2024 Syllabus - Bands
This section is for non-professional groups.
**See Chamber/Ensembles and String categories for more classes**
All 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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class1001 - Rock Band | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1002 - Blues Band | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1003 - Folk Group | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1004 - Jazz Combo | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1005 - Country Band | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1006 - Pop Combo | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 |
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
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class1012 - Secondary School Junior Band (2 selections) | Earlybird Live$52.00 | Virtual$51.00 | |
| Class1013 - Secondary School Intermediate Band (2 selections) | Earlybird Live$52.00 | Virtual$51.00 | |
| Class1014 - Secondary School Senior Band (2 selections) | Earlybird Live$62.00 | Virtual$61.00 | |
| Class1015 - Secondary School Jazz Band (2 or 3 selections) | Earlybird Live$52.00 | Virtual$51.00 | |
| Class1016 - Elementary School Grades 4-5-6 Band (1 or 2 selections) | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1017 - Elementary School Grades 7-8 Band (2 selections) | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 |
Community Bands / Orchestras
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class1007 - Community Orchestra | Earlybird Live$62.00 | Virtual$61.00 | |
| Class1008 - Youth Orchestra | Earlybird Live$42.00 | Virtual$41.00 | |
| Class1009 - Concert Band | Earlybird Live$62.00 | Virtual$61.00 | |
| Class1010 - Jazz Band | Earlybird Live$52.00 | Virtual$51.00 | |
| Class1011 - Brass Band | Earlybird Live$52.00 | Virtual$51.00 |