2023 Syllabus - Brass

Provincial qualifying

Perform musically contrasting selections from the current editions of approved syllabi. Selections must be at the same level and at the level at which the participant is currently studying. If the competitor has passed an exam prior to December 31st, 2022 they cannot enter that level. For French horn, trombone and euphonium competitors, selections not listed in the approved syllabi will still be accepted if accompanied by a verification of grade/level from a local music teacher or conservatory of music. Please note, unlike the RCM and CC, all selections must be the same grade/level for the Provincial Competition. Memorization is not required but is highly recommended.
Maximum combined times:
Level 1 to Level 7 – Fifteen (15) minutes for two (2) selections
Level 8 & Level 9 – Twenty (25) minutes for two (2) selections
Level 10 – Thirty-Five (35) minutes for two (2) selections
Diploma (max of 2 yrs at ARCT level) - Forty (40) minutes for two (2) selections
Open (ARCT level or higher) - Sixty (60) minutes for three (3) selections

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1201 - Level 1LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1202 - Level 2LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1203 - Level 3LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1204 - Level 4LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1205 - Level 5LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1206 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1207 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtual$45.00Register
ClassBrass_1208 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtual$45.00Register
ClassBrass_1209 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtual$45.00Register
ClassBrass_1210 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register
ClassBrass_1211 - DiplomaLiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register
ClassBrass_1212 - OpenLiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register

Solo- By level

Perform a selection from the approved syllabi. French horn and trombone may perform selections that are at equivalent level but not listed in syllabi. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit: 7 min

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1213 - Level 1 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1214 - Level 2 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1215 - Level 3 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1216 - Level 4 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1217 - Level 5 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1218 - Level 6 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1219 - Level 7 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1220 - Level 8 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1221 - Level 9 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1222 - Level 10 (1 selection)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1223 - Level Diploma (two consecutive mvts)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1224 - Level OpenLiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register

Solo - By year of study

Perform one or two selections of your own choosing. The year of study is based on when you first started playing your instrument, not when you began individual instruction. Please select accordingly. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit: 7 min

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1225 - 1st Year of StudyLiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1226 - 2nd Year of StudyLiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1227 - 3rd Year of StudyLiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1228 - 4th Year of StudyLiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1229 - 5th Year of Study or moreLiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register

Solo - Canadian composer

Perform a selection of your choice by a Canadian composer.

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1230 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1231 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1232 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1233 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1234 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1235 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1236 - Later Stages (age 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register

Solo - Concerto

Perform one movement of a Concerto. Orchestral part will be played on a second piano.

Junior - Time limit: 20 min
Intermediate - Time limit: 20 min
Senior - Time limit: 20 min
Diploma - Time limit: 25 min
Open - Time limit: 25 min

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1237 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1238 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtual$45.00Register
ClassBrass_1239 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register
ClassBrass_1240 - DiplomaLiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register
ClassBrass_1241 - OpenLiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register

Solo - Jazz

Perform a selection of your choice in the jazz idiom.

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1242 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1243 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1244 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1245 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1246 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1247 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1248 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register

Solo - Light music

Perform a selection of your choice from this mainly British style of orchestral music, less solemn and usually shorter than other Western classical compositions. Composers such as Leroy Anderson, Albert Ketelbey, Roger Quilter, John Rutter.

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1249 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1250 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1251 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1252 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1253 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1254 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1255 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register

Solo - Popular

Perform a selection in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country.

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1256 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1257 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1258 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtual$20.00Register
ClassBrass_1259 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtual$23.00Register
ClassBrass_1260 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1261 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register
ClassBrass_1262 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over)LiveclosedVirtual$25.00Register

Solo - Recital

Perform two musically contrasting selections at your current level of study. Selections need not be memorized. Please indicate instrument on your entry.

ClassLiveVirtual
ClassBrass_1263 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1264 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1265 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtual$39.00Register
ClassBrass_1266 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtual$45.00Register
ClassBrass_1267 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register
ClassBrass_1268 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register
ClassBrass_1269 - Later Stages (ages 30 and over)LiveclosedVirtual$49.00Register