2025 Syllabus - Popular Woodwinds

All selections in this category must be self-accompanied covers of commericial artists.

Piece Selection
a) Only one selection is required and must have been performed at the Local Festival, received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator. The Adjudicator will take piece choice into consideration.
b) Competitors must perform a selection from one of the following genres: pop, pop/ folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country.

General Rules
c) 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, Pro credit or subscription to a sharing website, eg. Scribd, Everand, Musescore) for each selection must be presented to the Registration desk for the Adjudicator's use on the day of competition.
d) Memorization is not required but is highly recommended.
f) No announcement of name or selection is required prior to your performance.
g) All competitors must be an amateur which shall be defined as a music student, performer, or any person who does not earn significant income ($5000/year) 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).
e) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (omfa.ca/live-festival/rules-and-regulations) must be strictly adhered to.

Not Permitted
Rap and Hip Hop
Songs listed in the RCM or CC Classical Syllabi
Animated films and selections that qualify for Songs from the Screen aned More - see the SSAM Song List here: omfa.ca/ssam-chart

ClassFee
Class:51010 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Beginning Level - Ages 6-8

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$25.00Register
Class:51011 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Primary Level - Ages 9-10

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$25.00Register
Class:51012 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$25.00Register
Class:51013 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Junior Level - Ages 13-14

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$30.00Register
Class:51014 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$30.00Register
Class:51015 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Senior Level - Ages 17-18

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$30.00Register
Class:51016 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Advanced Level - Ages 19-28

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$35.00Register
Class:51017 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Adults - Ages 29 and Above

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$35.00Register
Class:51018 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Adult and Child

One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.

Fee:$35.00Register