2027 Syllabus (subject to final changes coming from OMFA) - Schools
** Travel bursary for school groups **
Kiwanis Club has made a fund available to assist schools with travel costs. Apply here: Bursary Application Form Trustees will review all applications to determine bursary amount.
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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 | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:23120 - Elementary School Grades 4-5-6 Band One or two selection - own choice Time limit: 10 minutes | Earlybird Live:$45.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:23121 - Elementary Grades 7-8 Band Two selections - own choice Time limit: 10 minutes | Earlybird Live:$45.00 | Virtual:$43.00 | Register |
| Class:23122 - Secondary School Band Level 1 (100) One selection - own choice - Level 1 (100 standards) Time limit: 15 minutes Eligible for: Gordon V. Thompson Trophy, Yeandle Plaque | Earlybird Live:$55.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Register |
| Class:23123 - Secondary School Orchestras Level 1 (100) Two selections - own choice - Level 1 (100 standards) Time limit: 15 minutes | Earlybird Live:$55.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Register |
| Class:23124 - Secondary School Band Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300) Two selections - own choice Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300 standards) Time limit: 15 minutes Eligible for: James S. Ervin Trophy, Yeandle Plaque | Earlybird Live:$55.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Register |
| Class:23125 - Secondary School Orchestras Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300) Two selections - own choice Level 2 or 3 (200 or 300 standards) Time limit: 15 minutes | Earlybird Live:$55.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Register |
| Class:23126 - Secondary School Band Level 4 and Over (400 and Over) Two selections - own choice Level 4 or Over (400 or higher standards) Time limit: 20 minutes Eligible for: Yeandle Plaque, Ben Scott Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:23127 - Secondary School Orchestras Level 4 and Over (400 and Over) Two selections - own choice Level 4 or Over (400 or higher standards) Time limit: 20 minutes | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:23128 - Secondary School Jazz Band | Earlybird Live:$55.00 | Virtual:$53.00 | Register |