2025 Syllabus - Classical Woodwinds
Piece Selections
a) One of the selections must have been performed at the Local Festival and received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator. The second selection is the competitor's choice but may not be another movement from the first selection.
b) Graded Level Classes are for competitors studying in either the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
c) All selections must be at the same level and at the level at which the competitor is currently studying. If the competitor has taken an exam prior to December 31st, 2024, then they cannot enter that level.
d) Competitors must refer carefully to either the RCM or CC syllabus to determine how many and which movements of a selection are required (i.e. one mvt., two mvts., or complete). Failure to play the required movements could result in disqualification.
e) Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only.
f) Studies/Etudes, as listed in the RCM or CC syllabi, will be permitted. However, only one (1) of the pieces selected may be a Study/Etude. Unlike in RCM or CC exams, Popular pieces may not be substituted for a study.
g) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take the choice of repertoire into consideration.
h)"Teacher's Choice" pieces are not permitted.
General Rules
i) Original music for each selection must be presented at the welcome desk for use by the Adjudicator on the day of competition. An original score of the music or purchased digital music with attached receipt showing title and price (not a cover page or subscription to a sharing website) are acceptable. Measure numbers should be clearly marked in the music.
j) Memorization is not required, but is highly recommended.
k) No announcement of name or selection is required prior to your performance.
l) All competitors must be an amateur which shall be defined as a music student, performer, or any person who does not earn significant income from performance or teaching in the discipline in which they are participating or, is a member of a professional union. (Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/glossary).
m) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (omfa.ca/live-festival/rules-and-regulations) must be strictly adhered to.
Accompaniment
n) Accompaniment must be by live acoustic piano only. Unless a piece is specifically written to be unaccompanied it must have accompaniment or the submission will be for adjudication only.
o) If you require a collaborative pianist (accompanist), the pianists on this list (click here: omfa.ca/collaborative-pianists-accompanists) have indicated that they are willing to play for the live festival. It is the competitor's responsibility to contact the collaborative pianist directly and negotiate a fee for their service.
Woodwind Concerto - Level 6 and Below
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Level 6 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Level 6 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39030 - Woodwind Concerto - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 - Level 6 & Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39031 - Woodwind Concerto - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 - Level 6 & Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Woodwind Concerto - Level 7 and Above
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Level 7 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Level 7 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39032 - Woodwind- Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 - Level 7 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39033 - Woodwind Concerto - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 - Level 7 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Woodwind Concerto - Level 8 and Below
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12) - Level 8 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
Junior Level (Ages 13-14) - Level 8 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16) - Level 8 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39034 - Woodwind Concerto - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 - Level 8 and Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39035 - Woodwind Concerto - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 8 and Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:39036 - Woodwind Concerto - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 8 & Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
Woodwind Concerto - Level 9 and Above
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12) - Level 9 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
Junior Level (Ages 13-14) - Level 9 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16) - Level 9 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39037 - Woodwind Concerto - Elementary - Ages 11-12 - Level 9 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39038 - Woodwind Concerto - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 9 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:39039 - Woodwind Concerto - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 9 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
Woodwind Concerto - Senior and Advanced
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Senior Level (Ages 17-18): Twenty-five (25) minutes)
Advanced Level (Ages 19-28): Twenty-five (25) minutes)
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.
Woodwind Concerto - Adults
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Amateur Adults (Ages 29 and above): Twenty-five (25) minutes)
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39042 - Woodwind Concerto - Amateur Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |