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.
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: Gordon V. Thompson Trophy, Yeandle Plaque | 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 |