sign an entry form declaring that he/she has and will comply with all rules and regulations governing the Festival. Please use the “Solo Entry Form” at the end of the Syllabus. 2. Only one entry shall be submitted for ensemble (duet, trio and quartet etc) classes and it should include the names and addresses of all Contestants in the group. Please use the “Ensemble Entry Form” at the end of the Syllabus. 3. School Entries shall be submitted with the prescribed fee. Please use the “School Ensemble Entry Form” at the end of the Syllabus. 4. All entries must be complete and in writing on the Official Festival “Entry Forms” and the entry form MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE PRESCRIBED FEE. MAKE CHEQUES PAYABLE TO “KIWANIS CLUB OF ELMIRA, INC.” Entry fees for 2017 will be $20.00 per class to a maximum of $70.00 per student per discipline for solo entries only. Duets, Trios and Ensembles must be submitted as a separate fee with a separate registration form. All entries are to be mailed to: Sue Brenner 30 First Street West Elmira N3B 1G4 You can call the secretary at 519-669-8942 after 5:00pm or email donandsue@rogers.com to arrange a suitable time to drop off entries. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE SECRETARY ON OR BEFORE JANUARY 20th, 2017. NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. 5. The Festival Committee reserves the right to refuse any entry. 6. Any class in which less than three entries are received may be subject to cancellation or combination with another class. In either case the contestant will be advised and given five days notice in which to enter another class or to withdraw his/her entry. 7. By registering for the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival, the participant or the participant’s legal guardian consents to the publishing of the participants name on the festival website, festival media and any of the festival’s printed literature. 8. By registering for the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival, the participant or the participant’s legal guardian consents to being photographed by an official festival photographer on behalf of the Kiwanis Club during the music festival and to the use of those photos on the festival website, festival media and any of the festival’s printed literature. 9. Copies of the Official Syllabus and Entry Forms may be obtained online, for a paper copy please contact Sue Brenner

Entry Forms are available on the Kiwanis website: www.elmirakiwanisclub.com

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TEST PIECES 1. The PLAYING TIME of all test pieces is VERY IMPORTANT and MUST BE stated on the Entry Form or the entry and fee will be refused. 2. An authentic score must be provided to the Hall Secretary on duty prior to performance, who will deliver it to the adjudicator. It is a violation of the Canadian Copyright Act to copy any portion of music without the authorization from the copyright owner. Participants are strictly forbidden to use photocopies for performances. When music is not memorized a second authentic score of the music to be performed must be presented to the adjudicator. Photocopies are not accepted unless accompanied by a letter from the publisher giving written permission.

2b. The Frederick Harris Music Co., Ltd. is pleased to grant permission to festival, recital and examination participants to photocopy one page from their publications, for the purpose of facilitating a page turn. 2c. Digital downloads should be stamped by the retailer or accompanied by verification of payment online. 2d. Authentic scores include those printed from www.imslp.org. A cover sheet indicating the score’s origin must be included. Page-turners are allowed. Failure to provide proper music will result in adjudication only.

3. On choral and vocal numbers it is allowable to transpose rather than use the original key. 4. It is preferred that true studies, be entered in the Study Classes only, not in other festival categories. 5. All music must be memorized except those exempted by the rules preceding individual sections. Where memorization of music is not required, a page-turner is acceptable. 6. Duets, trios and ensemble performances need NOT be memorized. 7. Repeats, Da Capos and Dal Segnos are at the discretion of the teacher. 8. Contestants may not perform more than one piece in a single class. Exceptions will be made for ensembles (duet, duo, trio, quartet), where one student performs in multiple ensembles with different partner groups. 9. Contestants may enter up to two classes in any section unless stated otherwise. 10. Contestants may not perform the same piece in more than one class. 11. Any Contestant who performs music that is not eligible will receive adjudication only. 12. Contestants, who use music in a class that specifies that the music must be memorized, will receive an adjudication only. 13. Pieces may be selected from current or previous RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabi. In case of discrepancy, refer to current syllabi, with the exception of duets, trios, quartets, popular, church and first or second year of study. 14. Selections in the RCME or CC books where two pieces are played as a unit (ex Bach Preludes & Fugues, Starer Pink & Crimson, two or three movements of Sonata at the Level 9, 10 or ARCT) should be performed as a single entry.

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PROGRAMME PROCEDURE & PARTICIPANT CONDUCT The Programme can be found on the website www.elmirakiwanisclub.com 1. Out of respect for the Secretary and other performers CLASS TIMES WILL NOT BE CHANGED. 2. The Festival Committee will decide on the order in which classes will be taken and the order in which the Contestant is to appear in his/her classes. 3. The Festival Secretary will advise the Contestant’s teacher when they will perform each class they have entered and provide a Competition Summary to their Teacher prior to the Festival. Any changes made without consulting the Festival Secretary will result in the Contestant being disqualified from that class. 4. If you are unable to attend your class please call and notify the Secretary as soon as possible at 519-669-8942. Refunds will not be issued for cancelled classes. 5. Performers are expected to arrive 15 minutes early and observe proper performance etiquette. 6. The use of flash photography is not permitted in the performance halls at any time. The use of cameras and recording devices are up to the discretion of the adjudicator. Please be respectful to the performers and not create distractions that can increase nerves. Before posting on social media please ensure only your own children are recorded, or that permission has been granted from parents/guardians of other students. 7. Contestants must not start their presentation until advised to do so by the Adjudicator. The Adjudicator has the authority to stop any performance at anytime. 8. No practicing will be allowed in the Performance Halls at any time during the Festival. 9. Audiences will NOT be allowed in the performance hall during Sight Reading or Quick Study Classes. 10. Students participating in Sight Reading or Quick Study Classes will be taken by the hall secretary to wait in a separate room while other participants in their class are performing. 11. The composition competitors will be judged on written work only. They may perform the piece if they choose, but must indicate their intent on the Entry Form. The mark for the written work of composition will then be announced but no mark will be given for the performance. 12. The arrangement competitors will be judged in advance for written work and on their performance during the Festival week. The marks will be averaged for an overall mark. ACCOMPANIST 1. The Music Festival Committee WILL NOT provide an Official Accompanist. 2. The Contestant or ensemble MUST BE accompanied by his/her own accompanist. 3. Recorded music is not to be used for accompaniment unless otherwise stated.

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AWARDS 1. The Adjudicator’s decision is FINAL in the awarding of all placements and awards including trophies and scholarships. 2. Scholarship winners will be announced at the conclusion of the Festival 3. All contestants will be awarded marks, except in non-competitive classes. 4. Students must perform in at least 2 SOLO classes to qualify for a scholarship, not including Quick Study or Sight Reading. 5. ALL Senior Students for any instrument or voice must also perform in a Sight Reading or Quick Study Class to qualify for a scholarship. Teachers may assist their students in preparation for Quick Study Classes. 6. The Adjudicator may withhold any award at his/her discretion. 7. A scholarship may be withheld or transferred to another class selected by the Adjudicator when, in his or her opinion, none of the performances in competition for a scholarship is up to Scholarship standards. 4. No Contestant may be awarded the same trophy more than two consecutive years. 5. A Contestant may not receive more than one Scholarship in any one year in one Festival section. 6. Trophies and scholarship will only be awarded pending sufficient number of competitors in any given category to merit their distribution. 7. Scholarships will be mailed to the Scholarship winner or music teacher within one month after conclusion of the Festival. 8. The acceptance, limitations and form and assignment of all trophies, scholarships and bursaries will be at the sole discretion of the Festival Committee on the Adjudicator’s advice. The Committee will not entertain appeals of the Adjudicator’s decisions. 9. Contestants recommended by the Adjudicator for the final concert are expected to perform. MARKS First place winners must have a mark of 80 or more. Second place winners must have a mark of 75 or more. Third place winners must have a mark of 70 or more.

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JUNIOR PIANO SYLLABUS NOTE: • Individual students must enter at least two SOLO classes to qualify for scholarships. • Please refer to rules and regulations at the front of the syllabus. • Selections in the RCME or CC books where two pieces are played as a unit (ex Martellato & Forte-Piano by L Papp) should be performed as a single entry. JUNIOR PIANO AWARDS: Top Junior Pianist – Elmira Kinnettes Memorial Trophy and Scholarship Runner Up Junior Pianist – Jack Price Memorial Trophy and Scholarship (odd years) Scholarships of Merit to performers chosen by the adjudicator SECTION 10: Baroque Piano Solos (to about 1760) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1002 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1004 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1006 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1008 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1010 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1012 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 11: Classical Piano Solos (about 1750-1825) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1102 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1104 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1106 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1108 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1110 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1112 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 12: Romantic Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1202 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1204 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1206 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1208 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 13: 20th & 21st Century Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED (Repertoire found in the RCM or CC syllabi only, no studies and only popular, jazz, blues etc found in the syllabi) CLASS 1302 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1304 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1306 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1308 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1310 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1312 Grade/Level 5 any age

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SECTION 14: Canadian Composer Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 1402 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1404 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1406 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1408 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1410 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1412 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 15: Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED  (Any classical era: List A, B or C, Baroque, Classical, Romantic or Modern – repertoire found in the RCM or CC syllabi only, no studies and only popular, jazz, blues etc found in the syllabi) CLASS 1502 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1504 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1506 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1508 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1510 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1512 Grade/Level 5 any age  SECTION 16: Piano Concert Group  NOTE: Choose pieces from THREE of the following major historical eras: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern Era. Competitors will be judged on selection of pieces, group arrangement, contrast, etc… Test pieces played here may not be used in any other class. CLASS 1601 at least Grade/Level 2 Time Limit: 5 minutes CLASS 1602 at least Grade/Level 3 Time Limit: 5 minutes CLASS 1603 at least Grade/Level 4 Time Limit: 7 minutes CLASS 1604 at least Grade/Level 5 Time Limit: 10 minutes SECTION 17: Piano Etude/Study Solos (Need NOT be memorized) Students may choose to perform 1 or 2 studies; studies must be from Conservatory Study books CLASS 1702 RCM Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1704 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1706 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1708 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1710 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1712 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 18: Piano Solos - Non-Competitive (Need NOT be memorized) CLASS 1801 Pre-Grade/Leveld (Beginner to Prep A) any age CLASS 1802 RCME Prep B/CC Pre 1 any age CLASS 1803 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 1804 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 1805 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 1806 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 1807 Grade/Level 5 any age

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SECTION 19: Church/Sacred/Religious Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized) (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 1901 7 years and under  CLASS 1903 9 years and under  CLASS 1905 11 years and under  CLASS 1907 13 years and under   SECTION 20: Popular Music Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized)     Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Folk, Movie, T.V., Broadway (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 2001 7 years and under  CLASS 2003 9 years and under  CLASS 2005 11 years and under  CLASS 2007 13 years and under   SECTION 21: Popular Classics Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized)   Published Arrangements of well known pieces that are not suitable for the ‘Popular Music Category’ (ex Pachelbel’s Canon in D+) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 2101 7 years and under  CLASS 2103 9 years and under  CLASS 2105 11 years and under  CLASS 2107 13 years and under   SECTION 22: Piano Duets (Need NOT be memorized)  To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 2201 7 years and under  CLASS 2203 9 years and under  CLASS 2205 11 years and under  CLASS 2207 13 years and under  CLASS 2304 Senior & Junior combination   SECTION 24: Piano Trios (Need NOT be memorized)  To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 2401 9 years and under  CLASS 2402 11 years and under  CLASS 2403 13 years and under  

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SECTION 9: Mixed Ensemble – Any combination of instruments including or not including piano (excluding piano ensemble) (Need NOT be memorized) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  (Cross Referenced in Senior Piano, Strings…)  Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. Please specify instrumentation on entry form  CLASS 9001 Elementary (level of difficulty) any age CLASS 9002 Intermediate any age CLASS 9003 Advanced any age SECTION 26: Quick Study  NOTE: Music for this class will be available for pickup in the foyer of Gale Presbyterian Church 48 HOURS before it is to be performed. Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. ONLY the adjudicator and Kiwanis hall monitor will be allowed in the hall with the competitor during the performance. Music Need NOT be memorized.  CLASS 2601 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 2602 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 2603 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 2604 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 27: Sight Reading  NOTE: Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. CLASS 2701 Grade/Level 1 any age CLASS 2702 Grade/Level 2 any age CLASS 2703 Grade/Level 3 any age CLASS 2704 Grade/Level 4 any age CLASS 2705 Grade/Level 5 any age SECTION 28: Composition (Need NOT be memorized)  1. Must be written out (provide one copy for the adjudicator). Give titles, marks of expression, etc… 2. Music must be submitted to the secretary one month prior to the start of the Festival. 3. Music will receive adjudication and a mark from the Composition Adjudicator. Please indicate if you wish to perform your composition during the Festival. There is no mark for performance. 4. The fee for this class is an additional $10 (total $30).  CLASS 2801 9 years and under  CLASS 2802 11 years and under  CLASS 2803 13 years and under  

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SECTION 29: First Year Instruction (Piano) MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Only one entry in this section  CLASS 2902 7 years and under  CLASS 2904 9 years and under  CLASS 2905 11 years and under  CLASS 2906 13 years and under   SECTION 30: Second Year Instruction (Piano) MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Only one entry in this section  CLASS 3001 9 years and under  CLASS 3002 11 years and under  CLASS 3003 13 years and under  

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SENIOR PIANO SYLLABUS NOTE: • Individual students must enter at least two SOLO classes to qualify for scholarships. • Senior Piano students must enter a quick study or sight reading class IN ADDITION to the two solo classes to be eligible for a scholarship. • Selections in the RCME or CC books where two pieces are played as a unit (ex Bach Preludes & Fugues, Starer Pink & Crimson, two or three movements of Sonata at the Grade/Level 9, 10 or ARCT level) should be performed as a single entry. • Musical era should correspond to RCME or CC syllabi. • In all OPEN Classes, ‘A’ refers to Secondary School Students and ‘B’ to Post Secondary Students. ‘A’ contestants will be eligible for scholarships and Trophies. ‘B’ contestants will be eligible for Scholarships only. • Please refer to rules and regulations at the front of the syllabus. SENIOR PIANO AWARDS: Top Senior Pianist – Myrtle Wilfong Memorial Trophy and Scholarship Runner Up Senior Pianist – Jack Price Memorial Trophy and Scholarship (even years) Scholarships of Merit to performers chosen by the adjudicator SECTION 40: Baroque Era Piano Solos (to about 1760) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 4001 Grade/Level 6 any age CLASS 4002 Grade/Level 7 any age CLASS 4003 Grade/Level 8 any age CLASS 4004 Grade/Level 9 any age CLASS 4005 Grade/Level 10 any age CLASS 4006A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4006B Open ‘B’   SECTION 41: Classical Era Piano Solos (about 1750-1825) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 4101 Grade/Level 6 any age CLASS 4102 Grade/Level 7 any age CLASS 4103 Grade/Level 8 any age CLASS 4104 Grade/Level 9 any age CLASS 4105 Grade/Level 10 any age CLASS 4106A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4106B Open ‘B’   SECTION 42: Romantic Era Piano Solos (about 1800-1900) MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 4201 Grade/Level 6 any age CLASS 4202 Grade/Level 7 any age CLASS 4203 Grade/Level 8 any age CLASS 4204 Grade/Level 9 any age CLASS 4205 Grade/Level 10 any age CLASS 4206A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4206B Open ‘B’  

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SECTION 43: 20th and 21st Century Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED (Repertoire found in the RCM or CC syllabi only, no studies and only popular, jazz, blues etc found in the syllabi) CLASS 4301 Grade/Level 6 any age CLASS 4302 Grade/Level 7 any age CLASS 4303 Grade/Level 8 any age CLASS 4304 Grade/Level 9 any age CLASS 4305 Grade/Level 10 any age CLASS 4306A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4306B Open ‘B’   SECTION 44: Canadian Composer Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED CLASS 4401 Grade/Level 6 any age CLASS 4402 Grade/Level 7 any age CLASS 4403 Grade/Level 8 any age CLASS 4404 Grade/Level 9 any age CLASS 4405 Grade/Level 10 any age CLASS 4406A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4406B Open ‘B’   SECTION 45: Piano Solos MUST BE MEMORIZED (Any classical era: List A, B, C, D or E – repertoire found in the RCM or CC syllabi only, no studies and only popular, jazz, blues etc found in the syllabi) CLASS 4501 Grade/Level 6 any age CLASS 4502 Grade/Level 7 any age CLASS 4503 Grade/Level 8 any age CLASS 4504 Grade/Level 9 any age CLASS 4505 Grade/Level 10 any age CLASS 4506A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4506B Open ‘B’   SECTION 46: Piano Concert Group MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Choose pieces from THREE of the following major historical eras: Baroque, Classical, Romantic, Modern Era. Competitors will be judged on selection of pieces, group arrangement, contrast, etc… Test pieces played here may not be used in any other class. CLASS 4601 Grade/Level 6 Time Limit: 15 minutes CLASS 4602 Grade/Level 7 Time Limit: 15 minutes CLASS 4603 Grade/Level 8 Time Limit: 15 minutes CLASS 4604 Grade/Level 9 Time Limit: 20 minutes CLASS 4605 Grade/Level 10 Time Limit: 25 minutes CLASS 4606A Open ‘A’ Time Limit: 25 minutes CLASS 4606B Open ‘B’ Time Limit: 25 minutes

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SECTION 47: Piano Etude/Study Solos (Need NOT be memorized)     From Conservatory Study books only CLASS 4701 Grade/Level 6 1 or 2 selections CLASS 4702 Grade/Level 7 1 or 2 selections CLASS 4703 Grade/Level 8 1 or 2 selections CLASS 4704 Grade/Level 9 1 or 2 selections CLASS 4705 Grade/Level 10 2 selections CLASS 4706A Open ‘A’ 2 selections Grade/Level 10 or 1 Concert Etude ARCT CLASS 4706B Open ‘B’ 2 selections Grade/Level 10 or 1 Concert Etude ARCT SECTION 48: Church/Sacred/Religious Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized) (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 4801 14 years and under  CLASS 4803 16 years and under  CLASS 4805 18 years and under  CLASS 4806A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4806B Open ‘B’   SECTION 49: Popular Music Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized)   Jazz, Blues, Ragtime, Folk, Movie, T.V., Broadway (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 4901 14 years and under  CLASS 4903 16 years and under  CLASS 4905 18 years and under  CLASS 4906A Open ‘A’  CLASS 4906B Open ‘B’   SECTION 50: Popular Classics Piano Solos (Need NOT be memorized) Published Arrangements of well known pieces that are not suitable for the ‘Popular Music Category’ (ex Pachelbel’s Canon in D+) CLASS 5001 14 years and under  CLASS 5003 16 years and under  CLASS 5005 18 years and under  CLASS 5006A Open ‘A’  CLASS 5006B Open ‘B’  

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SECTION 51: Piano Duets (Need NOT be memorized) To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 5101 14 years and under  CLASS 5102 16 years and under  CLASS 5103 18 years and under  CLASS 5104A Open ‘A’  CLASS 5104B Open ‘B’   SECTION 52: Piano Trios (Need NOT be memorized) To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 5201 any age   SECTION 9: Mixed Ensemble – Any combination of instruments including or not including piano (excluding piano ensemble) (Need NOT be memorized) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. Please specify instrumentation on entry form (Cross Referenced in Junior Piano, Strings…)  CLASS 9001 Elementary (level of difficulty) any age CLASS 9002 Intermediate any age CLASS 9003 Advanced any age SECTION 56: Piano Accompaniment (Need NOT be memorized) (Must be a published arrangement, own arrangement not eligible) Accompanist ONLY will be adjudicated (only one entry in this section) CLASS 5601 14 years and under  CLASS 5602 16 years and under  CLASS 5603 18 years and under  CLASS 5604A Open ‘A’  CLASS 5604B Open ‘B’   SECTION 57: Quick Study (Need NOT be memorized) NOTE: Music for this class will be available for pickup in the foyer of Gale Presbyterian Church 48 HOURS before it is to be performed. Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. ONLY the adjudicator and Kiwanis hall monitor will be allowed in the hall with the competitor during the performance. CLASS 5701 Grade/Level 6  CLASS 5702 Grade/Level 7  CLASS 5703 Grade/Level 8  CLASS 5704 Grade/Level 9  CLASS 5705 Grade/Level 10  CLASS 5706A Open ‘A’  CLASS 5706B Open ‘B’  

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SECTION 58: Sight Reading  NOTE: Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. CLASS 5801 Grade/Level 6  CLASS 5802 Grade/Level 7  CLASS 5803 Grade/Level 8  CLASS 5804 Grade/Level 9  CLASS 5805 Grade/Level 10  CLASS 5806A Open ‘A’  CLASS 5806B Open ‘B’   SECTION 59: Composition (Need NOT be memorized) 1. Must be written out (provide one copy for the adjudicator). Give titles, marks of expression, etc… 2. Music must be submitted to the secretary one month prior to the start of the Festival. 3. Music will receive adjudication and a mark from the Composition Adjudicator. Please indicate if you wish to perform your composition during the Festival. There is no mark for performance. 4. The fee for this class is an additional $10 (total $30).  CLASS 5901 14 years and under  CLASS 5902 16 years and under  CLASS 5903 18 years and under  CLASS 5904A Open ‘A’  CLASS 5904B Open ‘B’   SECTION 60: First Year Instruction (Piano) MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Only one entry in this section  CLASS 6001 14 years and under  CLASS 6002 16 years and under   SECTION 61: Second Year Instruction (Piano) MUST BE MEMORIZED NOTE: Only one entry in this section  CLASS 6101 14 years and under  CLASS 6102 16 years and under   SECTION 62:   ADULT Non-Competitive (Need NOT be memorized) NOTE: Up to three entries in this class  CLASS 6201 Elementary (RCM or CC Level 1-4 & equivalent) CLASS 6202 Intermediate (RCM or CC Level 5-8 & equivalent) CLASS 6203 Advanced (RCM or CC Level 9-10 & equivalent) CLASS 6204 ARCT  

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VOCAL SYLLABUS

For 2017 it is very likely that vocal will be suspended due to declining enrollment. Before submitting Entry Forms please call or email Sue Brenner in advance to help Kiwanis

determine if an adjudicator should be hired.

NOTE: • Individual students must enter at least two SOLO classes to qualify for scholarships. • A senior singer (14 years and over) must enter a quick study or sight reading class IN ADDITION to the two solo classes to be eligible for a scholarship. • In all OPEN Classes, ‘A’ refers to Secondary School Students and ‘B’ to Post Secondary Students. ‘A’ contestants will be eligible for scholarships and Trophies. ‘B’ contestants will be eligible for Scholarships only. • Please refer to rules and regulations at the front of the syllabus. VOCAL AWARDS: Top Junior Vocalist – Claude Chislet Memorial Trophy and Scholarship Top Senior Vocalist – Walter McLeary Memorial Trophy and Scholarship Scholarships of Merit to performers chosen by the adjudicator SEE separate band, orchestra and choir section at the end of the syllabus SECTION 2: GIRL’S VOCAL SOLOS  NOTE: Contestants may not enter more than TWO SOLO CLASSES in this section. Selections may be chosen from either the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabi. All selections must be memorized. CLASS 201 6 years and under Introductory Level CLASS 202 7 years and under Introductory Level CLASS 203 8 years and under Grade/Level 1 Level CLASS 204 9 years and under Grade/Level 2 Level CLASS 205 10 years and under Grade/Level 3 Level CLASS 206 11 years and under Grade/Level 4 Level CLASS 207 12 years and under Grade/Level 5 Level CLASS 208 14 years and under Grade/Level 6 Level CLASS 209 16 years and under SOPRANO or ALTO Grade/Level 7 Level CLASS 210 18 years and under SOPRANO or ALTO Grade/Level 8 Level    SECTION 3: VOCAL SOLOS – ANY VOICE  CLASS 301 Introductory Level Own Choice CLASS 302 Grade/Level 1 Level Own Choice CLASS 303 Grade/Level 2 Level Own Choice CLASS 304 Grade/Level 3 Level Own Choice CLASS 305 Grade/Level 4 Level Own Choice CLASS 306 Grade/Level 5 Level Own Choice CLASS 307 Grade/Level 6 Level Own Choice CLASS 308 Grade/Level 7 Level Own Choice CLASS 309 Grade/Level 8 Level Own Choice

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SECTION 4: BOY’S VOCAL SOLOS  NOTE: Contestants may not enter more than TWO SOLO CLASSES in this section. Selections may be chosen from either the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabi. All selections must be memorized. CLASS 401 6 years and under Introductory Level CLASS 402 7 years and under Introductory Level CLASS 403 8 years and under Grade/Level 1 Level CLASS 404 9 years and under Grade/Level 2 Level CLASS 405 10 years and under Grade/Level 3 Level CLASS 406 11 years and under Grade/Level 4 Level CLASS 407 12 years and under Grade/Level 4 Level CLASS 408 13 years and under UNCHANGED Grade/Level 5 Level CLASS 409 13 years and under CHANGED Grade/Level 5 Level CLASS 410 14 years and under UNCHANGED Grade/Level 6 Level CLASS 411 14 years and under CHANGED Grade/Level 6 Level CLASS 412 16 years and under TENOR OR BASS Grade/Level 7 Level CLASS 413 18 years and under TENOR OR BASS Grade/Level 7 Level    SECTION 5: VOCAL SOLOS (male or female)      A. ART SONG    CLASS 501 9 years and under Own Choice, any language CLASS 502 11 years and under Own Choice, any language CLASS 503 13 years and under Own Choice, any language CLASS 504 14 years and under Own Choice, any language CLASS 505 16 years and under Own Choice, any language CLASS 506 18 years and under Own Choice, any language CLASS 507 Open ‘A’ or ‘B’ Soprano Own Choice, any language CLASS 508 Open A’ or ‘B’ Alto Own Choice, any language CLASS 509 Open A’ or ‘B’ Tenor Own Choice, any language CLASS 510 Open A’ or ‘B’ Bass Own Choice, any language    B. ORATORIO Please note ‘A’ or ‘B’ Section on application. CLASS 511 Soprano Own Choice of Aria, any language CLASS 512 Alto Own Choice of Aria, any language CLASS 513 Tenor Own Choice of Aria, any language CLASS 514 Bass Own Choice of Aria, any language    C. RELIGIOUS SONGS **NO TAPED ACCOMPANIMENT** CLASS 515 9 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 516 11 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 517 13 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 518 14 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 519 16 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 520 18 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 521 OPEN – A or B Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 522 Boys unchanged voice Own Choice, any language CLASS 523 DUETS Own choice, any language, any voices

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   D. TRADITIONAL FOLK SONGS  CLASS 524 9 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 525 11 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 526 13 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 527 14 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 528 16 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 529 18 years and under Own Choice, any language, any voice CLASS 530 OPEN – A or B Own Choice, any language, any voice    E. BROADWAY OR STAGE MUSICAL  CLASS 531 9 years and under Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 532 11 years and under Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 533 13 years and under Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 534 14 years and under Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 535 16 years and under Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 536 18 years and under Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 537 OPEN – A or B Own Choice, any voice, English only CLASS 538 DUETS Own Choice, any voices, English only    F. OPERA Please note ‘A’ or ‘B’ Section on Application CLASS 539 Soprano Own Choice of Opera, Aria & Language CLASS 540 Alto Own Choice of Opera, Aria & Language CLASS 541 Tenor Own Choice of Opera, Aria & Language CLASS 542 Bass Own Choice of Opera, Aria & Language    G. POPULAR SONGS ***MUST BE PUBLISHED**  ACCOMPANIMENT MAY BE ANY INSTRUMENT OR TAPE CLASS 543 11 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 544 13 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 545 14 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 546 16 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 547 18 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 548 OPEN – A or B Own Choice, any voice    H. EARLY MUSIC (ANY SONG WRITTEN BEFORE 1650) CLASS 549 11 years and under Own Choice of language, any voice CLASS 550 13 years and under Own Choice of language, any voice CLASS 551 14 years and under Own Choice of language, any voice CLASS 552 16 years and under Own Choice of language, any voice CLASS 553 18 years and under Own Choice of language, any voice CLASS 554 OPEN – A or B Selection Own Choice of language, any voice    

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I. FOREIGN LANGUAGE  CLASS 555 11 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 556 13 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 557 14 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 558 16 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 559 18 years and under Own Choice, any voice CLASS 560 OPEN – A or B Own Choice, any voice    J. GILBERT AND SULLIVAN  CLASS 561 16 years and under  CLASS 562 18 years and under  CLASS 563 OPEN – A or B Selection      K. QUICK STUDY    NOTE: Senior Students (14 years and over) must enter a Quick Study and/or Sight Reading class to qualify for a Scholarship. NOTE: Music for this class will be available for pickup in the foyer of Gale Presbyterian Church 48 HOURS before it is to be performed. Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. ONLY the adjudicator and Kiwanis hall monitor will be allowed in the hall with the competitor during the performance. Music need NOT be memorized  PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR ENTRY FORM YOUR VOICE RANGE: SOPRANO, ALTO, TENOR or BASS  CLASS 564 14 years and under  CLASS 565 16 years and under  CLASS 566 18 years and under  CLASS 567 OPEN – A or B Selection      L. SIGHT READING    PLEASE INDICATE ON YOUR ENTRY FORM YOUR VOICE RANGE: SOPRANO, ALTO, TENOR or BASS  CLASS 568 14 years and under  CLASS 569 16 years and under  CLASS 570 18 years and under  CLASS 571 OPEN – A or B Selection    M. ADULT CLASSES **NON-COMPETITIVE**  NOTE: Up to three entries in this class (Music need NOT be memorized)  CLASS 572 Any Voice Own Choice CLASS 573 Duets Own Choice    

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SECTION SIX – ENSEMBLES (Any combination of voices)  NOT including school choirs and ensembles  To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  CLASS 601 Trio Own Choice CLASS 602 Double Trio Own Choice CLASS 603 Triple Trio Own Choice CLASS 604 Quartet Own Choice CLASS 605 Chamber Choir SAT, SAB or SATB Own Choice of two contrasting pieces CLASS 606 SSA Ensemble Own Choice of two contrasting pieces CLASS 607 SA Ensemble (13 years & under) Own choice of two contrasting pieces CLASS 608 DUET, 12 years & under Own Choice CLASS 609 DUET, 14 years & under Own Choice CLASS 610 DUET, 16 years & under Own Choice CLASS 611 DUET, 18 years & under Own Choice CLASS 612 OPEN DUET, A or B Own Choice

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STRING/GUITAR SYLLABUS (harp, lute) NOTE: • Individual students must enter at least two SOLO classes to qualify for scholarships. • A senior student (Grade/Level 6 and over) must enter a quick study or sight reading class IN ADDITION to the two solo classes to be eligible for a scholarship. • In all OPEN Classes, ‘A’ refers to Secondary School Students and ‘B’ to Post Secondary Students. ‘A’ contestants will be eligible for scholarships and Trophies. ‘B’ contestants will be eligible for Scholarships only. • Students must provide their own accompanist where accompaniment is required. • Students must provide the adjudicator with a purchased copy of their music. • Photocopies are not allowed unless accompanied by permission from the publisher. • Please ignore repeats and observe Da Capo signs. • Please refer to rules and regulations at the front of the syllabus. STRING AWARDS: Top Senior Strings Performer – Brian Bennett award and Scholarship Top Junior Strings Performer – Maria Riedstra award and Scholarship Scholarships of Merit to performers chosen by the adjudicator SEE separate band, orchestra and choir section at the end of the syllabus SECTION 7: BEGINNING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – MUST BE MEMORIZED. CLASS 7001 First year private instruction 6 years and under CLASS 7002 First year private instruction 8 years and under CLASS 7003 First year private instruction 10 years and under CLASS 7004 First year private instruction 12 years and under CLASS 7005 First year private instruction any age CLASS 7006 Second year private instruction 7 years and under CLASS 7007 Second year private instruction 9 years and under CLASS 7008 Second year private instruction 11 years and under CLASS 7009 Second year private instruction any age CLASS 7011 Grade/Level 1 Slower Tempo any age CLASS 7013 Grade/Level 1 Faster Tempo any age CLASS 7015 Grade/Level 2 Slower Tempo any age CLASS 7017 Grade/Level 2 Faster Tempo any age STRING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – MUST BE MEMORIZED One Selection, Own Choice, NOT including Concertos, Sonatas or Unaccompanied Bach (as per RCM or CC syllabus): CLASS 7018 Grade/Level 3 Baroque or Classical CLASS 7019 Grade/Level 3 Traditional and/or Romantic CLASS 7020 Grade/Level 3 Repertoire Composed after 1930

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STRING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – Baroque (to about 17060) – MUST BE MEMORIZED. One Selection, Own Choice, NOT including Concertos, Sonatas or Unaccompanied Bach (as per RCM or CC syllabus): CLASS 7021 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 7022 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 7023 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 7024 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7025 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7026 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7027 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7028A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7028B OPEN ‘B’ STRING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – Concert Repertoire (all eras except Baroque) – MUST BE MEMORIZED. One Selection, Own Choice, NOT including Concertos, Sonatas or Unaccompanied Bach (as per RCM or CC syllabus): CLASS 7029 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 7030 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 7031 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 7032 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7033 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7034 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7035 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7036A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7036B OPEN ‘B’ STRING (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) SONATAS – Choose a selection from the current RCM or CC Syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. (No Concerto movements) Need NOT be memorized. CLASS 7037 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 7038 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 7039 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 7040 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 7041 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7042 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7043 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7044 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7045A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7045B OPEN ‘B’

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STRING (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) CONCERTOS/CONCERTINOS/AIR VARIEES/FANTASIES – Play the 1st or 3rd movement of a Concerto, with your choice of accompaniment (as per RCME or CC syllabus). Only the soloist is adjudicated (not the accompanist): CLASS 7046 Grade/Level 4 (need NOT be memorized) CLASS 7047 Grade/Level 5 (need NOT be memorized) CLASS 7048 Grade/Level 6 (need NOT be memorized) CLASS 7049 Grade/Level 7 (MUST BE MEMORIZED) CLASS 7050 Grade/Level 8 (MUST BE MEMORIZED) CLASS 7051 Grade/Level 9 (MUST BE MEMORIZED) CLASS 7052 Grade/Level 10 (MUST BE MEMORIZED) CLASS 7053A OPEN ‘A’ (MUST BE MEMORIZED) CLASS 7053B OPEN ‘B’ (MUST BE MEMORIZED) UNACCOMPANIED STRING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) (e.g. Bach or Telemann; as per RCM or CC syllabus) – MUST BE MEMORIZED: CLASS 7054 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7055 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7056 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7057 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7058A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7058B OPEN ‘B’ ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) (as per RCM syllabus – need NOT be memorized): CLASS 7059 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7060 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7061 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7062 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7063A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7063B OPEN ‘B’ ETUDE/STUDY SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) (as per RCM or CC syllabus - Need NOT be memorized). Students may choose to perform 1 or 2 studies; studies must be from Conservatory Study books or syllabi CLASS 7064 Preparatory CLASS 7065 Grade/Level 1 CLASS 7066 Grade/Level 2 CLASS 7067 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 7068 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 7069 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 7070 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 7071 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7072 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7073 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7074 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7075A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7075B OPEN ‘B’

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POP/JAZZ STRING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – One Selection in this category. Own Choice of jazz, blues, country or pop solos NOT including selections from Concertos, Sonatas, Unaccompanied Bach or String Solo Class categories. Time limit: 5 minutes. Need NOT be memorized. Music Selection at the teacher’s discretion. CLASS 7076 8 and under CLASS 7077 10 and under CLASS 7078 12 and under CLASS 7079 14 and under CLASS 7080 16 and under CLASS 7081 18 and under CLASS 7082A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7082B OPEN ‘B’ STRINGS – OLD TIME FIDDLING – need NOT be memorized. Music Selection at the teacher’s discretion. CLASS 7083 8 and under CLASS 7084 10 and under CLASS 7085 12 and under CLASS 7086 14 and under CLASS 7087 16 and under CLASS 7088 18 and under CLASS 7089 Fiddle Duet Open – Performers of all ages CLASS 7090 Fiddle Ensemble Open – 3-12 players STRING DUETS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – One Selection, Own Choice, Need NOT be memorized To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION CLASS 7091 8 and under CLASS 7092 10 and under CLASS 7093 12 and under CLASS 7094 14 and under CLASS 7095 16 and under CLASS 7096 18 and under STRING ENSEMBLES – Combine three to eight stringed instruments. Perform your own choice of music, with or without piano accompaniment. Need NOT be memorized. To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age. Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION CLASS 7097 8 and under CLASS 7098 10 and under CLASS 7099 12 and under CLASS 7100 14 and under CLASS 7101 16 and under CLASS 7102 18 and under

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NON COMPETITIVE STRING SOLOS (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass)– One selection, Own Choice, Need NOT be memorized CLASS 7103 8 and under CLASS 7104 10 and under CLASS 7105 12 and under CLASS 7106 14 and under CLASS 7107 16 and under CLASS 7108 18 and under STRING SIGHT READING (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – One selection, as determined by the Adjudicator: NOTE: Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. CLASS 7109 Grade/Level 1 CLASS 7110 Grade/Level 2 CLASS 7111 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 7112 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 7113 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 7114 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 7115 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7116 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7117 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7118 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7119A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7119B OPEN ‘B’ STRING QUICK STUDY (Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass) – One selection, as determined by the Adjudicator NOTE: Music for this class will be available for pickup in the foyer of Gale Presbyterian Church 48 HOURS before it is to be performed. Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. ONLY the adjudicator and Kiwanis hall monitor will be allowed in the hall with the competitor during the performance. CLASS 7120 Grade/Level 2 CLASS 7121 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 7122 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 7123 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 7124 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 7125 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 7126 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 7127 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 7128 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 7129A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 7129B OPEN ‘B’

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SECTION 9: Mixed Ensemble – Any combination of instruments including or not including piano (excluding piano ensemble) (Need NOT be memorized) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  (Cross Referenced in Piano, Woodwind/Brass…)  Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. Please specify instrumentation on entry form  CLASS 9001 Elementary (level of difficulty) any age CLASS 9002 Intermediate any age CLASS 9003 Advanced any age SECTION 9: GUITAR (harp, lute also suitable) Guitar repertoire and studies need NOT BE MEMORIZED Memorization should follow expectations for RCME or CC examinations. No extra marks will be awarded for memorization, although memorization is encouraged. CLASSICAL GUITAR Pre 1900 – One selection Own Choice, Need NOT be memorized CLASS 9010 Grade/Level 1 CLASS 9011 Grade/Level 2 CLASS 9012 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 9013 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 9014 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 9015 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 9016 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 9017 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 9018 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 9019 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 9020A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 9020B OPEN ‘B’ CLASSICAL GUITAR Post 1900 – One selection Own Choice, Need NOT be memorized CLASS 9021 Grade/Level 1 CLASS 9022 Grade/Level 2 CLASS 9023 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 9024 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 9025 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 9026 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 9027 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 9028 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 9029 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 9030 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 9031A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 9031B OPEN ‘B’

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CLASSICAL GUITAR Etude/Study Solos (Need NOT be memorized) Students may choose to perform 1 or 2 studies; studies must be from Conservatory Study books CLASS 9032 Grade/Level 1 CLASS 9033 Grade/Level 2 CLASS 9034 Grade/Level 3 CLASS 9035 Grade/Level 4 CLASS 9036 Grade/Level 5 CLASS 9037 Grade/Level 6 CLASS 9038 Grade/Level 7 CLASS 9039 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 9040 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 9041 Grade/Level 10 CLASS 9042A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 9042B OPEN ‘B’ CLASSICAL GUITAR Non-Competitive (Need NOT be memorized) NOTE: Up to three entries in this class (adult amateurs welcome)  CLASS 9043 Elementary (RCM or CC Level 1-4 & equivalent) CLASS 9044 Intermediate (RCM or CC Level 5-8 & equivalent) CLASS 9045 Advanced (RCM or CC Level 9-10 & equivalent) CLASS 9046 ARCT  

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WOODWIND & BRASS SYLLABUS NOTE: • Individual students must enter at least two SOLO classes to qualify for scholarships. • In all Grade/Level 10 and ARCT OPEN Classes, ‘A’ refers to Secondary School Students and ‘B’ to Post Secondary Students. ‘A’ contestants will be eligible for scholarships and Trophies. ‘B’ contestants will be eligible for Scholarships only. • Repertoire, studies and orchestral excerpts need NOT BE MEMORIZED Memorization should follow expectations for RCME or CC examinations. No extra marks will be awarded for memorization, although memorization is encouraged. • A senior student (Grade/Level 6 and over) must enter a quick study or sight reading class IN ADDITION to the two solo classes to be eligible for a scholarship. • Please refer to rules and regulations at the front of the syllabus. SECTION EIGHT: * please specify your instrument(s) on the entry form WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – BAROQUE (One Selection NOT including Concertos) CLASS 8-101 Preliminary/Grade/Level 1 CLASS 8-102 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-103 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-104 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-105 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-106 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-107A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-107B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-108A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-108B ARCT OPEN B WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – CLASSICAL (One Selection NOT including Concertos) CLASS 8-109 Preliminary/Grade/Level 1 CLASS 8-110 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-111 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-112 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-113 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-114 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-115A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-115B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-116A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-116B ARCT OPEN B WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – CONCERTO – please play only 2 contrasting movements, specify movements to be played and include time CLASS 8-117 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-118 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-119 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-120A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-120B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-121A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-121B ARCT OPEN B

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WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – ROMANTIC OR IMPRESSIONISTIC (One Selection NOT including Concertos) CLASS 8-122 Preliminary/Grade/Level 1 CLASS 8-123 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-124 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-125 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-126 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-127 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-128A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-128B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-129A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-129B ARCT OPEN B WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – MODERN (One Selection NOT including Concertos) CLASS 8-130 Preliminary/Grade/Level 1 CLASS 8-131 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-132 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-133 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-134 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-135 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-136A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-136B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-137A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-137B ARCT OPEN B WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – POP OR JAZZ MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION CLASS 8-138 Preliminary/Grade/Level 1 CLASS 8-139 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-140 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-141 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-142 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-143 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-144A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-144B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-145A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-145B ARCT OPEN B WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – STUDIES/ETUDES – please play only one Etude CLASS 8-146 Preliminary/Grade/Level 1 CLASS 8-147 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-148 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-149 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-150 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-151 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-152A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-152B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B

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WOODWIND & BRASS SOLOS – ORCHESTRAL EXCERPTS – please play only one Excerpt CLASS 8-153 Grade/Level 2/3 CLASS 8-154 Grade/Level 4/5 CLASS 8-155 Grade/Level 6/7 CLASS 8-156 Grade/Level 8 CLASS 8-157 Grade/Level 9 CLASS 8-158A Grade/Level 10 OPEN A CLASS 8-158B Grade/Level 10 OPEN B CLASS 8-159A ARCT OPEN A CLASS 8-159B ARCT OPEN B SECTION 9: Mixed Ensemble – Any combination of instruments including or not including piano (excluding piano ensemble) (Need NOT be memorized) MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION  (Cross Referenced in Piano, Strings…)  Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. Please specify instrumentation on entry form  CLASS 9001 Elementary (level of difficulty) any age CLASS 9002 Intermediate any age CLASS 9003 Advanced any age FLUTE ENSEMBLE - Flute duets/trios/quartets NOT including piano MUSIC SELECTION AT TEACHER’S DISCRETION NO AGE RESTRICTIONS APPLY Participants may enter more than one class in this category with different partner groups. CLASS 8-163 Junior CLASS 8-164 Intermediate CLASS 8-165 Senior WIND/BRASS SIGHT READING – One selection, 2 Grade/Levels below competition level, as determined by the Adjudicator: CLASS 8-272 Grade/Level One CLASS 8-273 Grade/Level Two CLASS 8-274 Grade/Level Three CLASS 8-275 Grade/Level Four CLASS 8-276 Grade/Level Five CLASS 8-277 Grade/Level Six CLASS 8-278 Grade/Level Seven CLASS 8-279 Grade/Level Eight CLASS 8-280 Grade/Level Nine CLASS 8-281 Grade/Level Ten CLASS 8-282A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 8-282B OPEN ‘B’

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WIND/BRASS QUICK STUDY – NOTE: Music for this class will be available for pickup in the foyer of Gale Presbyterian Church 48 HOURS before it is to be performed. Enter at the Grade/Level level you are currently working at. Chosen pieces will be approximately two Grade/Level levels below the working Grade/Level. ONLY the adjudicator and Kiwanis hall monitor will be allowed in the hall with the competitor during the performance. CLASS 8-274 Grade/Level One CLASS 8-283 Grade/Level Two CLASS 8-284 Grade/Level Three CLASS 8-285 Grade/Level Four CLASS 8-286 Grade/Level Five CLASS 8-287 Grade/Level Six CLASS 8-288 Grade/Level Seven CLASS 8-289 Grade/Level Eight CLASS 8-290 Grade/Level Nine CLASS 8-291 Grade/Level Ten CLASS 8-292A OPEN ‘A’ CLASS 8-292B OPEN ‘B’

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SCHOOL BANDS, ORCHESTRAS & CHOIRS School Band, Orchestra and Choir directors please note the following: 1. Number and names of performers must be indicated on entry form. 2. Entry forms must be accompanied by the $40 per entry fee. 3. All teachers must stay with and supervise their respective classes while at the festival. 4. You must provide all necessary music stands. 5. Please abide by time limits in order to ensure the festival runs smoothly. The Kiwanis Club will assist in paying for transportation for large groups to attend the competition. Please call the chairman or Secretary to arrange this. SECTION ONE – SCHOOL CHOIRS K-8 – please perform Two Contrasting Pieces Time allowed on stage 15 minutes in which to setup, warm-up & perform. Note: Split Classes should be entered into the Grade/Level that has the greater enrollment. CLASS 1-1 Kindergarten CLASS 1-2 Grade 1 CLASS 1-3 Grade 2 CLASS 1-4 Grade 3 CLASS 1-5 Grade 4 CLASS 1-6 Grade 5 CLASS 1-7 Grade 6 SA CLASS 1-8 Grade 7 SSA CLASS 1-9 Grade 8 SAT CLASS 1-10 Grade 8 SATB CLASS 1-11 Primary Choir K-Gr 3 CLASS 1-12 Junior Choir Gr 4-6 CLASS 1-13 Intermediate SSA CLASS 1-14 Intermediate SATB SECTION ONE – HIGH SCHOOL CHOIRS 9-12 – please perform Two Contrasting Pieces Time allowed on stage 20 minutes in which to setup, warm-up & perform. CLASS 1-15 Grade 9 & 10 – 4 Part Classroom Choir CLASS 1-16 Grade 9 & 10 – 3 Part Classroom Choir CLASS 1-17 Grade 11 & 12 – 4 Part Classroom Choir CLASS 1-18 Grade 11 & 12 – 3 Part Classroom Choir CLASS 1-19 Open all Grades– SSA Concert Choir CLASS 1-20 Open all Grades– SATB Concert Choir CLASS 1-21 Open all Grades– Chamber Choir 2-12 voices CLASS 1-22 Open all Grades– Teacher & Student choir

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SECTION ONE – SCHOOL BANDS 7-12 – please perform Two Contrasting Pieces Time allowed on stage 30 minutes in which to setup, tune-up, warm-up, perform & tear down. CLASS 1-23 Grade 7 – Classroom Band CLASS 1-24 Grade 8 – Classroom Band CLASS 1-25 Grade 7 & 8 – Classroom Band CLASS 1-26 Grade 9 First Year – Classroom Band CLASS 1-27 Grade 9 Experienced Players – Classroom Band CLASS 1-28 Grade 9 & 10 – Classroom Band CLASS 1-29 Grade 11 & 12 – Classroom Band CLASS 1-30 Open all Grades– Concert Band CLASS 1-31 Open all Grades– Stage Band CLASS 1-32 Open all Grade– Teacher & Student Band SECTION ONE – SCHOOL ORCHESTRAS 7-12 – please perform Two Contrasting Pieces Time allowed on stage 30 minutes in which to setup, tune-up, warm-up, perform & tear down. CLASS 1-33 Grade 7 – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-34 Grade 8 – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-35 Grade 7 & 8 – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-36 Grade 9 First Year – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-37 Grade 9 Experienced Players – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-38 Grade 9 & 10 – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-39 Grade 11 & 12 – Classroom Orchestra CLASS 1-40 Open all Grades– Concert Orchestra CLASS 1-41 Open all Grades– Chamber Orchestra 6-12 players CLASS 1-42 Open all Grades– Teacher & Student Orchestra SECTION ONE – MIXED ENSEMBLES – please perform Two Contrasting Pieces Time allowed on stage 20 minutes in which to setup, tune-up, warm-up, perform & tear down. CLASS 1-43 Elementary School String Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-44 Elementary School String Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-45 Elementary School String Ensembles 11-20 players CLASS 1-46 Elementary School Brass Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-47 Elementary School Brass Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-48 Elementary School Brass Ensembles 11-20 players CLASS 1-49 Elementary School Woodwind Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-50 Elementary School Woodwind Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-51 Elementary School Woodwind Ensembles 11-20 players CLASS 1-52 Elementary School Mixed Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-53 Elementary School Mixed Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-54 Elementary School Mixed Ensembles 11-20 players CLASS 1-55 High School String Ensembles 2-5 players High School String Ensembles 6-20 players please enter Chamber Orchestra CLASS 1-56 High School Brass Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-57 High School Brass Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-58 High School Brass Ensembles 11-20 players

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CLASS 1-59 High School Woodwind Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-60 High School Woodwind Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-61 High School Woodwind Ensembles 11-20 players CLASS 1-62 High School Mixed Ensembles 2-5 players CLASS 1-63 High School Mixed Ensembles 6-10 players CLASS 1-64 High School Mixed Ensembles 11-20 players SECTION ONE – SCHOOL GUITAR Ensembles – please perform Two Contrasting Pieces Time allowed on stage 20 minutes in which to setup, tune-up, warm-up, perform & tear down. CLASS 1-65 Grade 7 – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-66 Grade 8 – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-67 Grade 7 & 8 – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-68 Grade 9 First Year – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-69 Grade 9 Experienced Players – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-70 Grade 9 & 10 – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-71 Grade 11 & 12 – Classroom Guitar CLASS 1-72 Open all Grades– Rock Guitar Ensemble CLASS 1-73 Open all Grades–Teacher & Student Guitar Ensemble

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ENTRY FORMS Please photocopy as many as are needed for your school, family or studio. Please use only one “Solo Entry Form” per candidate and only one “Ensemble Entry Form” per group (duet, trio and quartet etc) classes. Please submit a separate the “Ensemble Entry Fee” separately from solo entry fees. School Bands, Orchestras & Choirs please submit one “School Ensemble Entry Form” per entry. Include a list of all participants.

_______________________________________ __________________________________________ (First Name as it will appear in program) (Last Name as it will appear in program) Address: ________________________________________________ City: ________________________ Postal Code: _______________ Telephone: _______________________ Date of Birth: (dd/mm/yy) _______________ Age ______________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Teacher Name: _________________________________ Teacher Telephone: ______________________ Teacher Address & Postal Code: ____________________________________________________________ Teacher email: _______________________________________________________________

SECTION (44)

CLASS (595)

INSTRUMENT (Piano)

NAME OF CLASS (List A - 12 years & under)

DURATION(in minutes)

FEE($20) maximum

$70

Total Enclosed

I am also participating in ensembles (please list class numbers): ___________________________________ Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria (see Syllabus p4) Under which section (eligibility page 4) are you registering: section #5 ________ or section #6________? If Section #6, give the name of the teacher or Kiwanis Club member whose recommendation you have received ______________________________________ The undersigned has read the festival rules herein and in the Syllabus and certifies that the rules governing this entry have been or will be complied with. Parent or Teacher Signature: ____________________________________________ Permission will be requested during the Festival to release the use of any photos taken for future festival promotion. Please respect copyright rules when performing at the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival. * reminder compositions are due March 24, one month before the start of the Festival.

Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival

SOLO ENTRY FORM Entry Deadline: Jan 20, 2017

Mail to: Sue Brenner, 30 First Street West,

Elmira, ON, N3B 1G4 519-669-8942

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Teacher Name: ________________________________ Teacher Telephone: _______________________ Teacher Address & Postal Code_____________________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Section No. __________

CLASS (595)

INSTRUMENTATION (2 Pianos)

NAME OF CLASS (Piano Quartet 14 years & under)

DURATION (in minutes)

FEE ($20)

Performers:

NAME (as it will appear in

the program)

ADDRESS (including postal code)

PHONE NUMBER

DATE OF BIRTH

(dd/mm/yy)

AGE (on Jan 1)

To determine the correct class, average the ages and round down to the nearest age (example, piano duet with an 11 & 8 year old, 11+8=19÷2=9.5, enter in 9 & under class). Please ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria (see Syllabus p4) Under which section (eligibility page 4) are you registering: section #5 ________ or section #6________? If Section #6, give the name of the teacher or Kiwanis Club mem ber whose recommendation you have received ______________________________________ The undersigned has read the festival rules herein and in the Syllabus and certifies that the rules governing this entry have been or will be complied with. Parent or Teacher Signature: ____________________________________________ Permission will be requested during the Festival to release the use of any photos taken for future festival promotion. Please respect copyright rules when performing at the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival. * reminder compositions are due March 24, one month before the start of the Festival.

Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival

ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM

(one entry per ensemble) Entry Deadline: Jan 20, 2017

Mail to: Sue Brenner, 30 First Street West,

Elmira, ON, N3B 1G4 519-669-8942

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School Name: __________________________________ Teacher Name: _______________________ School Address, Phone Number & Postal Code ________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ Teacher E-mail: ______________________________________________________ Section No. __ONE__

CLASS (23)

INSTRUMENTATION (Instrumental Band)

NAME OF CLASS (Gr 7 Classroom Band)

DURATION (in minutes)

FEE ($40)

Performers: The undersigned has read the festival rules herein and in the Syllabus and certifies that the rules governing this entry have been or will be complied with. Teacher Signature: ____________________________________________ Permission will be requested during the Festival to release the use of any photos taken for future festival promotion. Please respect copyright rules when performing at the Elmira Kiwanis Music Festival.

Elmira District Kiwanis Music Festival

SCHOOL ENSEMBLE ENTRY FORM

(one entry per ensemble) Entry Deadline: Jan 20, 2017

Mail to: Sue Brenner, 30 First Street West,

Elmira, ON, N3B 1G4 519-669-8942