2026 Syllabus - Schools
Provincial requirements: Memorization required.
Bands, Orchestras, Choirs All levels: two (2) musically contrasting selections.
Ensembles: one (1) or two (2) selections, one of which was performed at the originating local festival, received a minimum mark of 85 and have received the recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
Classroom Choirs
Perform one selection of your choice. Accompaniment is optional. Classroom choirs must include all students registered in the class. Split classes should be entered into the grade that has the greater enrollment.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23000 - Kindergarten Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23001 - Grade 1 Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23002 - Grade 2 Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23003 - Grade 3 Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23004 - Grade 4 Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23005 - Grade 5 Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23006 - Grade 6 SA Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23007 - Grade 6 SB Changing Voice Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23008 - Grade 7 SAB Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:23009 - Grade 7 SSA Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:23010 - Grade 7 SATB Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:23011 - Grade 8 SAB Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:23012 - Grade 8 SATB Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:23013 - Grade 9 SATB Classroom Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
Grade Choirs
Perform one selection of your choice. Accompaniment is optional. Grade choirs many include students from any number of classes in one grade.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23020 - Kindergarten Grade Choir one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23021 - Grade 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Doug Mountain Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23022 - Grade 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Doug Mountain Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23023 - Grade 3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Doug Mountain Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23024 - Grade 4 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Becca Shaw Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23025 - Grade 5 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Becca Shaw Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23026 - Grade 6 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Becca Shaw Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23027 - Grade 7 SSA or SAB one selection - own choice | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:23028 - Grade 8 Grade Choir SATB one selection - own choice | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:23029 - Grade 9 SATB one selection - own choice | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
Division Choirs
Sing one song (or two if specified) of your own choosing. Accompaniment is optional unless otherwise specified. Songs may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23040 - Primary Choir Grades 1-3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Debbie Mountain Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23041 - Junior Choir Grades 4 - 6 Unison one selection - own choice Eligible for: Ida Kollman | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23042 - Junior Choir Grades 4 - 6 SA one selection - own choice Eligible for: Malcolm MacBeth Memorial Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23043 - Mixed Choir Unison Grades 1-6 two selections - own choice Eligible for: Jocelyn Memorial Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23044 - Mixed Choir Grades 1-6 SA two selections - own choice Eligible for: Becca Shaw Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23045 - Girls Choir Grades 1-6 Unison one selection - own choice Eligible for: Jackie Noble Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23046 - Boys Choir Grades 1-6 Unison one selection - own choice Eligible for: North Easthope Pipe Band Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23047 - Intermediate Choir Grades 7-8 SSA one selection - own choice Eligible for: Albert Furtney Trophy | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23048 - Intermediate Choir Grades 7-8 SAB one selection - own choice Eligible for: Albert Furtney Trophy | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:23049 - Intermediate Choir Grades 7-8 SATB one selection - own choice Eligible for: Albert Furtney Trophy | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:23050 - Girls Choir Grades 7-8 one selection with at least SA voicing - own choice Eligible for: Jackie Noble Trophy | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:23051 - Boys Choir Grades 7-8 ( one selection with a changing voice part - own choice) Eligible for: North Easthope Pipe Band Trophy | Live:$41.00 | Virtual:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:23052 - Three Voice Choir two selections - own choice | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:23053 - Mixed Voice SATB Choir two selections - own choice | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:23054 - Female Chorus SSA two selections - own choice | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:23055 - Chamber SATB (maximum 24 singers) two selections - own choice | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:23056 - Male Chorus TB two selections - own choice Eligible for: H. S. Robertson Plaque | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:23057 - Jazz Choir Any Voicing two selections - own choice | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
Readers' Theatre
English- or French-speaking groups perform a scene of their own choosing without sets, props and costumes. Participants can stand or be seated. Readers can have copies of the script in hand but memorization is recommended. A narrator may introduce the scene. Other characters may have their backs to the audience until they turn forward to enter the scene. (Entrances and exits may also be conveyed by standing and sitting or by freezing in position, then becoming animated.) Time limit: 15 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23070 - Readers' Theatre Grades 1 - 3 one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23071 - Readers' Theatre Grades 4 - 6 one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23072 - Readers' Theatre Grades 7 - 8 one selection - own choice | Live:$38.00 | Virtual:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:23073 - Readers' Theatre Grades 9 - 12 one selection - own choice | Live:$43.00 | Virtual:$37.00 | Closed |
Vocal Ensembles
Perform one song (or two contrasting songs if specified) unconducted and without accompaniment.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23080 - School Vocal Ensemble Grades 4-6 SA one selection - own choice Eligible for: Perth Music Educators' Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23081 - School Vocal Ensemble Grades 4-6 SSA one selection - own choice Eligible for: Triple Trio Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23082 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 7 SSA one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23083 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 7 SAB one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23084 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 7 SATB one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23085 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 9-10 SATB (max 12 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23086 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 9-10 SSA (6-9 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23087 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 9-10 SAB (max 9 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23088 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 11-12 SATB (max 12 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23089 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 11-12 SSA (6-9 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23090 - School Vocal Ensemble Grade 11-12 SAB (max 9 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23091 - School Vocal Ensemble Madrigal SATB (max 12 voices) two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
Instrumental Ensembles
Perform one or two selections, original or published. Published music must be available for the adjudicator. Accompaniment is optional.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23100 - Rhythm Band Kindergarten one selection - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Closed |
| Class:23101 - Percussion Ensemble K - Grade 3 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Closed |
| Class:23102 - Percussion Ensemble Grades 4-6 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23103 - Recorder Group Grades K-6 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23104 - Ukulele Group Grades K-6 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23105 - Guitar Group Grades K-6 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23106 - Percussion Ensemble Grades 7-8 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23107 - Percussion Ensemble Grades 9 - 12 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23108 - Brass Ensemble Grades 9 - 12 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
| Class:23109 - Woodwind Ensemble Grades 9 - 12 one or two selections - own choice | Live:$39.00 | Virtual:$33.00 | Closed |
Ensembles (4 - 15 players)
Up to fifteen 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23110 - School Rock Combo one or two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
| Class:23111 - School Blues Combo one or two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
| Class:23112 - School Folk Combo one or two selections - own choice | Live:$45.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:23113 - School Country Combo one or two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
| Class:23114 - School Pop Combo one or two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
| Class:23115 - School Jazz Combo one or two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
School Bands/Orchestras
Teachers should choose the level of difficulty that best suits the students in the band. Selections should be musically contrasting.
For repertoire suggestions please visit MusicFest Canada: 2026 Concert Band Syllabus
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23120 - Elementary School Grades 4-5-6 Band Grades 4-5-6 - Time limit: 10 min for two (2) selections. one or two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
| Class:23121 - Elementary Grades 7-8 Band Grades 7-8 - Time limit: 10 min for two (2) selections. two selections - own choice | Live:$49.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Closed |
| Class:23122 - Secondary School Band Level 1 (100) Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections Level 1 (100 standards) two selections - own choice Eligible for: Yeandle Plaque, Gordon V. Thompson Trophy | Live:$59.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Closed |
| Class:23123 - Secondary School Orchestras Level 1 (100) Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections Level 1 (100 standards) two selections - own choice | Live:$59.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Closed |
| Class:23124 - Secondary School Band Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300) Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300 standards) two selections - own choice Eligible for: James S. Ervin Trophy, Yeandle Plaque | Live:$59.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Closed |
| Class:23125 - Secondary School Orchestras Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300) Time limit: 15 min for two (2) selections Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300 standards) two selections - own choice | Live:$59.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Closed |
| Class:23126 - Secondary School Band Level 4 and Over (400 and Over) Time limit: 20 min for two (2) selections Level 4 and Over (400 or higher standards) two selections - own choice Eligible for: Yeandle Plaque, Ben Scott Memorial Trophy | Live:$69.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Closed |
| Class:23127 - Secondary School Orchestras Level 4 and Over (400 and Over) Time limit: 20 min for two (2) selections Level 4 and Over (400 or higher standards) two selections - own choice | Live:$69.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Closed |
| Class:23128 - Secondary School Jazz Band Jazz - Time limit: 25 min for 2 selections. two selections - own choice Eligible for: Jazz Band Trophy | Live:$59.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Closed |
Choral Speaking
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23060 - Kindergarten one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23061 - Primary Grades 1-3 Choral Speaking one selection - max. 3 min. Eligible for: Stratford Kiwanis Club Trophy | Live:$23.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23062 - Junior Grades 4-6 Choral Speaking one selection - max. 5 min. Eligible for: David Strahan Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:23063 - Intermediate Grades 7-8 Choral Speaking one selection - max. 7 min. | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |