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
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are required to play one selection only.
Competitors must enter the class corresponding to the age of the oldest member of the duet/trio.
The maximum performance time for each level are listed below:
Beginner Levels (Ages 6-8): Five (5) minutes
Primary Levels (Ages 9-10): Five (5) minutes
Elementary Levels (Ages 11-12): Five (5) minutes
Junior Levels (Ages 13-14): Eight (8) minutes
Intermediate Levels (Ages 15-16): Ten (10) minutes
Senior Levels (Ages 17-18): Ten (10) minutes
Advanced Levels Ages 19-28):Ten (10) minutes
Amateur Adults (Ages 29 and Above): Ten (10) minutes
Adult & Child: Ten (10) 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" in any field will not be accepted and will result in disqualification.
Class | Fee | |
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Class:51010 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Beginning Level - Ages 6-8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Class:51011 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Class:51012 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Class:51013 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
Class:51014 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
Class:51015 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
Class:51016 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Advanced Level - Ages 19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Class:51017 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Class:51018 - Popular Woodwinds - Duets and Trios - Adult and Child One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |