2024 Syllabus - Composition

Although there is a performance element to these classes, they are intended to gauge participants' ability to share what they create; i.e. musical notation or the ability to write down their works. Accordingly, participants are asked to provide written music as well as a digital file of their composition by Mon., March 27, 2023. Participants will also be asked to perform their music live at the Festival.

Entry fees include a workshop with the Adjudicator. This will be scheduled at a mutually agreeable time for participants and Adjudicator.

Digital

This class is for original compositions in any musical genre. You may use as many sequenced parts as you wish. Time limits: 5 min for ages 9 & under, 7 min for all others. An additional 5 min is permitted for setup.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class1801 - Junior 12 & UnderEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class1802 - Intermediate 13 - 18Earlybird Live$37.00Virtual$36.00
Class1803 - Senior 19 - 28Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class1804 - Later Stages / Adult 29 & OverEarlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00

Instrumental

This class is for original compositions written for Brass, Woodwinds or Percussion instruments. Time limit: 10 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class1805 - Junior 12 & UnderEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class1806 - Intermediate 13 - 18Earlybird Live$37.00Virtual$36.00
Class1807 - Senior 19 - 28Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class1808 - Later Stages / Adult 29 & OverEarlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00

Piano

This class is intended for original composition in any style for piano. You may include other instruments or voice in addition to piano but piano is the feature instrument, not simply accompaniment. Time limit: 10 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class1809 - Junior 12 & UnderEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class1810 - Intermediate 13 - 18Earlybird Live$37.00Virtual$36.00
Class1811 - Senior 19 - 28Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class1812 - Later Stages / Adult 29 & OverEarlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00

Songwriting

Compose a song in any style, with or without accompaniment. Time limit: 10 min

For Junior - provide a copy of the lyrics for your composition along with a recording.
For Senior - provide a lead sheet showing the chords and lyrics of your composition along with a recording.
For Open - provide complete notated music and a recording.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class1813 - Junior 12 & UnderEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class1814 - Intermediate 13 - 18Earlybird Live$37.00Virtual$36.00
Class1815 - Senior 19 - 28Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class1816 - Later Stages / Adult 29 & OverEarlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00

Strings

This class is intended for original composition, instrumental or string/vocal, for any string instrument including Guitar and Harp. Time limit: 10 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class1817 - Junior 12 & UnderEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class1818 - Intermediate 13 - 18Earlybird Live$37.00Virtual$36.00
Class1819 - Senior 19 - 28Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class1820 - Later Stages / Adult 29 & OverEarlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00

Voice

This class is intended for original composition in classical style for one or more voice parts. Time limit: 10 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class1821 - Junior 12 & UnderEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class1822 - Intermediate 13 - 18Earlybird Live$37.00Virtual$36.00
Class1823 - Senior 19 - 28Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class1824 - Later Stages / Adult 29 & OverEarlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00