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Greetings from the 2025 Festival Committee

Sherry Graham

MESSAGE FROM SHERRY GRAHAM

Chairperson of the St. Thomas Music Festival Committee 

The Music Festival Committee has fully transitioned from the support of the St. Thomas Rotary Club, and we are looking forward to the year ahead. The festival is now solely run by the St. Thomas Christian Church and our committee members. We serve as a committee within the church, performing outreach work in the community. I am looking forward to my second year as Chairperson of the St. Thomas Music Festival. Last year, we celebrated both the 70th anniversary of this festival in St. Thomas and the long-time support of the St. Thomas Rotary Club. We are confident that our festival will transition through the ever-changing music world and continue to offer the opportunity for competition and performance to musicians young and old.

The participation of schools has been a welcome and celebrated part of the music festival for many years. Sadly, the reality of the cost of bus transportation for the students is proving to be a barrier for many and can be the deciding factor when registration time comes around. To mitigate this, we are working diligently to ensure that music teachers who want to put their school choirs, bands and groups in our competition know that there will be bursaries and awards that they will receive to cover most of their costs. The Exley Performance Bursary for school bands is given to each participating band to help cover bussing costs. Further, in support of bringing choral speaking back to the festival and ensuring its continued success, Sue Green, a retired teacher, has made funding available to assist with expenses to those wishing to participate in this discipline. We are grateful for the added financial support from these two sources.

Our festival is very fortunate to enjoy the support of the many community individuals, families and service clubs who furnish it with scholarships or donations. Students who have performed in two different classes and have received a mark of 85 or higher in one, will be considered for a scholarship. Regarding selection for the provincial competitions, adjudicators make recommendations for which students can perform in the OMFA provincials. The “Friends of the Festival” donations assist with the administrative costs of running the festival. 

We are thankful for the dedicated volunteer committee members who have taken on specific duties to keep the festival operating smoothly and efficiently and for the additional volunteers who assist at the venues the week of the festival. We are grateful to the churches that generously offer their facilities for use as venues. Along with sound systems and beautiful pianos, the performers benefit from the carefully prepared gathering rooms and great performance spaces. 

At the conclusion of the festival week, there will be a competition for the major awards. These awards will be presented at the Keynotes Concert. We are encouraging students to use the major awards and scholarships they receive for lessons or further musical competitions. Financial aid will be made available through the Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation Grant (formerly Doris Evans Music Student Fund) for assistance with lessons, accompanists, or registration fees for the St. Thomas Music Festival.

We encourage you to support the students by attending their live performances during the week of the festival and, a month later, at the Keynotes Concert. A free will offering will be gratefully accepted at those events. If interested in volunteering during this week to make our festival even more successful, please contact a member of the committee.

Please mark on your calendar February 24 – 28th, 2025 for the Festival competitions. Evening of Competition, Friday February 28, 2025 7 p.m. and Keynotes Concert March 28, 2025 at 7 p.m.

Adjudicators for the Music Festival

Irene Tandberg

Irene Tandberg - Strings

Violinist, Irene Tandberg's career as performer and pedagogue spans four decades. She has established
vibrant private and university studios where her students have been honoured with many prestigious
scholarships and awards, obtained positions at notable international & domestic schools & orchestras,
and pursued distinguished solo careers.

Irene’s long tenure as Co-Director of Forest City String School FCSS in London Ontario, inspired her to
further enrich students’ experience by creating the Young Artists Pre-College Academy (YAPCA) and
Young Artists Orchestra (YAO, a full symphonic orchestra for beginner/intermediate musicians). YAPCA’s
diverse programming cultivates motivated high school & university students who are inspired to explore a
high level of technical finesse and artistry through chamber music in a collegial, non-competitive
environment. Weekly Performance, Chamber and Master classes offer students the opportunity to master
their skills and expand their musical knowledge under the tutelage of a dynamic faculty and guest artists.
YAPCA is actively engaged in collaborative projects throughout the community and is partnered with
Western in Community Engaged Learning.

Irene was born in Denmark. Her first teacher was her grandfather, Wolf Notkin (a member of the Royal
Danish National Symphony Orchestra), who is to be credited with nurturing her deep love of music and
inspiring a lifelong journey of discovery through sound. In later years, her principal teachers were Gwen
Thompson and Dana Mazurkevich at the University of Western Ontario. Irene then went on to follow her
passion and vocation for performance and teaching with acclaimed pedagogues, while concurrently
pursuing Suzuki teacher training.

Past recordings and performances reflect an eclectic range of engagements on Modern and Baroque
violin. She has had the privilege to perform in core, principal and solo positions with many fine orchestras
and chamber groups including L’Harmonie Universelle, Nota Bene and Arcady. In 1989 she founded the
string quartet, Octo Mani.

Irene is a vastly experienced and fervent pedagogue who has both written and given invited talks on
performance, teaching and practice strategies. She is in high demand as a festival adjudicator, master
class teacher and workshop clinician in music programs and teaching institutions across Canada. She is
co-editor for the RCM 2021 Violin Series and co-writer for the RCM String Teachers Course.
In addition to running her private studio, acting as the Coordinator for Western 360 and Directing YAPCA,
she is a very active faculty member in the Performance Department at Western and recipient of the
student council “Award of Excellence” in teaching.

Scott Whittington

Scott Whittington - Instrumental

A multi-faceted musician, Scott Whittington graduated as a woodwind specialist from the Faculty of Music at the University of Toronto, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. He was awarded a prestigious Phil Nimmons Jazz scholarship through the Ontario
Arts Council at this time. He also holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the Faculty of Education at the University of Toronto.

Passionate about music education, Scott enjoyed a 30-year career teaching in the Ontario public education system (Grey County, Scarborough, Hamilton) where he provided instruction to thousands of students in instrumental music, choral music, and recorders. His ensembles were awarded many prizes over the years.

Scott continues a successful career as a composer and arranger with over 35 published educational works to his credit (Wingert-Jones, Kjos, LudwigMasters, Tempo, Southern). His pieces for concert band and string orchestra are performed frequently by ensembles across
North America. Additionally, Scott has received numerous commissions from symphony orchestras. He is an active member of the Canadian League of Composers, as well as SOCAN.

Scott maintains a busy performance schedule on clarinet, piano and voice, specializing in the Great American Songbook and New Orleans jazz. Additionally, he has an extensive repertoire of classic French and Italian popular vocal music. A firm believer in the power and intrinsic value of music, he is passionate about encouraging and guiding aspiring young musicians toward their
full potential.

Rebekah Jordan-Miller

Rebekah Jordan-Miller - Piano

Rebekah Jordan-Miller is a seasoned piano pedagogue, accredited music therapist and pianist who has performed widely, both as a soloist and collaborative artist throughout Canada, the United States, Austria, Australia and Norway. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in piano performance and piano pedagogy from the University of Oklahoma, a Masters degree in Music Therapy from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Bachelor's degree in Piano Performance from the Eastman School of Music. Rebekah’s piano mentors include Gwen Beamish, Rebecca Penneys, Fernando Laires, Valerie Tryon, and Dr. Jane Magrath.

Rebekah is currently the Director of the Laurier Academy of Music and Arts, where she is also a piano instructor and music therapist. She is on the faculty of Wilfrid Laurier University as a music therapy instructor. An active adjudicator, RCM examiner, and clinician, she previously held academic positions at Oklahoma City University, Shorter University in Rome, Georgia, and Western University in London, Ontario. Rebekah regularly presents workshops on developing consistent performance psychology strategies for musicians and performs with her piano partner, Dr. Marnie Van Weelden, as the Blondes on 88 piano duo.

Mary Gillard

Mary Gillard - Guitar/ Ukulele

Mary Gillard graduated from Western University in 1982 with a Bachelor of Music, Honours in Education. She retired in June of 2014 after 31 years of teaching music in London at Clarke Road Secondary School. She introduced a classical guitar program in 1985 and built a highly successful four-year program.  Mary also taught vocal and instrumental music and was vocal director and keyboard player for 15 school shows.

Mary sang with The Gerald Fagan singers for 9 years and during that time performed on three European tours and three recordings. She continues to sing in a community choir in St. Thomas.

Mary started conducting for the NHB program in London, Ontario in 2000. She has witnessed significant growth in the program and is thrilled to be part of such a vibrant organization. She was invited to be part of the music camp at Brock University in 2012 and fell in love with the "music camp" experience. In 2015 she was guest conductor at both NEMC and Chautauqua music camps and again at Chautauqua in 2018. She was part of the conducting team at the Mt Tremblant camps in October 2022 and 2023 working with the advanced band and chorus. She also conducted bands and choirs in Cincinnati in 2023 and 2024.

Mary is passionate about teaching and gives private music lessons to students of all ages on a wide range of instruments. She is highly respected for her musicianship and knowledge of pedagogy. In her free time she enjoys gardening and cooking and travel.

Jennifer Carter

Jennifer Carter - Vocals and Choral

Jennifer Carter finds much joy through guiding students to discover their voices. She has owned Resound Voice Studio and taught privately since 2008, first in Welland, and since 2017 in Kitchener. Her students vary in age from 9 to senior citizen, and sing as worship leaders, in choirs, community theatre, opera, classical recitals, and rock bands.

Principally an opera singer, she has performed in Canada, the US, the UK and Germany in opera and recitals. Roles have included Ariadne auf Naxos, Suor Angelica, Valkyries and Rheinmaidens, Chrysothemis in Elektra, Donna Anna in Don Giovanni, Nedda in Pagliacci, and Silvia in Zanetto. She holds an Honours Bachelor of Fine Arts in Music from York University, Toronto, and a Master of Music in Voice from the University of Manitoba, Winnipeg.

Ms. Carter is the 2nd Vice-President of the Ontario Chapter of the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS); and a member of Ontario Registered Music Teachers Association (ORMTA); and the Canadian Federation of Music Teachers’ Association (CFMTA). She is also a member of Aligned and Aware: Solutions for the Singing Body – a library of movement videos by body alignment and singing expert, Sarah Whitten; and Bel Canto Boot Camp, an organization that is promoting musical literacy and technical advancement in the classical singing realm. She was a charter member of the SpeakEasy Cooperative 2017-2020. She is also the founder and Executive Director of Grand River Opera, in Waterloo Region, which is an opera company valuing leadership by women and singers, with a mandate to hire local singers.

Adjudicators Scoring System

Please read carefully the rules for our system for issuing performance scores. For added clarification we include this explanation of how marks are presented and how certificates will be completed. Adjudicator results: On the Adjudicator’s Report page the adjudicator will write a specific percentage mark for each performance. The adjudicator will take into account:

  1. The choice of music in respect to content and format
  2. The quality of the music itself and its performance value
  3. The appropriateness of the music to the performer’s skill level, ability, and stage of development
  4. The time limit for each performance is respected (where applicable)

The adjudicator results will indicate the following evaluations on the certificates to be presented by the adjudicators:

  1. For results between 90% and 100% the seal will be GOLD
  2. For results between 80% and 89%the seal will be SILVER
  3. For results between70% and 79% the seal will be BRONZE

Scholarships

It is intended that scholarships be used to further musical studies. Some scholarships are funded by investments in past years; others are financed by annual donors. The decisions of the Scholarships Committee will be based upon the recommendations of the adjudicators and the funds available. The Scholarships Committee may also give consideration to students who have participated in more than one section or more than one class even if their highest mark is Silver. All award decisions are from the recommendation of the adjudicators to the scholarship committee.

Management

  1. The Festival is operated and under the authority of the St Thomas Christian Church and the Music Festival Committee.

  2. Inquiries: Before festival week begins: questions, about the rules, entry form, session, classes, fees, etc., must be submitted to the Festival Committee Personnel:

    For questions please contact the appropriate person:

  3. All matters not dealt with in these rules shall be submitted to Festival Committee whose decisions on such matters shall be final and binding on all concerned.

Important Dates

Important dates for the 2025 Festival:

Registration opens - Oct 1st, 2024
Registration closes - Dec 20th, 2024 - no extensions
Program online - Jan 20th, 2025
Festival Competition - Feb 24th - Feb 28th 2025
Major Awards Competition - Feb 28th, 2025 7:00PM
Keynotes Concert - Mar 28th, 2025 7:00PM

Eligibility

  1. All competitions shall be open to amateurs only.
    1. For the purpose of these competitions, an amateur shall be defined as: "any person whose principal means of livelihood is not obtained from the professional practice or teaching of music, even though he/she may from time to time accept remuneration for musical services rendered."
    2. An exception allowed for a professional who is a bona fide member of a choir, choral society, and group of singers, orchestra or band provided that the other members are amateurs and the group itself is amateur.
    3. This rule does not apply to accompanists or conductors
  2. Where age limits are specified, participants must be of the prescribed age on the first day of January in the year of the festival to be entered.
  3. University music performance majors must only enter classes at the open level.
  4. Participants may enter as many classes as they wish, providing that age restrictions are strictly observed.
  5. Participants may not appear more than once in any one class. (i.e. perform as a part in two duets or ensembles in the same class).

Test Pieces

  1. The Festival Committee recommends that test pieces in piano and vocal solo classes be played or sung from memory. This will give the impression of superior preparation and provide a more polished performance. However, all participants must perform solo pieces by memory in Open Classes and Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal Music Competition.
  2. In piano and instrument classes: repeats are to be omitted unless otherwise specified.
  3. All participants selected to represent our festival at the Provincial Finals will be required to perform from memory as required by the provincial rules.
  4. No performer, nor any persons acting on their behalf, is allowed to have any contact by any means with an adjudicator regarding "Test Pieces" before, during or after the festival.
  5. All test pieces in solo classes must be performed in the prescribed key except where stated. In vocal classes where candidates are 20 years and under, the keys may be transposed up or down one tone, provided the adjudicator is advised before the class begins. However, in classes where any standard editions are used, only the printed key may be used. Folk songs and Broadway songs may be performed in any key suitable to the candidate's vocal range.
  6. Choral and vocal numbers may be sung in either the original language or English, as long as the adjudicator is advised in writing before the start of the class.
  7. Participants must not exceed the time limit stated in the syllabus. The adjudicator may stop any participant who exceeds such limit.
  8. In ALL Classes the participant must provide an authorized legal copy of the music (conductor's score where applicable) for the adjudicator's use. This will be given to the adjudicator's secretary immediately preceding the respective competition and received from the secretary immediately following the competition.
  9. A piece that has been selected as a test piece may be used only in that class.
  10. Repertorie cannot be repeated from year to year or if entering two different classes.
  11. A participant may not perform the same test piece in more than one class at the same festival.

Entrant Registration

  1. Each contestant must submit online a completed entry form with all required information for each class entered. Correct spelling of the accompanist and teacher's name; address and phone number is required.
  2. Entry fees will not be refunded, except where the entry is rejected by "The Board". Participants desiring to withdraw their entry should contact the Festival Office as early as possible. Failure to participate in all classes entered and programmed may influence the awarding of Awards.
  3. Online registration (https://vdmfestival.com/StThomas/Account/Login.aspx) begins on October 1st, 2024. The deadline for registrations (online* or by mail) is Sunday December 20th, 2024 registration. Entries after Sunday, December 20th 2024 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Copyright Rules and the Law

All copyright music is protected under law and is the property of the composer or agent and of the publisher. Unauthorized photocopies are illegal and cannot be accepted or used during the festival. Copyright music may not be performed in any manner or variation without permission of holders of copyright. It is the responsibility of the student or teacher to apply to the publisher or composer for such permission. Performers must be able to produce proof of authorization if asked by the Adjudicator, or other festival officers. Failure to show proof when required may result in the immediate removal of the registrant from the class.

Program Guidelines

  1. The participant's online Admission Form showing the date(s) and time(s) of the entrant's competitions is available for every participant and is available for the teacher. The admission form serves as the admission ticket for the participant and their accompanist, ONLY! * NOTE: if conflicts appear, it is the responsibility of the participant or teacher to notify the festival office to seek a solution.
  2. Each participant must supply his/her own accompanist.
  3. A participant may be disqualified if he/she is not ready to compete within 10 minutes of being called. A class will not be delayed to accommodate latecomers, but the adjudicator's secretary may change the order of performance in a class to accommodate those who have been competing at other locations.
  4. A chord may be given on the piano at the beginning of each piece of unaccompanied music.
  5. The Festival Committee reserves the right to appoint additional or substitute adjudicators.
  6. After registration is closed, all entries posted online will be available online by January 20th, 2025. The program will print off individual confirmation letters for entrants showing: location, sessions, class times, and order of appearance in the class.
  7. Class number and entrant number will be available at the front of the auditorium.
  8. Sessions will begin at the appointed times, but class times may adjust as required due to previous classes running longer than anticipated. In the event of changes or delays entrants will be notified if possible. It is expected that all personal schedules must be sufficiently flexible to accommodate late changes.
  9. It is the responsibility of the festival team in each session to maintain order and to try to ensure that no person disrupts a performance. No admission to the auditorium will be permitted during a performance.
  10. Each entrant will be called to perform at the discretion of the adjudicator.
  11. Adjudicators are professionals in their respective fields and are expected to draw on their knowledge and experience to carry out their duties. No person is allowed to directly challenge any decision of any adjudicator. Any questions or challenges may be brought to the attention of the Festival Chair.
  12. No person has the legal right to photograph or record any person without first obtaining written consent. Once permission is obtained, it must not cause disruption or distraction for the performer(s). It is the responsibility of the person photographing and recording to know and comply with all laws.
  13. Each participant will receive the adjudicator's written report.
  14. Awards will be presented in accordance with the Official Award List, subject to revision at the discretion of the Scholarships Committee.
  15. Awards are presented to participants who, in the opinion of the adjudicators, not only perform well but also demonstrate the most potential for future musical development.
  16. Award payments will be made by cheque directly to the Award winners.
  17. All Awards are presented at the absolute discretion of the Scholarship Committee following the recommendations of the adjudicators.
  18. A participant will be eligible for only ONE Award per discipline.

Awards & Trophies

  1. Every entrant who completes the required performance in a class listed in the current syllabus will receive a certificate bearing a seal of the colour appropriate to the results assigned by the adjudicator.
  2. Selection of winners of cash awards, scholarships, plaques and trophies will be made following the close of Festival Week, and will be presented at the Keynotes Concert if held.
  3. Winners are selected through the procedures established by the Festival Scholarships and Awards committee. Participants in the classes designated for eligibility in one of the six major competitions will be notified as quickly as possible that they have qualified for the competitions to be held on the closing night of the Festival or a time selected by the Music Festival Committee.
  4. Scholarship cheques must be cashed within a reasonable time, and should not be allowed to lapse beyond the time allowed by banks.
  5. A replacement cheque may be issued by the treasurer or sponsor upon application of the award winner or agent, but no replacement cheque can be issued after the start of the next festival.
  6. Winner of one of the major competitions may not compete a second time for the same award but may compete in any class in any other discipline.
  7. In the event of a participant qualifying for more than one scholarship, or of two or more participants qualifying for the same scholarship, the Scholarship committee will determine which scholarship(s) to award.

The criteria for awarding many scholarships have been set by the donors, and are subject to change, at the request of the donor. Undesignated scholarship funds, held in trust by the sponsor, may be divided or combined to create more awards of equal value, or awards of values greater than the smaller donations.

Competition Rules and Guidelines

  1. The selection committee will distribute a program for the major competitions once participants are determined.

Major Awards and Qualifications

All major scholarships can only be won once by any given participant.

Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal Music Award - Intermediate ($500)

For vocal entrants to qualify for the final competition for this award they must have performed at least two selections from designated Section 4.12 and achieved a mark of not less than 85% in at least one of their adjudications. The winner is determined as a result of the performances at the major awards competition of a selection which entitled them to enter this competition.

Harry Vreman Memorial Scholarship - RCM Grade 8 ($300)

For piano participants to qualify for the final competition for this award they must have performed at least two selections from designated Section 7.14 and received a mark of at least 85% in one of their adjudications. The winner is determined as a result of the performances at the major awards competition of a selection which entitled them to enter this competition.

The Stephanie Leung Memorial Scholarship and Trophy - RCM Grade 9 ($500)

For piano participants to qualify for the final competition for this award they must have performed at least two selections from designated Section 7.15 and received a mark of at least 85% in one of their adjudications. The winner is determined as a result of the performances at the major awards competition of a selection which entitled them to enter this competition.

The Stan and Sybil Hagerman Scholarship - RCM Grade 10 ($500)

For piano participants to qualify for the final competition for this award they must have performed at least two selections from designated Section 7.16 and received a mark of at least 85% in one of the adjudications. The winner is determined as a result of the performances at the major awards competition of a selection which entitled them to enter the competition.

The Doris Evans Award - RCM Associate ($1,000 each)

For piano and vocal participants to qualify for the final competition for this award they must have performed at least two selections from designated Sections 4.12 or 7.17 and received a mark of at least 85% in one of the adjudications. The winner is determined as a result of the performances at the major awards competition of a selection which entitled them to enter the competition.

BURSARIES AND OTHER AWARDS

Exley Performance Bursary For Bands

This bursary of $150.00 was established by Frank and Cheryl Exley and is awarded to all bands that perform in the festival. It is intended to assist with costs associated with transportation and sheet music. It can be provided annually at the Keynotes Concert.

Choral Speaking Bursary For Schools

The bursary of $150.00 was established by Sue Green who was passionate for schools to continue with this form of participation. It is intended to assist with costs associated with transportation for each school that enteres into Choral Speaking. It can be provided annually at the Keynotes Concert.

Choral Speaking Award

$200 each will be awarded to the top performer from any school, any level (highest mark from the adjudicator). Donated by Sue Green, retired teacher who enjoys Choral Speaking as you don't have to be a singer to be included.

Harrington-Catchpole Award

This award of $100 will be presented to a student/students or an orchestra who has performed at least 2 selections in the string section and achieved a mark of over 85 in one.

Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation Grant

(formerly Doris Evans Music Student Fund) 

The Elgin-St. Thomas Community Foundation maintains and administers the "Music Student Fund" to support students and schools requiring financial assistance for lessons and registration related to St. Thomas Music Festival.  Music teachers and school teachers who prepare students to participate in the Festival may request funding.  Applications will be considered by the Scholarship Committee and must be submitted by January 13, 2025.  Applications are available on our website.  The money will not be issued until the Keynotes Concert.

The value of scholarships and number to be awarded may vary from past years. The Scholarships and Awards Committee will consider the recommendations of the adjudicators and review the amount of funds available from Trust Funds, and on the donations for scholarships received from the community and will set the guidelines for Scholarships accordingly.

Complaints and Protests

All teachers, parents and students are forbidden from approaching any adjudicator at any time during or following the festival with the intent to debate an outcome or an award.  Anyone violating this directive will be removed from the class and forbidden from attending any other classes for the duration of the festival.  All complaints must be submitted in writing to “The Festival Committee” which will deal with the complaint.  All decisions by The Festival Committee will be final and not open to further debate.  It must be accepted that the appeal of the festival is found in the “spirit” of the event and not necessarily the detailed analysis of all outcomes.  Award choices by adjudicators can be motivated by potential and a perceived need for encouragement and not necessarily on marks and placements alone. There must be a place for the subjective in the arts.

Notices

ENTRY FORM

The electronic Registration Form is available online on October 1st, 2024. PAYMENT is required online. Once the electronic registration and confirmed payment is complete, a print-out of the electronic registration for each class will be available.

Web Site:  https://stthomasmusicfestival.ca

PRINTED FESTIVAL PROGRAMS

Programs are available in advance by downloading and printing the online program after January 20th 2025.

MUSIC

It is unlawful to copy any portion of music or text without authorization from the copyright holder. To do so is a violation of the Canadian Copyright Act. It is unfair to deny the author/composer just recompense for work that may represent years of effort. Photocopying of copyright music for the purpose of performance is illegal. No photocopies, or computer- generated copies will be allowed in this Festival in any case whatsoever, unless they show legal authorization by the publisher.

Sections and Classes

MUSIC SELECTIONS

Sections One, Two and Three - Please note –unless a class specifies music selections, entrants in these sections are free to use music from any planned concert or public performance already in rehearsals and in progress for the current year. The entrant will not be required to prepare other pieces in addition to work already underway, provided that the selections follow all other criteria. Adjudicator must be provided with appropriate written music.

Class Listing Summary

1 - Choral
1.1 Large Choirs, 15 or more voices
1.2 Small Choirs/Groups, 5 – 14 Voices
1.3 Community/Church Choirs - Non-Competitive
2 - Elementary School Choirs
2.1 Elementary Grades
2.2 Mixed Grades
2.5 Choral Speaking
3 - Secondary School Choirs
3.1 Secondary School - Competitive
3.2 Secondary School - Non-Competitive
4 - Vocal
4.01 Classical Voice
4.02 Classical Voice Recital Open
4.03 Church Voice Solo Open
4.04 Traditional Folk Voice Song Open
4.05 Light Opera or Operetta Voice Open
4.06 Italian Song Voice
4.07 English Song Voice
4.08 French Song Voice
4.09 Spanish Song Voice
4.10 German Song Voice
4.11 Canadian Song Voice
4.12 Oratorio Solo
4.13 Classical Voice Recital
4.14 Traditional Folk Song Voice
4.15 Church Voice Solo
4.16 Vocals By Grade, List and Genre
4.18 Vocal Pop Recital
4.19 Vocal Pop Duet
4.20 Pop Musical Ensembles
4.21 Gilbert & Sullivan, Duets & Trios
4.24 Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Ballad
4.25 Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Up Tempo
4.26 Musical Theatre 1970+ Ballad
4.27 Musical Theatre 1970+ Up Tempo
4.28 Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Ballad, Non-Qualifying
4.29 Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Up Tempo, Non-Qualifying
4.30 Musical Theatre 1970+ Ballad, Non-Qualifying
4.31 Musical Theatre 1970+ Up Tempo, Non-Qualifying
4.32 Spiritual or Gospel Voice Solo
4.33 Voice Solo Female By Level
4.34 Voice Solo Male By Level
4.35 Classical Voice Provincial Qualifying
4.36 Voice Solo, Non-Competitive
4.37 Classical Voice Duet
4.38 Classical Voice Ensemble
4.39 Animated Movie Songs
4.40 Rotary Club of St Thomas award - Senior Vocals
4.41 Doris Evans Award
4.43 Mature/Adult/Late Beginner Vocals (40+)
4.44 Mature/Adult/Late Beginner Vocals (20-39)
4.85 Opera Lyra Duets
5 - Contemporary Rock/Pop Groups
5.1 Pop/Rock Band
6 - Strings
6.01 Violin
6.02 Viola
6.03 Cello
6.04 Double Bass
6.05 Ukelele Solo
6.06 Ukelele Ensembles
6.07 Guitar Solo
6.08 Guitar Ensembles
6.09 Guitar/Ukulele Combination Ensemble
6.11 Strings (Non-Competitive)
6.12 Strings Concertos
6.13 Strings Own Composition
6.14 String Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet
7 - Piano
7.01 Open Piano Non-Competitive 7 Years and under
7.02 Piano Non-Competitive 8 Years
7.03 Piano Non-Competitive 9 yrs and under
7.04 Piano Non-Competitive 10 years and under
7.05 Piano Non-Competitive 11 years and under
7.06 Piano Conservatory Pre-1
7.07 Piano Conservatory Grade 1
7.08 Piano Conservatory Grade 2
7.09 Piano Conservatory Grade 3
7.10 Piano Conservatory Grade 4
7.11 Piano Conservatory Grade 5
7.12 Piano Conservatory Grade 6
7.13 Piano Conservatory Grade 7
7.14 Piano Conservatory Grade 8 - Harry Vreman Memorial Scholarship
7.15 Piano Conservatory Grade 9 - Stephanie Leung Memorial Scholarship
7.16 Piano Conservatory Grade 10 - Sybil and Stan Hagerman Scholarship
7.17 Piano Conservatory Associate - Doris Evans Memorial Scholarship
7.19 Competitive Pre-Grade 1
7.20 Competitive Grade 1
7.21 Competitive Grade 2
7.22 Competitive Grade 3
7.23 Competitive Grade 4
7.24 Competitive Grade 5
7.25 Competitive Grade 6
7.26 Competitive Grade 7
7.27 Competitive Grade 8
7.28 Competitive Grade 9
7.29 Competitive Grade 10
7.31 Piano Duets & Trios
7.35 Special Classes Non-Competitive
7.36 Original Composition
8 - Small Wind Ensembles
8.1 Brass Ensembles
8.2 Woodwind Ensembles
9 - Orchestras and Bands
9.1 Orchestras
9.2 Bands
9.3 Jazz Bands, Ensembles, Solos
9.4 Secondary School Bands - Non-Competitive
9.5 Recorder
10 - Woodwind Solos
10.1 Flute
10.2 Oboe Classes
10.3 Bassoon
10.4 Clarinet
10.5 Bass Clarinet
10.6 Alto Saxophone
10.7 Tenor Saxophone
10.8 Baritone Saxophone
11 - Brass Solos
11.1 Trumpet
11.2 French Horn
11.3 Trombone
11.4 Baritone Or Euphonium
11.5 Tuba
12 - Percussion Solos
12.1 Snare Drum
12.2 Tympani
12.3 Xylophone

Section 1: Choral

All choirs, groups etc. may be from a church, the community, a school, a music school, or community college. All members of a group must be amateur. The group conductor may be professional. Accompaniment may be provided by the conductor, a designated accompanist, or a recording that does not include lead or background vocals.

All classes are Own Choice, 2 contrastig styles.
ClassDescriptionFee

Section 1.1: Large Choirs, 15 or more voices

ClassDescriptionFee
1.1.010 German Voice Ages 17-18
$35
1.1.020 MATURE VOICES TB
Majority must be 20 years and up, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles divisi permitted
$35
1.1.030 MATURE MIXED VOICES SAB or SATB
Majority must be 20 years and up, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.1.040 INTERMEDIATE VOICES SA or SSA
13 to 19 years, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.1.050 INTERMEDIATE VOICES TB
13 to 19 years, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.1.060 INTERMEDIATE MIXED VOICES 3 or 4-Part
13 to 19 years, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35

Section 1.2: Small Choirs/Groups, 5 – 14 Voices

ClassDescriptionFee
1.2.010 MATURE VOICES SA OR SSA
Majority must be 20 years and up, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted


 $35
1.2.020 MATURE VOICES TB
Majority must be 20 years and up, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.2.030 MATURE MIXED VOICES 3 or 4-Part
Majority must be 20 years and up, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.2.040 INTERMEDIATE VOICES , SA OR SSA
13 yrs to 19 yrs, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.2.050 INTERMEDIATE VOICES, TB
13 yrs to 19 yrs, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.2.060 INTERMEDIATE VOICES, 3 OR 4-PART
Intermediate Voices, 3 or 4-part, 13 yrs to 19 yrs, Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
1.2.070 FAMILY VOICES, ANY COMBINATION
Family members, Any voicing, Own choice, Two Contrasting Styles
$35

Section 1.3: Community/Church Choirs - Non-Competitive

The purpose of these classes is to provide church and community choirs with an opportunity to share their music with each other. They will enjoy the benefits of receiving an adjudication by a professional adjudicator. No marks will be assigned or prizes awarded.
ClassDescriptionFee
1.3.010 ANY VOICES, NON-COMPETITIVE
Majority must be 16 yrs and up, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35
1.3.020 YOUTH VOICES, NON-COMPETITIVE
Majority must be 16 yrs and under, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35

Section 2: ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOIRS

Section 2.1: Elementary Grades

ClassDescriptionFee
2.1.010 GRADE ONE Classroom Choir
Own Choice, one selection, unison
$35
2.1.020 GRADE TWO Classroom Choir
Own Choice, one selection, unison
$35
2.1.030 GRADE THREE Classroom Choir
Own Choice, one selection, unison
$35
2.1.040 GRADE FOUR Classroom Choir
Own Choice, one selection, unison
$35
2.1.050 GRADE FOUR Classroom Choir 2-part
Own Choice, one selection, 2-part
$35
2.1.060 GRADE FIVE Classroom Choir
Own Choice, one selection, unison
$35
2.1.070 GRADE FIVE Classroom Choir 2-part
Own Choice, one selection, 2-part
$35
2.1.080 GRADE SIX Classroom Choir
Own Choice, one selection, unison
$35
2.1.090 GRADE SIX Classroom Choir 2-part
Own Choice, one selection, 2-part
$35
2.1.100 GRADE SEVEN Classroom Choir 2-part
Own Choice, one selection, 2-part
$35
2.1.110 GRADE EIGHT Classroom Choir 2-part
Own Choice, one selection, 2-part
$35

Section 2.2: Mixed Grades

The Alex D. McColl Trophy will be awarded to the Grade 6,7,8 choir that receives the highest score from the adjudicator.
ClassDescriptionFee
2.2.010 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 1,2,3
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, unison
$35
2.2.020 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 1,2,3 2-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, 2-part
$35
2.2.030 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 4,5,6
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, unison
$35
2.2.040 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 4,5,6 2-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, 2-part
$35
2.2.050 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 4 to 8 2-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, 2-part, divisi permitted
$35
2.2.060 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 6,7,8
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, unison
$35
2.2.070 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 6,7,8 2-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, 2-part, divisi permitted
$35
2.2.080 SCHOOL CHOIR GRADES 6,7,8 3-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, 3-part, divisi permitted
$35

Section 2.5: Choral Speaking

ClassDescriptionFee
2.5.020 SCHOOL CHORAL SPEAKING Grades 1, 2, 3
TWO PIECES, one from the list and one contrasting own choice

My Little Red - Jessica McDonald -
My Neighbour's Dog is Purple - Jack Prelutsky -
My Teacher's Going Crazy - Bridget Hilinski - Hardcore Teracher Resources
$35
2.5.030 SCHOOL CHORAL SPEAKING, Grades 4, 5, 6
TWO PIECES, one from the list and one contrasting own choice

Be Glad Your Nose is on Your Face - Jack Prelutsky -
The Crocodile - Gareth Lancaster -
The Morning Rush - John Foster -
$35
2.5.040 SCHOOL CHORAL SPEAKING Grades 7, 8
TWO PIECES, one from the list and one contrasting own choice.
Adventures of Isobel - Ogden Nash -
If You Can't Go Over and Under, Go Round - Joseph Morris -
$35

Section 3: SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOIRS

Section 3.1: Secondary School - Competitive

ClassDescriptionFee
3.1.010 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices SATB
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.1.020 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, 3 or 4-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.1.030 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, SAB
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.1.040 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, SSA
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.1.050 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, TB
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.1.060 MIXED VOICES any number
Own choice, two selections, contrasting styles.
$35
3.1.070 TRIPLE TRIOS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35
3.1.080 QUARTETS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35
3.1.090 TRIOS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections,  contrasting styles
$35
3.1.100 DUETS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35

Section 3.2: Secondary School - Non-Competitive

The purpose of these classes is to provide secondary school choirs with an opportunity to share their music with each other. They will enjoy the benefits of receiving an adjudication by a professional adjudicator. No marks will be assigned or prizes awarded
ClassDescriptionFee
3.2.010 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices SATB
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.2.020 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, 3 or 4-part
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.2.030 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, SAB
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.2.040 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, SSA
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.2.050 SCHOOL CHOIR, any number of voices, TB
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles, divisi permitted
$35
3.2.060 MIXED VOICES any number
Own choice,  two selections, contrasting styles.
$35
3.2.070 TRIPLE TRIOS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35
3.2.080 QUARTETS, any voice
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35
3.2.090 TRIOS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections,  contrasting styles
$35
3.2.100 DUETS, any voices
Own Choice, Two Selections, contrasting styles
$35

Section 4: Vocal

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY.

All repertoire, other than sight-singing or ensemble classes, must be memorized. A performance wherein the repertoire is not memorized will receive an adjudication but will not receive a mark. With the exception of oratorio and operatic classes where repertoire must come from standard editions, all other repertoire may engage transposition to suit the singer's vocal development andcapabilities. 

PLEASE NOTE - Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal Competition is open to vocalists competing in open classes. PLEASE BE SURE YOU ARE ENROLLED IN THE PROPER CLASSES.

All sections are Provincials Qualifiying unless explicitly excluded.

Questions should be directed to: Hilary Greer (519)-520-4986
ClassDescriptionFee

Section 4.01: Classical Voice

Perform selections from the current RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Selections must be at least
Diploma level. Note: The Festival may combine male and female classes.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.1.010 Grand Opera Voice Female Open
Sing an operatic aria in the language in which it was written, recit if applicable.
$30
4.1.020 Grand Opera Voice Male Open
Sing an operatic aria in the language in which it was written, recit if applicable.
$30
4.1.030 Oratorio Voice Female Open
Sing an aria from any standard Oratorio, recit if applicable.
$30
4.1.040 Oratorio Voice Male Open
Sing an aria from any standard Oratorio, recit if applicable.
$30
4.1.050 Lieder Voice Open
Own choice.
$30
4.1.060 Italian Voice Open
Own choice from classical Italian vocal literature. Must be sung in Italian
$30
4.1.070 French Voice Open
Own choice, must be sung in French.
$30
4.1.080 English Voice Open
Select one piece from a standard repertoire of English-language songs
$30
4.1.090 Canadian Voice Open
Sing a Canadian composition, at the senior level, in either official language
$30
4.1.100 Spanish Voice Open
Own choice of a Spanish language song.
$30

Section 4.02: Classical Voice Recital Open

Perform two or three classical songs, in any language, as part of a recital program set. Your selection and arrangement of pieces will be considered as part of your adjudication. 
Time limit: 15 min
ClassDescriptionFee
4.2.010 Senior Voice Female Recital
$30
4.2.020 Senior Voice Male Recital
$30

Section 4.03: Church Voice Solo Open

Perform a selection in the traditional or contemporary church classical (not pop) style.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.3.010 Church Voice Open
Sing a classical church solo (not taken from an oratorio, cantata or motet) in your choice of language.
$30
4.3.020 Spiritual Or Gospel Voice Open
Sing any arrangement of a spiritual or gospel song in any voice.
$30

Section 4.04: Traditional Folk Voice Song Open

Perform a traditional folk song with piano accompaniment. A traditional folk song may be arranged but is not composed. Please note: Contemporary folk (by 20th and 21st century songwriters) is to be performed in Pop Vocal classes.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.4.010 Traditional Folk Voice Open
$30

Section 4.05: Light Opera or Operetta Voice Open

Perform a selection in any language. Please use live accompaniment.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.5.010 Light Opera Voice Female Open
Sing one selection of light opera (e.g. Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss, Romberg, etc.)
$30
4.5.020 Light Opera Voice Male Open
Sing one selection of light opera (e.g. Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss, Romberg, etc.)
$30

Section 4.06: Italian Song Voice

Perform a selection in Italian from classical Italian vocal literature. Please note: Oratorios should be registered
in the appropriate Oratorio class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.6.010 Italian Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.6.020 Italian Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.6.030 Italian Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.6.040 Italian Voice Ages 12 & Under
$20

Section 4.07: English Song Voice

Perform a selection from a standard repertoire of English language.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.7.010 English Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.7.020 English Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.7.030 English Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.7.040 English Voice Ages 12 & Under
$20

Section 4.08: French Song Voice

Perform a selection in French by a French composer, or composed in the French language, with piano
accompaniment. Traditional French songs or French-Canadian folk songs are acceptable. Both RCM and CC
Syllabi have suitable material.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.8.010 French Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.8.020 French Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.8.030 French Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.8.040 French Voice Ages 12 & Under
$20

Section 4.09: Spanish Song Voice

Perform a selection in Spanish by a Spanish composer or composed in the Spanish language.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.9.010 Spanish Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.9.020 Spanish Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.9.030 Spanish Voice Ages 14 & Under
$20

Section 4.10: German Song Voice

Perform a selection in German by a German composer, or composed in the German language.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.10.010 German Voice Ages 17-18
Own Choice: one piece
$25
4.10.020 German Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.10.030 German Voice Ages 14 & Under
$20

Section 4.11: Canadian Song Voice

Perform an original classical composition by a Canadian composer. Both RCM and CC Syllabi are sources of
suitable material. Note: Folksong arrangements must be sung in either "Traditional Folk" or "French Song"
classes, but not here.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.11.010 Canadian Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.11.020 Canadian Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.11.030 Canadian Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.11.040 Canadian Voice Ages 12 & Under
$20

Section 4.12: Oratorio Solo

Perform an aria from any standard Oratorio, or a requiem, cantata, motet or mass in any language, with recit if applicable.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.12.010 Oratorio Voice Female Ages 17-18
Recit if applicable.
$25
4.12.020 Oratorio Voice Male Ages 17-18
Recit if applicable.
$25
4.12.030 Oratorio Voice Female Ages 15-16
Recit if applicable.
$25
4.12.040 Oratorio Voice Male Ages 15-16
Recit if applicable.
$25
4.12.050 Oratorio Voice Female Ages 14 & Under
$20
4.12.060 Oratorio Voice Male Ages 14 & Under
$20

Section 4.13: Classical Voice Recital

Classical songs may be sung in any language.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.13.020 Voice Recital Changing Voice
Sing two contrasting songs appropriate to changing voice development.
$25
4.13.030 Voice Recital Grade 7 Or 8
Sing two contrasting songs that meet a Level 4 or higher RCM or CC standard.
$25

Section 4.14: Traditional Folk Song Voice

Perform a traditional folk song with piano accompaniment. A folk song may be arranged but is not composed. Please
note: contemporary folk songs (by 20th and 21st century songwriters) are to be performed in Pop Voice classes.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.14.010 Folk Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.14.020 Folk Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.14.030 Folk Voice Changing Voice
$25
4.14.040 Folk Voice Female Ages 13-14
$20
4.14.050 Folk Voice Male Ages 13-14
$20
4.14.060 Folk Voice Female Ages 11-12
$20
4.14.070 Folk Voice Male Ages 11-12
$20
4.14.080 Folk Voice Female Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.14.090 Folk Voice Male Ages 10 & Under
$20

Section 4.15: Church Voice Solo

Perform a traditional or contemporary church solo in classical (not pop) style. Classical Church Solo is not to be
taken from an oratorio, cantata or motet. Perform in any language. (See also Contemporary Church Solo
classes in the Pop Voice section.)
ClassDescriptionFee
4.15.010 Church Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.15.020 Church Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.15.030 Church Voice Male Changing Voice
$25
4.15.040 Church Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.15.050 Church Voice Ages 11-12
$20
4.15.060 Church Voice Ages 10 & Under
$20

Section 4.16: Vocals By Grade, List and Genre

Selection from RCM or Canadian Conservatory, or Western Conservatory, any voice.
Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition
ClassDescriptionFee
4.16.010 Graded Solo, Folk Song - Grade 8 Any Voice
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 - 9 List.
$25
4.16.020 Graded Solo, Art Song - Grade 8 Any Voice
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 - 9 list
$25
4.16.030 Graded Solo, Broadway - Grade 8 Any Voice
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 - 9  list
$25
4.16.040 Graded Solo, Sacred - Grade 8 Any Voice
Own Choice - any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 - 9 list
$25
4.16.050 Graded Solo, Folk - Grade 7 Any Voice
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 - 8 list
$25
4.16.060 Graded Solo, Art Song - Grade 7 any voice
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 - 8  list
$25
4.16.070 Graded Solo, Broadway - Grade 7 any voice
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 - 8 list
$25
4.16.080 Graded Solo, Sacred - Grade 7 any voice
Own Choice - any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 list  or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 list
$25
4.16.090 Graded Solo, Folk Song Grade 6
Own choice: any selection from RMC or Conservatory Canada Grade Six list
$25
4.16.100 Graded Solo, Art Song - Grade 6
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 list
$25
4.16.110 Graded Solo, Broadway - Grade 6
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 list
$25
4.16.120 Graded Solo, Sacred - Grade 6
Own Choice - any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 list
$25
4.16.130 Graded Solo, Folk Song - Grade 5
Own Choice: Grade 5 List
$25
4.16.140 Graded Solo, Art Song Grade 5
$25
4.16.150 Graded Solo, Broadway - Grade 5
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 5 list
$25
4.16.160 Graded Solo, Sacred Grade 5
Own choice Grade 5 list
$25
4.16.170 Graded Solo, Folk Song - Grade 4
Own Choice: any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 4 list
$20
4.16.180 Graded Solo, Art Song - Grade 4
$20
4.16.190 Graded Solo, Broadway Song - Grade 4
$20
4.16.200 Graded Solo, Sacred Song - Grade 4
Own Choice - any selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 4 list

 $20
4.16.210 Graded Solo, Folk Song - Grade 2-3
Grade 3 List

 $20
4.16.220 Graded Solo, Art Song - Grade 2-3
Grade 3 List

 $20
4.16.230 Graded Solo, Broadway Song - Grade 2-3
Grade 3 List
$20
4.16.240 Graded Solo, Sacred Song - Grade 2-3
Grade 3 List
$20
4.16.260 Graded Solo, Art Song - Grade 1
$20
4.16.270 Graded Solo, Broadway Song - Grade 1
Own choice
$20
4.16.280 Graded Solo, Any Intro - Grade 1
$20

Section 4.18: Vocal Pop Recital

ClassDescriptionFee
4.18.010 Pop Recital, Own Composition, NC, Any Voice, Any Age
$25
4.18.020 Pop Recital, 17 to 20 yrs
$25
4.18.030 Pop Recital, 15 to 18 yrs
$25
4.18.040 Pop Recital, 12 to 14 yrs
$20
4.18.050 Pop Recital, 11 and Under
$20

Section 4.19: Vocal Pop Duet

Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition
ClassDescriptionFee
4.19.010 Pop Vocal Duet, 17- 20 Yrs
$25
4.19.020 Pop Vocal Duet, 15- 18 Yrs
$25
4.19.030 Pop Vocal Duet, 12- 14 Yrs
$20
4.19.040 Pop Vocal Duet, 10- 12 Yrs
$20
4.19.050 Pop Vocal Duet, 10 and Under
$20

Section 4.20: Pop Musical Ensembles

Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.20.010 POP VOCAL SOLO or ENSEMBLE 17 TO 20 yrs
$25
4.20.020 POP VOCAL SOLO or ENSEMBLE, 15-16 yrs
$25
4.20.030 POP VOCAL SOLO or ENSEMBLE - 12 TO 14 yrs
$20

Section 4.21: Gilbert & Sullivan, Duets & Trios

Provincials Competition qualification TBD.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.21.010 GILBERT and SULLIVAN SOLO - 20 YRS AND UNDER
$25
4.21.020 GILBERT and SULLIVAN SOLO - 18 yrs and under
$25
4.21.030 GILBERT and SULLIVAN SOLO, 16 years and under
$25
4.21.040 GILBERT and SULLIVAN DUET, 20 years and under
$25
4.21.050 GILBERT and SULLIVAN DUET, 18 years and under
$25
4.21.060 GILBERT and SULLIVAN DUET, 16 years and under
$25
4.21.070 GILBERT and SULLIVAN Trio or Quartet, any voice, any age
$25
4.21.080 THEATRICAL - Large Group or Show Choir
* May do performance outside of G & S with Permission.
$35

Section 4.24: Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Ballad

Perform a Ballad section from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered before 1970. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original (not the date of the movie release or stage revival).
Songs should be age appropriate. Gender specific songs, which are required at Provincials, are recommended. 
Costumes and props are permitted. Note: only 2 handheld props are allowed at the Provincial competition.
Please use a live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated films have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.24.010 Ballad, Female, Open
$30
4.24.020 Ballad, Male, Open
$30
4.24.030 Ballad, Female, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.24.040 Ballad, Male, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.24.050 Ballad, Female, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.24.060 Ballad, Male, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.24.070 Ballad, Female, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.24.080 Ballad, Male, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.24.090 Ballad, Female, Elementary (11-12)
$20
4.24.100 Ballad, Male, Elementary (11-12)
$20

Section 4.25: Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Up Tempo

Perform an Up Tempo selection from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered before 1970. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original (not the date of the movie release or stage revival).
Songs should be age appropriate. Gender specific songs, which are required at Provincials, are recommended. 
Costumes and props are permitted. Note: only 2 handheld props are allowed at the Provincial competition.
Please use a live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated films have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.25.010 Up Tempo, Female, Open
$30
4.25.020 Up Tempo, Male, Open
$30
4.25.030 Up Tempo, Female, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.25.040 Up Tempo, Male, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.25.050 Up Tempo, Female, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.25.060 Up Tempo, Male, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.25.070 Up Tempo, Female, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.25.080 Up Tempo, Male, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.25.090 Up Tempo, Female, Elementary (11-12)
$20
4.25.100 Up Tempo, Male, Elementary (11-12)
$20

Section 4.26: Musical Theatre 1970+ Ballad

Perform a Ballad selection from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered in 1970 or later. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original production (not the date of the movie release or stage revival).
Songs should be age appropriate. Gender specific songs, which are required at Provincials, are recommended.
Costumes and props are permitted. Note: Only 2 handheld props are allowed at the Provincial competition.
Please use live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated files have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.26.010 Ballad, Female, Open
$30
4.26.020 Ballad, Male, Open
$30
4.26.030 Ballad, Female, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.26.040 Ballad, Male, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.26.050 Ballad, Female, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.26.060 Ballad, Male, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.26.070 Ballad, Female, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.26.080 Ballad, Male, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.26.090 Ballad, Female, Elementary (11-12)
$20
4.26.100 Ballad, Male, Elementary (11-12)
$20

Section 4.27: Musical Theatre 1970+ Up Tempo

Perform a Ballad selection from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered in 1970 or later. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original production (not the date of the movie release or stage revival).
Songs should be age appropriate. Gender specific songs, which are required at Provincials, are recommended.
Costumes and props are permitted. Note: Only 2 handheld props are allowed at the Provincial competition.
Please use live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated files have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.27.010 Up Tempo, Female, Open
$30
4.27.020 Up Tempo, Male, Open
$30
4.27.030 Up Tempo, Female, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.27.040 Up Tempo, Male, Senior (17-18)
$25
4.27.050 Up Tempo, Female, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.27.060 Up Tempo, Male, Intermediate (15-16)
$25
4.27.070 Up Tempo, Female, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.27.080 Up Tempo, Male, Junior (13-14)
$20
4.27.090 Up Tempo, Female, Elementary (11-12)
$20
4.27.100 Up Tempo, Male, Elementary (11-12)
$20

Section 4.28: Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Ballad, Non-Qualifying

Perform a Ballad section from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered before 1970. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original (not the date of the movie release or stage revival). Songs should be appropriate. Costumes and props are permitted. Please use a live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from moves, including movie musicals or animated films have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.28.010 Ballad, Female, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.28.020 Ballad, Male, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.28.030 Ballad, Female, Ages 8 & Under
$20
4.28.040 Ballad, Male, Ages 8 & Under
$20

Section 4.29: Musical Theatre Before 1970 - Up Tempo, Non-Qualifying

Perform an Up Tempo selection from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered before 1970. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original (not the date of the movie release or stage revival). Songs should be age appropriate. Costumes and props are permitted. Please use a live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated films have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.29.010 Up Tempo, Female, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.29.020 Up Tempo, Male, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.29.030 Up Tempo, Female, Ages 8 & Under
$20
4.29.040 Up Tempo, Male, Ages 8 & Under
$20

Section 4.30: Musical Theatre 1970+ Ballad, Non-Qualifying

Perform a Ballad selection from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered in 1970 or later. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original production (not the date of the movie release or stage revival). Songs should be age appropriate. Gender specific songs are recommended. Costumes and props are permitted. Please use live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated files have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.30.010 Ballad, Female, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.30.020 Ballad, Male, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.30.030 Ballad, Female, Ages 8 & Under
$20
4.30.040 Ballad, Male, Ages 8 & Under
$20

Section 4.31: Musical Theatre 1970+ Up Tempo, Non-Qualifying

Perform a Ballad selection from a professional musical theatre stage production that premiered in 1970 or later. Please research your selection carefully to determine the date of the original production (not the date of the movie release or stage revival). Songs should be age appropriate. Gender specific songs are recommended. Costumes and props are permitted. Please use live (not recorded) accompaniment. Songs originally from movies, including movie musicals or animated files have a separate class.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.31.010 Up Tempo, Female, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.31.020 Up Tempo, Male, Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.31.030 Up Tempo, Female, Ages 8 & Under
$20
4.31.040 Up Tempo, Male, Ages 8 & Under
$20

Section 4.32: Spiritual or Gospel Voice Solo

Perform any arrangement of a spiritual or gospel song.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.32.010 Spiritual Or Gospel Voice Ages 17-18
$25
4.32.020 Spiritual Or Gospel Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.32.030 Spiritual Or Gospel Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.32.040 Spiritual Or Gospel Voice Ages 12 and Under
$20

Section 4.33: Voice Solo Female By Level

Perform a selection, in any language, from the current RCM or CC Syllabus. Songs may be transposed to suit
vocal development.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.33.010 Voice Female Level 10
$25
4.33.020 Voice Female Level 9
$25
4.33.030 Voice Female Level 8
$25
4.33.040 Voice Female Level 7
$25
4.33.050 Voice Female Level 6
$25
4.33.060 Voice Female Level 5
$25
4.33.070 Voice Female Level 4
$20
4.33.080 Voice Female Level 3
$20
4.33.090 Voice Female Level 2
$20
4.33.100 Voice Female Level 1
$20

Section 4.34: Voice Solo Male By Level

Perform a selection, in any language, from the current RCM or CC Syllabus. Songs may be transposed to suit vocal development.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.34.010 Voice Male Level 10
$25
4.34.020 Voice Male Level 9
$25
4.34.030 Voice Male Level 8
$30
4.34.040 Voice Male Level 7
$25
4.34.050 Voice Male Level 6
$25
4.34.060 Voice Male Level 5
$25
4.34.070 Voice Male Level 4
$20
4.34.080 Voice Male Level 3
$20
4.34.090 Voice Male Level 2
$20
4.34.100 Voice Male Level 1
$20
4.34.110 Voice Male Introductory
$20

Section 4.35: Classical Voice Provincial Qualifying

Provincial finalists may be selected from this qualifying class or from their overall achievement in individual
solo classes. Levels 6-8 perform two musically contrasting selections, in at least two languages, with the
following maximum combined times: Level 6 and 7 - 15 min, Level 8 - 20 min. Levels 9 and up perform three
musically contrasting selections in at least two languages with the following maximum combined times: Level
9 and 10 – 20 min, Diploma - 30 min, and Open - 40 min. Repertoire must be chosen from current RCM or CC
syllabi.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.35.010 Voice Provincial Qualifying Level 6
2 Selections, Max 15 Min
$25
4.35.020 Voice Provincial Qualifying Level 7
2 Selections, Max 15 Min
$25
4.35.030 Voice Provincial Qualifying Level 8
2 Selections, Max 20 Min
$25
4.35.040 Voice Provincial Qualifying Level 9
3 Selections, Max 20 Min
$25
4.35.050 Voice Provincial Qualifying Level 10
3 Selections, Max 20 Min
$25
4.35.060 Voice Provincial Qualifying Diploma
3 Selections, Max 30 Min
$25
4.35.070 Voice Provincial Qualifying Open
3 Selections, Max 40 Min
$25

Section 4.36: Voice Solo, Non-Competitive

Perform one or two classical songs in any language. Performers will receive feedback from the adjudicator, but will not receive marks or placements, and will not be eligible for prizes.
Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.36.010 N/C Voice Ages 6 & Under
$20
4.36.020 N/C Voice Ages 7-8
$20
4.36.030 N/C Voice Ages 9-10
$20
4.36.040 N/C Voice Ages 11-12
$20
4.36.050 N/C Voice Ages 13-14
$20
4.36.060 N/C Voice Ages 15-16
$25
4.36.070 N/C Voice Ages 17-18
$25

Section 4.37: Classical Voice Duet

Sing a duet, in any language, with any combination of voices.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.37.010 Classical Voice Duet Ages 10 & Under
$20
4.37.020 Classical Voice Duet Ages 12 & Under
$20
4.37.030 Classical Voice Duet Ages 14 & Under
$20
4.37.040 Classical Voice Duet Ages 18 & Under
$25
4.37.050 Sacred Voice Duet Ages 19 & Over
$25
4.37.060 Secular Voice Duet Ages 19 & Over
$25
4.37.070 Family Voice Duet Siblings
$30
4.37.080 Classical Voice Duet Open Any Ages
$30

Section 4.38: Classical Voice Ensemble

Perform one or two contrasting selections in any language.
Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.38.010 Voice Double Or Triple Trio Open
$30
4.38.020 Voice Trio Open
$30
4.38.030 Voice Quartet Open
$30
4.38.040 Voice Double Or Triple Trio 18 & Under
$25
4.38.050 Voice Trio 18 & Under
$25
4.38.060 Voice Quartet 18 & Under
$25
4.38.070 Madrigal Voice Ensemble 18 & Under
$25
4.38.080 Voice Ensemble Family Group
$30
4.38.090 Barbershop/Sweet Adelines Voice Quartet
$30
4.38.100 Voice Ensemble Of 8 To 12 Singers
$30

Section 4.39: Animated Movie Songs

Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc.  Pianist Required (No recorded music allowed)
ClassDescriptionFee
4.39.005 Animated Movie Songs, Open / over 21 years, Any voice
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc.
Pianist Required

 $25
4.39.010 Animated Movie Songs , 18 - 20 years, Any Voice
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required
$25
4.39.020 Animated Movie Songs, 16-18 years, Any Voice
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required
$25
4.39.030 Animated Movie Songs, 14-16 years, Any Voice
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required
$20
4.39.040 Animated Movie Songs, 12-14 years, Any Voice
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required
$20
4.39.050 Animated Movie Songs - 10-12 years
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required

 $20
4.39.060 Animated Movie Songs, 8-10 years, Any Voice
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required
$20
4.39.070 Animated Movie Songs, 6-8 yrs. Any Voice, Non-Comp.
Male or Female, Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required, Non - Competitive
$20
4.39.080 Animated Movie Songs - 6 - 7 years and under
Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required

 $20
4.39.090 Animated Movie Songs - Open
Songs include but not limited to Walt Disney, Warner Bros, Pixar, Muppets etc. Pianist Required
$25

Section 4.40: Rotary Club of St Thomas award - Senior Vocals

ClassDescriptionFee
4.40.010 Soprano Solo (Open) * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
Any list from RCM Grade 8 & 9 in original language and key,  Time limit 10 minutes
$30
4.40.020 Mezzo-Soprano or Contralto Solo (Open) * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
Any list from RCM Grade 8 & 9 in original language and key,  Time limit 10 minutes
$30
4.40.030 Tenor Solo (Open) * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
Any list from RCM Grade 8 & 9 in original language and key,  Time limit 10 minutes
$30
4.40.040 Bass or Baritone Solo (Open) * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
Any list from RCM Grade 8 & 9 in original language and key,  Time limit 10 minutes
$30
4.40.050 Senior Broadway or Musical Film (Open) Any voice * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
Own Choice, appropriate stage costume, Grades 8 & 9.
$30
4.40.060 Senior Gilbert & Sullivan (Open Solo) Any voice * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
Own Choice, Original Key, Include recitative (if any), Grades 8 & 9, appropriate stage costume.
$30
4.40.070 Senior Classical Concert Group * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
a) Operatic Aria with preceding recitative (if there is one). Original language and original key. 
b) Lieder. In original language and key. 
c) English Art Song
d) Grades 8 & 9

 $30
4.40.080 Folk Song, any voice, Open * Rotary Club of St Thomas Vocal
$30

Section 4.41: Doris Evans Award

Up to age 25.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.41.010 Senior Broadway Musical (Open), any voice
Own choice; Stage appropriate required; Grade 10, ARCT, Performers RCM Level
$30
4.41.020 Senior Gilbert & Sullivan, Open, Any Voice
Own choice; Original key in Recitative if applicable; Grade 10, ARCT, Performers RCM level;
$30
4.41.030 Senior Classical Concert Group
a) Operatic aria with recitative (if applicable), in original language with appropriate staging
b) Lieder (original language)
c) English art song
Grade 10, ARCT Performers RCM level

 $30

Section 4.43: Mature/Adult/Late Beginner Vocals (40+)

These classes are intended for mature, non-professional, beginners (40yrs. and up). They are not intended for students studying privately, students at university levels, or young professionals.
Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.43.010 Mature Voice, Any Voice
Own Selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada list
$30
4.43.020 Mature Voice, Foreign Language, Any Voice
Own choice, Grade 4 and up
$30
4.43.030 Mature Voice, Gilbert And Sullivan
With recitative (if any), own choice
$30
4.43.040 Mature Voice, Broadway or Musical Film
Any voice
$30
4.43.050 Mature Voice, Folk Song
Any Voice, Own Choice
$30
4.43.060 Mature Voice, Sacred
Any Voice, Own Choice
$30
4.43.070 Mature Voices (any combination/genre), Duet, Trio, small groups
$30

Section 4.44: Mature/Adult/Late Beginner Vocals (20-39)

These classes are intended for mature, non-professional, beginners (age 20 - 39).  They are not intended for students studying privately, students at university levels, or young professionals. 
ClassDescriptionFee
4.44.005 Mature Voice, Animated
$30
4.44.010 Mature Voice, Any Voice
Own Selection from RCM or Conservatory Canada list
$30
4.44.020 Mature Voice, Foreign Language, Any Voice
Own choice, Grade 4 and up
$30
4.44.030 Mature Voice, Gilbert And Sullivan
With recitative (if any), own choice
$30
4.44.040 Mature Voice, Broadway or Musical Film
Any voice
$30
4.44.050 Mature Voice, Folk Song
Any Voice, Own Choice
$30
4.44.060 Mature Voice, Sacred
Any Voice, Own Choice
$30
4.44.070 Mature Voices (any combination/genre), Duet, Trio, small groups
$30

Section 4.85: Opera Lyra Duets

Does NOT qualify for Provincials Competition.
ClassDescriptionFee
4.85.010 OPERA LYRA DUET 19 and over
Own Choice, One Piece
$25
4.85.020 OPERA LYRA DUET 17- 18
Own Choice, One Piece
$25
4.85.030 OPERA LYRA DUET 15 - 16
Own Choice, One Piece
$25
4.85.040 OPERA LYRA DUET 13 - 14
Own Choice, One Piece
$20
4.85.050 OPERA LYRA DUET 12 and under
Own Choice, One Piece
$20

Section 5: CONTEMPORARY ROCK/POP GROUPS

This section is for performers on electric pianos, keyboards, electric guitars, synthesizers, and drums.
ClassDescriptionFee

Section 5.1: Pop/Rock Band

15 minute time limit.
ClassDescriptionFee
5.1.010 POP/ROCK BAND, 14 years and under
Two pieces, Own choice
$25
5.1.020 POP/ROCK BAND, 18 years and under
Two pieces, Own choice
$25
5.1.030 Adult Community Pop/Rock Band, Open (non-competitive)
Two pieces, Own choice
$30

Section 6: STRINGS

Section 6.01: Violin

ClassDescriptionFee
6.1.010 VIOLIN Beginners, under 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.1.020 VIOLIN 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.1.030 VIOLIN 2 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.1.040 VIOLIN 3 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.1.050 VIOLIN 4 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.1.060 VIOLIN 5 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.1.070 VIOLIN, OPEN
Select two contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above
$30

Section 6.02: Viola

ClassDescriptionFee
6.2.010 VIOLA Beginners, under 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.2.020 VIOLA 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.2.030 VIOLA 2 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.2.040 VIOLA 3 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.2.050 VIOLA 4 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.2.060 VIOLA 5 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.2.070 VIOLA, OPEN
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above
$30

Section 6.03: Cello

ClassDescriptionFee
6.3.010 CELLO Beginners, under 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.3.020 CELLO 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.3.030 CELLO 2 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.3.040 CELLO 3 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.3.050 CELLO 4 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.3.060 CELLO 5 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.3.070 CELLO, OPEN
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above
$30

Section 6.04: Double Bass

ClassDescriptionFee
6.4.010 DOUBLE BASS Beginners, under 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.4.020 DOUBLE BASS 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.4.030 DOUBLE BASS 2 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.4.040 DOUBLE BASS 3 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece
$25
6.4.050 DOUBLE BASS 4 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.4.060 DOUBLE BASS 5 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces
$30
6.4.070 DOUBLE BASS, OPEN
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above
$30

Section 6.05: Ukelele Solo

ClassDescriptionFee
6.5.010 Ukelele Beginners, under 1 year experience
Own choice, 1 piece.
$25
6.5.020 Ukelele Beginners, 1 year experience
Own Choice, 1 piece.

 $25
6.5.030 Ukelele, 2 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece.

 $25
6.5.040 Ukelele, 3 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece.

 $25
6.5.050 Ukelele, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
6.5.060 Ukelele, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
6.5.070 Ukelele, Adult, Non-competitive
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30

Section 6.06: Ukelele Ensembles

ClassDescriptionFee
6.6.010 Ukelele Ensemble, Elementary School
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
6.6.020 Ukelele Ensemble, Adult, Non-competitive
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.

 $30

Section 6.07: Guitar Solo

ClassDescriptionFee
6.7.010 Guitar Beginners, under 1 year experience
1 piece, own choice.

 $25
6.7.020 Guitar, 1 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece.

 $25
6.7.030 Guitar, 2 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece.
$25
6.7.040 Guitar, 3 years experience
Own Choice, 1 piece.

 $25
6.7.050 Guitar, 4 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces.

 $30
6.7.060 Guitar, 5 years experience
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces.
$30
6.7.070 Guitar, Adult, Non-competitive
Own Choice, 2 contrasting pieces.
$30

Section 6.08: Guitar Ensembles

ClassDescriptionFee
6.8.010 GUITAR ENSEMBLE, Elementary School
Two Contrasting Pieces, Own Choice

 $35
6.8.020 GUITAR ENSEMBLE, Secondary School
Two Contrasting Pieces, Own Choice
$35
6.8.030 GUITAR ENSEMBLE, Community, Non-Competitive
Two Contrasting Pieces, Own Choice
$35

Section 6.09: Guitar/Ukulele Combination Ensemble

ClassDescriptionFee
6.9.010 GUITAR/UKULELE ENSEMBLE, Elementary School
Two Contrasting Pieces, Own Choice
$35
6.9.020 GUITAR/UKULELE ENSEMBLE, Secondary School
Two Contrasting Pieces, Own Choice
$35
6.9.030 GUITAR/UKULELE ENSEMBLE, Adult, Non-Competitive
Two Contrasting Pieces, Own Choice
$35

Section 6.11: Strings (Non-Competitive)

ClassDescriptionFee
6.11.010 String Solo
Under 18 years of age - 2 selections - own choice
$25
6.11.020 String Solo
Over 18 years of age - 2 selections - own choice
$25
6.11.030 String Duet
Any age - 2 selections - own choice
$25
6.11.040 String Ensemble
3 or more players any age - 2 pieces - own choice
$25

Section 6.12: String Concertos

ClassDescriptionFee
6.12.010 STRINGS SOLO, (OPEN) 20 years and under
Any concerto, 2 contrasting movements from the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada, Grade 10 or Associate Level
$30
6.12.020 STRINGS SOLO, 18 years and under
Own Choice: two contrasting movements, any Concerto, Grade 8-9 or up RCM or Canadian Conservatory
$30
6.12.030 String Solo, 17 years and under
Own Choice: Own Choice: two contrasting movements, any Concerto, Grade 6-7 or up RCM or Canadian Conservatory
$25

Section 6.13: Strings Own Composition

i) Must be original music written by performer,
ii) Non-competitive, 
iii) Each entrant will receive adjudication and certificate,
iv) These classes are open to non-professional, all ages, and all string instruments, any style,
v) Must have written score. Must maintain high musical grade level consistent with age.
ClassDescriptionFee
6.13.010 OWN COMPOSITION, 18 - 20 yrs and above
Own Choice:
$30
6.13.020 OWN COMPOSITION, 15 TO 17 yrs
$25
6.13.030 OWN COMPOSITION, 12 TO 14 yrs
$20
6.13.040 OWN COMPOSITION, Beginner 11 yrs and under
Max 2 minutes
$20

Section 6.14: String Duet, Trio, Quartet, Quintet

ClassDescriptionFee
6.14.010 STRING DUET, 18 - 20 yrs
Own Choice
$25
6.14.020 STRING DUET, 17 years and under
Own Choice
$25
6.14.030 STRING DUET, 16 years and under
Own Choice
$25
6.14.040 STRING DUET, 15 years and under
Own Choice
$25
6.14.050 STRING DUET - 14 years and under,
Own Choice,  Violin, Viola or Cello
$20
6.14.060 STRINGS DUET - 12 years and under
Own Choice, Violin, Viola or Cello
$20
6.14.070 String Trio, Quartet, Violin, Viola or Cello, 14 years and under
Own Choice – one selection
$30
6.14.080 String Trio or Quartet, Violin, Viola or Cello, 21 years and under
Own Choice – one selection
$30
6.14.090 String Quintet, 14 years and under
Own Choice – one selection 
$30
6.14.100 String Quintet, 21 years and under
Own choice - one selection
$30

Section 7: Piano

Thank you for considering participating in the St. Thomas Music Festival.
Participants may choose from group A or group B classes. Choose the group that is most suitable to your course of study.  Groups C & D are still open to all participants.
All selections except studies and ensemble work should be memorized.
All selections for our special piano awards must be taken from the current syllabus of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada, or the Canadian National Conservatory of Music.  
Our special awards are as follows: 
1) Harry Vreman: RCM Grade 8
2) Stephanie Leung: RCM Grade 9
3) The Stan & Sybil Hagerman: RCM Grade 10
4) Doris Evans: RCM Associate
These four special awards are designed to be awarded once in a lifetime, also participants can only earn one of these special awards in any given year.  When entering, participants must indicate their main grade level.  Participants are allowed to enter, one class above or below their main grade level. 
We are delighted to offer classes from other method books including Alfred’s Basic Piano Library, Leila Fletcher, Piano Adventures, Michael Aaron, Bastien etc.  These classes are designed to make the piano section more inclusive.  
If you have any questions about possible repertoire for various classes please contact: Kathy Hagerman at kjh1958@gmail.com.
ClassDescriptionFee

Section 7.01: Open Piano Non-Competitive 7 Years and under

ClassDescriptionFee
7.1.010 ANY METHOD BOOK, LEVEL 1, 7 yrs or under
$20
7.1.020 Own Choice, Any Piece 7 yrs or under
$20

Section 7.02: Piano Non-Competitive 8 Years

ClassDescriptionFee
7.2.010 ANY METHOD BOOK, LEVEL 2, 8 yrs or under
$20
7.2.020 Own Choice, Any Piece 8 yrs or under
$20

Section 7.03 : Piano Non-Competitive 9 yrs and under

ClassDescriptionFee
7.3.010 ANY METHOD BOOK, LEVEL 3, 9 yrs or under
$20
7.3.020 Own Choice, Any Piece 9 yrs or under
$20

Section 7.04: Piano Non-Competitive 10 years and under

ClassDescriptionFee
7.4.010 ANY METHOD BOOK, LEVEL 4 or 5, 10 yrs or under
Non-Competitive
$20
7.4.020 Own Choice, Any Piece 10 yrs or under
$20

Section 7.05: Piano Non-Competitive 11 years and under

ClassDescriptionFee
7.5.010 CLASSICAL, Own Choice, List B, 11 yrs or under, Pre-1
$20
7.5.020 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 11 yrs and under, Pre-1
Non Competitive
$20
7.5.030 Any Piece, Own Choice, 11yrs and under, Pre-1 Non-Competitive
$20

Section 7.06: Piano Conservatory Pre-1

ClassDescriptionFee
7.6.010 BAROQUE, 8 yrs and under, Pre - Grade 1
Own Choice from List A
$20
7.6.020 CLASSICAL, 8 years, Pre-Grade 1
Own Choice, List B
$20
7.6.030 ROMANTIC, 8 yrs or under, Pre-Grade 1
Own choice,  from List C
$20
7.6.040 ETUDES, 8 yrs or under , Pre-Grade 1
Own Choice - One Study
$20
7.6.050 OWN CHOICE, 8 yrs or under, Pre-Grade 1
Own choice, Any Piece
$20

Section 7.07: Piano Conservatory Grade 1

Own Choice, List A
ClassDescriptionFee
7.7.010 BAROQUE, 9 yrs or under, Gr. 1
Own choice, List A
$20
7.7.020 CLASSICAL, 9 yrs or under, Gr. 1
Own choice from List B
$20
7.7.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 9 yrs or under, Gr. 1
Own Choice, List C
$20
7.7.040 ETUDES, 9 yrs or under, Gr 1
One Study
$20
7.7.050 OWN CHOICE, 9 yrs or under, Gr. 1
Own Choice, Any Piece
$20

Section 7.08: Piano Conservatory Grade 2

ClassDescriptionFee
7.8.010 BAROQUE, 10 yrs or under, Gr 2
Own choice, List A
$20
7.8.020 CLASSICAL, 10 yrs or under, Gr 2
Own choice from List B
$20
7.8.030 CONTEMPORARY, 10 yrs or under, Gr 2
Own choice from RCM List C
$20
7.8.040 ETUDES, 10 yrs or under, Gr 2 - NC
One study
$20
7.8.050 Own Choice, 10 yrs or under, Gr 2
Own Choice
$20

Section 7.09: Piano Conservatory Grade 3

ClassDescriptionFee
7.9.010 BAROQUE, 11 yrs and under, Grade 3
Own choice from List A - Grade 3
$20
7.9.020 CLASSICAL, 11 yrs and under, Grade 3
Own choice from List B
$20
7.9.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 11 yrs and under, Grade 3
Own choice from List C
$20
7.9.040 ETUDES, 11 yrs or under, Gr 3
Own Choice, One study
$20
7.9.050 Own Choice, 11 yrs or under, Gr 3
Own Choice, Any Piece
$20

Section 7.10: Piano Conservatory Grade 4

ClassDescriptionFee
7.10.010 BAROQUE, Own Choice, 12 yrs and under, Gr. 4
Own Choice, List A
$20
7.10.020 Classical, 12 years, Gr. 4
Own Choice, List B
$20
7.10.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 12 yrs and under, Gr 4
Own Choice, List C
$20
7.10.040 ETUDES, 12 yrs and under, Grade 4
Own choice, One Study
$20
7.10.050 Own Choice, 12 yrs and under, Grade 4
$20

Section 7.11: Piano Conservatory Grade 5

ClassDescriptionFee
7.11.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 13 yrs and under, Grade 5
Own Choice from List A - Grade 5
$25
7.11.020 Classical, 13 yrs and under, Gr 5
Any Classical work, 13 years old and under, Grade 5 from List B 
$25
7.11.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 13 yrs and under, Gr 5
Own Choice from List C - Grade 5
$25
7.11.040 ETUDES, 13 yrs and under, Grade 5
One study
$25
7.11.050 Own Choice, 13 yrs and under, Grade 5
Own choice - Grade 5
$25

Section 7.12: Piano Conservatory Grade 6

ClassDescriptionFee
7.12.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 14 yrs and under, Grade 6
Own choice from List A
$25
7.12.020 Classical, 14 yrs and under, Gr 6
Any Classical work, 14 years and under, grade 6 from List B 
$25
7.12.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 14 yrs and under, Gr 6
Own choice from List C
$25
7.12.040 ETUDES, 14 yrs and under, Gr. 6
One study - Grade 6
$25
7.12.050 Own Choice, Any Piece, 14 yrs and under, Gr. 6
Own choice, Any Piece
$25

Section 7.13: Piano Conservatory Grade 7

ClassDescriptionFee
7.13.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 15 yrs and under, Grade 7
Own Choice from List A
$25
7.13.020 Classical, 15 yrs and under, Gr. 7
Any Classical work, 15 years and under, grade 7 from List B
$25
7.13.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 15 yrs and under, Gr. 7
Own Choice from List C
$25
7.13.040 ETUDES, 15 yrs and under, Gr. 7
Own Choice, One study
$25
7.13.050 CANADIAN, 15 yrs and under, Gr. 7
Own choice, Any Piece
$25

Section 7.14: Piano Conservatory Grade 8 - Harry Vreman Memorial Scholarship

ClassDescriptionFee
7.14.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 16 yrs and under, Grade 8
Own choice from List A
$30
7.14.020 Classical, 16 yrs and under, Gr. 8
Any Classical work, 16 years and under, grade 8 from List B
$30
7.14.030 ROMANTIC, 16 yrs and under, Gr. 8
Own choice from List C
$30
7.14.040 CONTEMPORARY, 16 yrs and under, Gr. 8
Own choice from List D
$30
7.14.050 ETUDES, 16 yrs and under, Gr. 8
One study
$30
7.14.060 Own Choice, 16 yrs and under, Gr. 8
Own choice, Any Piece
$30

Section 7.15: Piano Conservatory Grade 9 - Stephanie Leung Memorial Scholarship

ClassDescriptionFee
7.15.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 17 yrs and under, Grade 9
Own choice from List A
$30
7.15.020 Classical, 17 yrs and under, Gr 9
Any classical work, 17 years and under, Grade 9 from List B
$30
7.15.030 ROMANTIC , 17 yrs and under, Gr 9
Own Choice from List C
$30
7.15.040 CONTEMPORARY, 17 yrs and under, Gr 9
Own choice from List D
$30
7.15.050 ETUDES, 17 yrs and under, Grade 9
One study
$30
7.15.060 Own Choice, 17 yrs and under, Grade 9
Own choice
$30

Section 7.16: Piano Conservatory Grade 10 - Sybil and Stan Hagerman Scholarship

ClassDescriptionFee
7.16.010 J.S. Bach, Own Choice, List A, 18 yrs and under, Gr.10
Own Choice, List A
$30
7.16.020 Classical, 18 yrs and under, Gr. 10
Any classical work, 18 years old and under, Grade 10 from List B
$30
7.16.030 ROMANTIC , 18 yrs and under, Gr. 10
Own Choice, List C
$30
7.16.040 20th Century, Own Choice, 18 yrs or under, Gr. 10
Own Choice, List D
$30
7.16.050 CONTEMPORARY, 18 yrs and under, Gr. 10
Own Choice, List E
$30
7.16.060 ETUDES, 18 yrs and under, Gr. 10
One Study
$30
7.16.070 Own Choice, 18 yrs and under, Gr. 10
Own Choice, Gr. 10. Advanced Level
$30

Section 7.17: Piano Conservatory Associate - Doris Evans Memorial Scholarship

ClassDescriptionFee
7.17.010 J.S. Bach, Own Choice, List A, Associate Level
Own Choice List A
$30
7.17.020 Classical, Associate Level
Any Classical work, 22 years old and under, Associate level from List B
$30
7.17.030 ROMANTIC , Associate Level
Own Choice, List C
$30
7.17.040 20th Century, Own Choice, Associate Level
Own Choice List D
$30
7.17.050 CONTEMPORARY, Associate Level
Own Choice List E
$30
7.17.060 Concert Etudes, Associate Level
Own Choice, One Concert Etude.
$30
7.17.080 Canadian, Associate Level
Own Choice
$30

Section 7.19: Competitive Pre-Grade 1

ClassDescriptionFee
7.19.010 RECITAL PIECE, 7 years or over, pre-grade 1
From any Method Book
$20
7.19.020 Own Choice, 7 years or over, Pre-grade 1
Own Choice, Any Introductory Piece
$20
7.19.030 RECITAL PIECE, 8 years and over, Pre-grade 1
Any introductory piece
$20
7.19.040 Own Choice, Introductory Level, 8 yrs and older, Pre-Grade 1
$20

Section 7.20: Competitive Grade 1

ClassDescriptionFee
7.20.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 9 yrs and over, Grade 1
One movement, Own Choice from List A - Grade 1
$20
7.20.020 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 9 yrs and over, Grade 1
Own Choice from List B
$20
7.20.030 INVENTIONS, 9 yrs an over, Grade 1
Own Choice from List C - Grade 1
$20
7.20.040 ETUDES, 9 years and over, Grade 1
One study - Grade 1
$20
7.20.050 Own Choice, 9 yrs and over
Own Choice - Grade 1 Level
$20

Section 7.21: Competitive Grade 2

ClassDescriptionFee
7.21.010 CLASSICAL BAROQUE, 10 yrs and over, Grade 2
One movement, own choice from List A - Grade 2
$20
7.21.020 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 10 yrs and over, Grade 2
Own Choice from List B - Grade 2
$20
7.21.030 INVENTIONS, 10 yrs and over, Grade 2
Own choice from RCM List C
$20
7.21.040 ETUDES, 10 yrs and over, Grade 2
One study,  Own Choice
$20
7.21.050 Own Choice, 10 yrs and over, Grade 2
Own Choice - Grade 2 Level
$20

Section 7.22: Competitive Grade 3

ClassDescriptionFee
7.22.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 11 yrs and over, Grade 3
Own choice from List A
$20
7.22.020 Classical,11yrs and over, Gr 3
Own choice from List B
$20
7.22.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 11 yrs and over, Grade 3
Own choice from List C -
$20
7.22.040 ETUDES, 11 yrs and over, Grade 3
One Study
$20
7.22.050 Own Choice, 11 yrs and over, Grade 3
Own Choice
$20

Section 7.23: Competitive Grade 4

ClassDescriptionFee
7.23.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 12 yrs and over, Grade 4
Own choice from List A
$20
7.23.020 Classical, 12 yrs and over, Gr 4
Any Classical work, 12 years and over, Grade 4 from List B
$20
7.23.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 12 yrs and over, Grade 4
Own Choice from List C
$20
7.23.040 ETUDES, 12 yrs and over, Grade 4
One study
$20
7.23.050 Own Choice, 12 yrs and over, Grade 4
Own choice from Grade 4
$20

Section 7.24: Competitive Grade 5

ClassDescriptionFee
7.24.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 13 yrs and over, Grade 5
Own choice from List A - Grade 5
$25
7.24.020 Classical, 13 yrs and over, Grade 5
Any Classical work, 13 years and over, Grade 5 from  List B
$25
7.24.030 ROMANTIC or CONTEMPORARY, 13 yrs and over, Grade 5
Own choice from List C - Grade 5
$25
7.24.040 ETUDES, 13 yrs or over, Gr 5
One study - Grade 5
$25
7.24.050 Own Choice, 13 yrs or over, Gr 5
Own Choice
$25

Section 7.25: Competitive Grade 6

ClassDescriptionFee
7.25.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 14 yrs and over, Grade 6
Own choice from List A - Grade 6
$25
7.25.020 Classical, 14 yrs and over, Grade 6
Any Classical work, 14 years and older, Grade 6 from List B
$25
7.25.030 Romantic or Contemporary, 14 yrs and over, Grade 6
Own choice from List C - Grade 6
$25
7.25.040 ETUDES, 14 yrs or over, Gr 6
One study - Grade 6
$25
7.25.050 Own Choice, 14 yrs and over, Gr 6
Own choice from Grade 6
$25

Section 7.26: Competitive Grade 7

ClassDescriptionFee
7.26.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 15 yrs and over, Grade 7
Own choice from List A
$25
7.26.020 Classical, 15 yrs and over, Grade 7
Any Classical work, 15 years and older, Grade 7 from List B
$25
7.26.030 ROMANTIC OR CONTEMPORARY, 15 yrs or over, Gr 7
Own choice - List C
$25
7.26.040 ETUDES, 15 yrs or over, Gr 7
One Study - Grade 7
$25
7.26.050 Own Choice, 15 yrs or over, Gr 7
Own choice - Grade 7 Level
$25

Section 7.27: Competitive Grade 8

ClassDescriptionFee
7.27.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 16 yrs and over, Grade 8
Own choice from List A - Grade 8
$30
7.27.020 Classical, 16 yrs and over, Gr 8
Any Classical work, 16 years and older, Grade 8 from List B
$30
7.27.030 ROMANTIC, 16 yrs or over, Gr 8
Own choice from List C - Grade 8
$30
7.27.040 CONTEMPORARY, 16 yrs and over, Grade 8
Own choice from List D - Grade 8
$30
7.27.050 ETUDES, 16 yrs or over, Gr 8
One study from Grade 8
$30
7.27.060 CANADIAN, 16 yrs and over, Grade 8
Own choice from Grade 8
$30

Section 7.28: Competitive Grade 9

ClassDescriptionFee
7.28.010 EARLY COMPOSERS, 17 yrs and over, Grade 9
Own choice from List A - Grade 9
$30
7.28.020 Classical, 17 yrs over, Gr 9
Any Classical work, 17 years and older, Grade 9 from List B
$30
7.28.030 ROMANTIC, 17 yrs or over, Gr 9
Own choice from List C - Grade 9
$30
7.28.040 CONTEMPORARY, 17 yrs, and over, Gr 9
Own choice from List D - Grade 9
$30
7.28.050 ETUDES, 17 yrs or over, Gr 9
One study - Grade 9
$30

Section 7.29: Competitive Grade 10

ClassDescriptionFee
7.29.010 J.S. Bach, Own Choice, List A, 18 yrs and over, Gr.10
Own Choice, List A
$30
7.29.020 Classical, 18 yrs and over, Gr 10
Any Classical work, 18 years and older, Grade 10 from List B
$30
7.29.030 ROMANTIC, 18 yrs or over, Gr 10
Own Choice, List C
$30
7.29.040 CONTEMPORARY, 18 yrs and over, Grade 10
Own Choice List D
$30
7.29.050 ETUDES, 18 yrs or over, Gr 10
One Study, Own Choice
$30
7.29.060 Own Choice, 18 yrs and over, Grade 10
$30

Section 7.31: Piano Duets & Trios

ClassDescriptionFee
7.31.010 PIANO DUO or DUET or TRIO, Beginner, NC
Own Choice - Grade 3 Level
$30
7.31.020 PIANO DUO or DUET or TRIO, Grade 1 or 2
Own choice - Grade 4 level
$30
7.31.030 PIANO DUO or DUET or TRIO, Gr 3 or 4
Own Choice
$30
7.31.040 PIANO DUO or DUET or TRIO, Gr 5 or 6
Own choice - Grade 6 level
$30
7.31.050 PIANO DUO or DUET or TRIO, Gr 7 or 8
Own choice - Grade 7 - 8 level
$30
7.31.060 PIANO DUO or DUET or TRIO, Gr 9 or 10
Own choice - Grade - 10 level
$30

Section 7.35 : Special Classes Non-Competitive

ClassDescriptionFee
7.35.010 Piano Master Class - NC
the adjudicator, will take additional time to work with each participant. The class will be held on the last day of the Festival. Please specify grade level and selection on the entry form.
$30

Section 7.36: Original Composition

ClassDescriptionFee
7.36.010 ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, OPEN, 18 yrs and up
$25
7.36.020 ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, 16 - 18 yrs and under
$25
7.36.030 ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, 14 - 16 yrs and under
$25
7.36.040 ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, 12 - 14 yrs and under
$25
7.36.050 ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, 10 - 12yrs and under
$25
7.36.060 ORIGINAL COMPOSITION, 8 yrs and under, NON COMP
non competitive
$25

Section 8: SMALL WIND ENSEMBLES

Section 8.1: Brass Ensembles

For Non-Competitive ensembles, please check class 8.2.160
ClassDescriptionFee
8.1.010 BRASS ENSEMBLE, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.020 BRASS QUINTET, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.030 BRASS QUARTET, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.040 BRASS TRIO, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.050 BRASS DUET, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.060 BRASS ENSEMBLE, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.070 BRASS QUINTET, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.080 BRASS QUARTET, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.090 BRASS TRIO, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.110 BRASS DUET, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.120 BRASS ENSEMBLE, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.130 BRASS QUINTET, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.140 BRASS QUARTET, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.150 BRASS TRIO, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.1.160 BRASS DUET, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25

Section 8.2: Woodwind Ensembles

ClassDescriptionFee
8.2.010 WOODWIND ENSEMBLE, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.020 WOODWIND QUINTET, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.030 WOODWIND QUARTET, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.040 WOODWIND TRIO, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.050 WOODWIND DUET, Grade 12 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.060 WOODWIND ENSEMBLE, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.070 WOODWIND QUINTET, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.080 WOODWIND QUARTET, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.090 WOODWIND TRIO, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.100 WOODWIND DUET, Grade 10 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.110 WOODWIND ENSEMBLE, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.120 WOODWIND QUINTET, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.130 WOODWIND QUARTET, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.140 WOODWIND TRIO, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.150 WOODWIND DUET, Grade 8 and under
Any Instrument, One piece, Own Choice
$25
8.2.160 Adult Non-Competitive Brass or Woodwind Ensemble
The purpose of this class is to provide performers an opportunity to share music with each other. They will enjoy the benefits of receiving an adjudication by a professional adjudicator. No mark will be assigned or prizes awarded.

Any Combination of Brass and/or Woodwind Instruments, up to 8 performers

 $25
8.2.170 Under 18 Non-Competitive Brass or Woodwind Ensemble
The purpose of this class is to provide performers an opportunity to share music with each other. They will enjoy the benefits of receiving an adjudication by a professional adjudicator. No mark will be assigned or prizes awarded.

Any Combination of Brass and/or Woodwind Instruments, up to 8 performers

 $25

Section 9: ORCHESTRAS AND BANDS

i) Music selections may be from concerts or performances already in rehearsal or that are intended for use in other events during the current school year.
ii) Orchestras must be of a size to include all the standard sections.
iii) For ‘Strings only’ see Strings section.
iv) When entering performance time on the entry form, it must include set-up and warm-up as well as actual performance time. It is the responsibility of the conductor to ensure that all members of the group are in the auditorium before the session or class is called. No person is allowed to enter the auditorium during a performance.
v) See Rules Section for Photography and Recording and Protection of Individual Rights to Privacy.
vi) The number of members in the band or orchestra must be entered on the entry form.
vii) The Festival does not provide percussion or any other instruments, except piano. Groups are requested to bring their own stands, if possible.
ix) The adjudicator must be provided a copy of the music score. Please remember that, under copyright laws music may not be photocopied. Performance time: 15 minutes or less.

Section 9.1: Orchestras

ClassDescriptionFee
9.1.010 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ORCHESTRA, Grade 8 and under
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$45
9.1.020 SECONDARY SCHOOL ORCHESTRA
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$45
9.1.030 COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, age 12 and under
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$45
9.1.040 COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, age 16 and under
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$45
9.1.050 COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA, OPEN (non-professional)
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$45

Section 9.2: Bands

ClassDescriptionFee
9.2.010 Elementary School Concert Band, A Class
Grage 8 and under
Two contrasting selections at the Grade 1 level. One from the Queenswood Developing Band Book series (McGinty and Edmonston) and 1 Own Choice
$35
9.2.020 Elementary School Concert Band, B Class
Grade 8 and under
Two Contrasting Selections at the Grade .5 level
One from the Queenswood Beginning Band Book Series (McGinty and Edmondson) and One Own Choice

 $35
9.2.030 SECONDARY SCHOOL CONCERT BAND, Grade 10 and under
Two pieces: One from list and one Contrasting Own Choice
Ancient Voices - Hillard -
Donkey Riding - Coakley -
Scottish Ballad - Sheldon -
Tamarac Overture - Edmonson -
$35
9.2.040 SECONDARY SCHOOL BAND, OPEN
Two pieces: One from list and one Contrasting Own Choice
As Summer Was Just Begun - Daehn -
Canadian Folk Rhapsody - Coakley -
Fate of the Gods - Reinke (Barnhouse) -
Second Suite in F - Holst -
$35
9.2.050 Community Concert Band, Open (Non-competitive and Non-Professional)
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$35

Section 9.3: Jazz Bands, Ensembles, Solos

ClassDescriptionFee
9.3.010 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JAZZ BAND, Grade 8 and under
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$35
9.3.020 SECONDARY SCHOOL JAZZ BAND
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$35
9.3.030 COMMUNITY JAZZ COMBO, OPEN (non-professional)
Two contrasting pieces, own choice
$35
9.3.040 ELEMENTARY SCHOOL JAZZ SOLO, Grade 8 and under
One piece, own choice
$35
9.3.050 SECONDARY SCHOOL JAZZ SOLO
One piece, own choice
$35

Section 9.4: Secondary School Bands - Non-Competitive

The purpose of these classes is to provide secondary school bands with an opportunity to share their music with each other. They will enjoy the benefits of receiving an adjudication by a professional adjudicator. No marks will be assigned or prizes given.
ClassDescriptionFee
9.4.010 Secondary School Concert Band, Grade 10 and under
Two Contrasting pieces, Own Choice

 $35
9.4.020 Secondary School Concert Band, Open
Two Contrasting pieces, Own Choice
$35

Section 9.5: Recorder

ClassDescriptionFee
9.5.010 Recorder Duet, Grade 6 and under
Own choice, 1 piece
$35
9.5.020 Recorder Trio, Grade 6 and under
Own choice, 1 piece
$35
9.5.030 Recorder Ensemble, Grade 6 and under, any size
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$35

Section 10: Woodwind Solos

Section 10.1: Flute

ClassDescriptionFee
10.1.010 FLUTE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.1.020 Flute, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.1.030 FLUTE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.1.040 FLUTE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.1.050 FLUTE, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.1.060 FLUTE, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.1.070 FLUTE SOLO, OPEN

Select 2 conrtasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above


 $30

Section 10.2: Oboe

ClassDescriptionFee
10.2.010 OBOE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.2.020 OBOE, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.2.030 OBOE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.2.040 OBOE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.2.050 OBOE, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.2.060 OBOE, 5 years experience
2 contrasing pieces, own choice.
$30
10.2.070 Oboe Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.

 $30

Section 10.3: Bassoon

ClassDescriptionFee
10.3.010 BASSOON, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.3.020 BASSOON, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.3.030 BASSOON, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.3.040 BASSOON, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.3.050 Bassoon, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.3.060 Bassoon, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.3.070 Bassoon Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above
$30

Section 10.4: Clarinet

ClassDescriptionFee
10.4.010 CLARINET, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.4.020 CLARINET, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.4.030 CLARINET, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.4.040 CLARINET, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.4.050 Clarinet, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.4.060 Clarinet, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.4.070 Clarinet, Open, Solo
Select 2 contrasing pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 10.5: Bass Clarinet

ClassDescriptionFee
10.5.010 BASS CLARINET, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.5.020 BASS CLARINET, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.5.030 BASS CLARINET, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.5.040 BASS CLARINET, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.5.050 Bass Clarinet, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.5.060 Bass Clarinet, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.5.070 Bass Clarinet, Open, Solo
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 10.6: Alto Saxophone

ClassDescriptionFee
10.6.010 ALTO SAXOPHONE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.6.020 ALTO SAXOPHONE, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.6.030 ALTO SAXOPHONE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.6.040 ALTO SAXOPHONE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.6.050 Alto Saxophone, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.6.060 Alto Saxophone, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.6.070 Alto Saxophone, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 10.7: Tenor Saxophone

ClassDescriptionFee
10.7.010 TENOR SAXOPHONE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.7.020 TENOR SAXOPHONE, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.7.030 TENOR SAXOPHONE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.7.040 TENOR SAXOPHONE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.7.050 Tenor Saxophone, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.7.060 Tenor Saxophone, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.7.070 Tenor Saxophone, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 10.8: Baritone Saxophone

ClassDescriptionFee
10.8.010 BARITONE SAXOPHONE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.8.020 BARITONE SAXOPHONE, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.8.030 BARITONE SAXOPHONE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.8.040 BARITONE SAXOPHONE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
10.8.050 Baritone Saxophone, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.8.060 Baritone Saxophone, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
10.8.070 Baritone Saxophone, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.

 $30

Section 11: BRASS SOLOS

Section 11.1: Trumpet

ClassDescriptionFee
11.1.010 TRUMPET, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.1.020 TRUMPET, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.1.030 TRUMPET, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.1.040 TRUMPET, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.1.050 Trumpet, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.1.060 Trumpet, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.1.070 Trumpet, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.

 $30

Section 11.2: French Horn

ClassDescriptionFee
11.2.010 FRENCH HORN, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.2.020 FRENCH HORN, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.2.030 FRENCH HORN, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.2.040 FRENCH HORN, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.2.050 French Horn, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.2.060 French Horn, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.2.070 French Horn, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 11.3: Trombone

ClassDescriptionFee
11.3.010 TROMBONE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.3.020 TROMBONE, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.3.030 TROMBONE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.3.040 TROMBONE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.3.050 Trombone, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.3.060 Trombone, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.3.070 Trombone, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.

 $30

Section 11.4: Baritone Or Euphonium

ClassDescriptionFee
11.4.010 BARITONE or EUPHONIUM, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.4.020 BARITONE or EUPHONIUM, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.4.030 BARITONE or EUPHONIUM, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.4.040 BARITONE or EUPHONIUM, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.4.050 Baritone or Euphonium, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.4.060 Baritone or Euphonium, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.4.070 Baritone or Euphonium, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 11.5: Tuba

ClassDescriptionFee
11.5.010 TUBA, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.5.020 TUBA, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.5.030 TUBA, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.5.040 TUBA, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
11.5.050 Tuba, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.5.060 Tuba, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
11.5.070 Tuba, Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 12: PERCUSSION SOLOS

ClassDescriptionFee

Section 12.1: Snare Drum

ClassDescriptionFee
12.1.010 SNARE DRUM, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.1.020 SNARE DRUM, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.1.030 SNARE DRUM, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.1.040 SNARE DRUM, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice

 $25
12.1.050 Snare Drum, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
12.1.060 Snare Drum, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
12.1.070 Snare Drum Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 12.2: Tympani

ClassDescriptionFee
12.2.010 TYMPANI, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.2.020 TYMPANI, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.2.030 TYMPANI, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.2.040 TYMPANI, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.2.050 Tympani, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
12.2.060 Tympani, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
12.2.070 Tympani Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.
$30

Section 12.3: Xylophone

ClassDescriptionFee
12.3.010 XYLOPHONE, Beginners
Under 1 year experience, One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.3.020 XYLOPHONE, 1 year experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.3.030 XYLOPHONE, 2 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.3.040 XYLOPHONE, 3 years experience
One Piece, Own Choice
$25
12.3.050 Xylophone, 4 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
12.3.060 Xylophone, 5 years experience
2 contrasting pieces, own choice.
$30
12.3.070 Xylophone Solo, Open
Select 2 contrasting pieces from RCM or Conservatory Canada, Grade 8 or above.

 $30