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.
Classical Woodwinds - Levels 1-5 - Solo
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument.
The maximum performance time for levels 1-5 is 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 by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39001A - Classical Woodwinds - Pre-Grade 1-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39002C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 2 copy One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39002A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 2-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39002B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 2-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39003A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 3-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39003B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 3-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39004A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 4-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39004B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 4-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39005A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 5-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39005B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 5-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39005C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 5-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
Classical Woodwinds - Levels 6-10 - Solo
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument.
The maximum performance time for levels 6-10 are listed below:
Levels 6 & 7: Fifteen (15) minutes
Levels 8 & 9: Twenty-five (25) minutes
Level 10: Thirty-five (35) 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 by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:16001A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 6-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16001B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 6-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16001C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 6-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16002A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 7-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16002B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 7-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16002C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 7-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16003A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 8-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16003B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 8-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16003C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 8-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16004A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 9-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16004B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 9-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16004C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 9-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:16005A - Classical Woodwinds - Level 10-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:16005B - Classical Woodwinds - Level 10-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:16005C - Classical Woodwinds - Level 10-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Classical Woodwinds - Open - Solo
DEFINITION
• Open Woodwind competitors must be performing at the ARCT/A.Mus. level or above but do not have to have attained their associate degree. Competitors who have been studying at the Associate level for 2 or more years must enter this class.
• Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category.
• Pieces do not need to be listed in the RCM or CC syllabi.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
In the Classical Woodwinds Open class, competitors will present a recital program which shows virtuosity, a high standard of performance ability and should include different genres/eras/styles etc.
A minimum of three pieces must be performed. Please note that competitors may play additional selections as long they fit into the designated time limit.
If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two consecutive movements (a minuet and trio is considered one movement) must be performed, even if the RCM & CC Syllabi indicate that the complete piece is required. Playing the complete is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.
The maximum performance time for Open is sixty (60) minutes.
The absolute minimum performance time is fifteen (15) minutes.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (i.e. the names of your pieces, movements, composer names and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:16007E - Classical Woodwinds - Open-Canadian Composers One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:16007D - Classical Woodwinds - Open-Solo One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:16007C - Classical Woodwinds - Open-Sonata-Complete One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:16007A - Classical Woodwinds - Open-Sonata-one movement One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:16007B - Classical Woodwinds - Open-Sonata-two movements One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
Classical Woodwinds - Adults - Solo
DEFINITION
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
The absolute maximum performance time for the Adult class is 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 (i.e. the names of your pieces, movements, composer names and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:16008 - Classical Woodwinds - Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Orchestral Excerpts
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39045 - Classical Woodwinds - Orchestral Excerpts One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Studies
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39046A - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Pre-Grade 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39046B - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39046C - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 2 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39046D - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 3 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39046E - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 4 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39046F - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 5 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39046G - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 6 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:39046H - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:39046I - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:39046J - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 9 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:39046K - Classical Woodwinds - Studies-Level 10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections from either RCM or CC Syllabi | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Suzuki Flute
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39047A - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute-6 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39047B - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39047C - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 2 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39047D - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 3 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:39047E - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 4 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39047F - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 5 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:39047G - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 6 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:39047H - Classical Woodwinds - Suzuki Flute -Book 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
Sacred Music
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39048 - Classical Woodwinds - Sacred Solo One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
First time in a Festival
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:39049 - Classical Woodwinds - First time in a Festival One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |