This section is for non-professional groups.
**See Chamber/Ensembles and String categories for more classes**
Up to eight performers (including vocalist) may perform original or published arrangements. Play two selections. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit: 10 min
Festival will provide two microphones and a piano or keyboard. All other equipment including amplifier must be supplied by participant. Please include a list of instruments on your entry.
Class | Live | Virtual | |
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ClassBands_1001 - Rock Band | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1002 - Blues Band | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1003 - Folk Group | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands 1004 - Jazz Combo | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1005 - Country Band | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1006 - Pop Combo | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
Perform musically contrasting selections of your own choosing. Time limits MUST include introductions. Adjudicator will deduct marks if bands exceed the stated time limits:
Community orchestra - Time limit: 25 min for two (2) selections
Youth orchestra - Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections
Concert band - Time limit: 25 min for three (3) selections including one concert march
Jazz band - Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections
Brass band - Time limit:15 min for two (2) or three (3) selections
Class | Live | Virtual | |
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ClassBands_1007 - Community Orchestra | Liveclosed | Virtual$61.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1008 - Youth Orchestra | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1009 - Concert Band | Liveclosed | Virtual$61.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1010 - Jazz Band | Liveclosed | Virtual$51.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1011 - Brass Band | Liveclosed | Virtual$51.00 | Register |
Teachers should choose the level of difficulty that best suits the students in the band. Selections should be musically contrasting.
Junior - Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections MusicFest Canada Level 100 standards
Intermediate - Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections MusicFest Canada Level 200 or 300 standards
Senior - Time limit: 20 min for two (2) selections MusicFest Canada Level 400 or higher standards
Jazz - Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections
Grades 4-5-6 - Time limit: 10 min for two (2) selections
Grades 7-8 - Time limit: 10 min for two (2) selections
Class | Live | Virtual | |
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ClassBands_1012 - Junior (2 selections) | Liveclosed | Virtual$51.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1013 - Intermediate (2 selections) | Liveclosed | Virtual$51.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1014 - Senior (2 selections) | Liveclosed | Virtual$61.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1015 - Jazz Band (2 or 3 selections) | Liveclosed | Virtual$51.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1016 - Grades 4-5-6 (1 or 2 selections) | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |
ClassBands_1017 - Grades 7-8 (2 selections) | Liveclosed | Virtual$41.00 | Register |