2023 Syllabus - Bands

This section is for non-professional groups.

**See Chamber/Ensembles and String categories for more classes**

Non-Professional Bands & Combos

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.

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBands_1001 - Rock BandLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands_1002 - Blues BandLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands_1003 - Folk GroupLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands 1004 - Jazz ComboLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands_1005 - Country BandLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands_1006 - Pop ComboLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register

Community Bands

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

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBands_1007 - Community OrchestraLiveclosedVirtual$61.00Register
ClassBands_1008 - Youth OrchestraLiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands_1009 - Concert BandLiveclosedVirtual$61.00Register
ClassBands_1010 - Jazz BandLiveclosedVirtual$51.00Register
ClassBands_1011 - Brass BandLiveclosedVirtual$51.00Register

School Band

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

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBands_1012 - Junior (2 selections)LiveclosedVirtual$51.00Register
ClassBands_1013 - Intermediate (2 selections)LiveclosedVirtual$51.00Register
ClassBands_1014 - Senior (2 selections)LiveclosedVirtual$61.00Register
ClassBands_1015 - Jazz Band (2 or 3 selections)LiveclosedVirtual$51.00Register
ClassBands_1016 - Grades 4-5-6 (1 or 2 selections)LiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register
ClassBands_1017 - Grades 7-8 (2 selections)LiveclosedVirtual$41.00Register