OFFICIAL 2016 SYLLABUS - Kiwanis Music and Arts Festival of St

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OFFICIAL 2016 SYLLABUS
It is the responsibility of every
LOCAL FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
to ensure that each Provincial competitor has read
and fully understood all parts of this Syllabus.
Photocopy this entire Syllabus, or any portion thereof, as needed.
All entries must be checked by the local festival committee before
being submitted to the OMFA Office.
2016 Provincial Finals Competition
Location: Peterborough, Ontario
May 30 to June 4, 2016
Ontario Music Festivals Association Inc.
Pam Allen
1422 Bayview Ave., Unit A, Toronto, Ontario M4G 3A7
1-888-307-OMFA (6632)
Email: [email protected]
WEBSITE: www.omfa.info
IMPORTANT: Please see page 2 for entry deadlines
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Revised October 2015
Ontario Music Festivals Association Provincial Finals Competition 2016 SYLLABUS
ENTRY DEADLINES
The following deadlines for Solo and Chamber groups have been established for festivals based on when each
festival is held. Should this cause any unforeseen difficulty for a festival,
contact the Provincial Administrator to make alternative arrangements at 1-888-307-6632 or [email protected]
Entry Deadlines for Festivals
February 1, 2016:
Rotary Music Festival – Burlington (November 3-15, 2015)
Oakville Vocal Arts Festival (November 18-28, 2015)
April 1, 2016:
Kingston Kiwanis Music Festival (Feb. 23 - Mar. 4, 2016)
Norfolk Musical Arts Festival (Feb. 22 - 26, 2016)
Pickering GTA Music Festival (Feb. 1 - 12, 2016)
April 14, 2016:
Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto (Feb. 22 - March 4, 2016)
Pembroke Kiwanis Music Festival (Feb. 16 - Mar. 4, 2016)
Pickering Rotary Music Festival (Feb. 25 - Mar. 10, 2016)
May 2, 2016:
Chatham Kiwanis Music Festival (April 4 - 15, 2016)
Cornwall Kinsmen Music Festival (April 5 - 10, 2016)
Kiwanis Music Festival of Sudbury (March 29 - April 8, 2016)
Lakehead Festival of Music and the Arts (April 8 - 16, 2016)
Oshawa-Whitby Kiwanis Music Festival (April 4 - 15, 2016)
Peterborough Kiwanis Music Festival (March 29 - April 8, 2016)
Quinte Rotary Music Festival (April 11 - 15, 2016)
Stamford Kiwanis Music Festival (April 4 -14, 2016)
South Simcoe Arts Council Music Festival (End of April)
May 6, 2016:
Alexandria MCM Festival (April 15 - 24, 2016)
Barrie Music Festival (April 4 - 22, 2016)
Brockville Lions Club Music Festival (April 17 - April 21, 2016)
Grey County Kiwanis Festival of Music (April 11 - 22, 2016)
Kenora District Festival of the Arts (April 4-19, 2016)
Kiwanis Music Festival of St. Catharines (April 11 - 22, 2016)
Kiwanis Music Festival of London (April 4 - 22, 2016)
Woodstock Rotary Music Festival (April 4 - 15, 2016)
May 12, 2016:
Brantford Kiwanis Music Festival (May 2 - 11, 2016)
Carleton Place & Beckwith Music Society (Mary 2 - 6, 2016)
Durham Showcase Festival (End of April)
Kitchener-Waterloo Kiwanis Music Festival (April 14 - 30, 2016)
Kiwanis Music Festival of Guelph (April 4 - 28, 2016)
Kiwanis Music Festival, National Capital Region (March 29 - May 3, 2016)
Kiwanis Festival of the Performing Arts – Stratford (April 4 - May 2, 2016)
Kiwanis Music Festival Windsor-Essex County (April 25 - May 6, 2016)
Lambton County Music Festival (April 29 - May 6, 2016)
Midwestern Ontario Rotary Music Festival (April 18 - 30, 2016)
Newmarket Lions Club Music Festival (April 11 - 30, 2016)
Niagara Musical Theatre & Voice Festival (May 4 - 7, 2016)
North York Music Festival (April 1 - 24, 2016)
Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival (April 11 - 29, 2016)
Peel Music Festival (March 21 - April 30, 2016)
Sault Ste. Marie Music Festival (April 18 - 30, 2016)
Stirling Festival of Sacred Praise (April 17 - 30, 2016)
Yip’s Music Festival (April 16-17, Apr. 22-24, May 1, 2016)
The above dates are final deadline dates but early submission of entries is encouraged.
NOTE! Recorded Competition Deadline is May 18th for ALL festivals
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It is the responsibility of BOTH the local festivals AND the competitors to read this
syllabus in its entirety prior to submitting an Application Form for competitions. By
submitting an Application Form, both the local festival and the competitor agree to have
read, understood, and to abide by the regulations contained herein.
1.0
CLASSES OF COMPETITIONS AND ELIGIBILITY
1.1
GENERAL RULES
In order to recommend competitors for the Provincial Competitions, local music festivals must be members of
OMFA in good standing. Dues, fees and statistic forms must also be up-to-date and submitted before entries can
be accepted.
1.2
All competitors must live or study in the Province of Ontario, (with the exception of the National Capital
Region graded entrants who may live in the Gatineau, Quebec area) and have received the recommendation of
the adjudicator of the local festival to attend the Provincial Festival and have received a mark of at least 85% in at
least one entry at the local level.
1.2.1
"Non-competitive classes are eligible to proceed to the Provincial Music Festival providing the
Adjudicator assigns a mark of 85 or higher. That mark does not have to be distributed to the local
participant, but it must be included on the Provincial registration form with the Adjudicator's signature.
1.3
For the purpose of these competitions an amateur shall be defined as follows: A music student or any person
whose principal means of livelihood is not obtained from the performance of music in the particular category in
which he/she is competing even though from time to time such a person is in receipt of remuneration for musical
services rendered, but not on a full-time basis. Persons possessing either ACTRA or EQUITY full membership
cards are considered professional and are therefore ineligible for Provincial Competitions.
1.4
Competitors in all classes shall not have reached their 29th birthday as of December 31st prior to the Provincial
Festival. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS RULE APPLIES TO ALL COMPETITORS, INCLUDING VOICE.
1.5
Competitors wishing to proceed to the National Music Festival may not be over the age of 28 on December 31
prior to the National Music Festival.
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1.5.1
1.5.2
Competitors younger than 14 are eligible to enter Open classes at the Provincial festival and are eligible to
be recommended to the National Music Festival, but parents/guardians must be aware that they will be
required to accompany and must be fully responsible for the competitor at this event. All costs related to
this must be borne by the parents. The competitor and parent/guardian must stay onsite as per National
Music Festival Rules.
It is presumed that competitors entering Open Classes at the Provincial festival have been made aware of
the National Music Festival. If is further presumed that if they win the class it is expected that the
competitor will proceed to the National Festival. The National syllabus may be found at www.fcmf.org.
1.6
Should a competitor be recommended to attend the Provincial Festival by more than one local festival, OMFA will
accept only the first correctly completed application form for that competitor.
1.7
A competitor will be ineligible to attend as an OPEN Competitor if he/she has been recommended to attend
Provincials in any of the DIPLOMA or GRADED categories for the same instrument. Conversely, performers in
the DIPLOMA or GRADED Competitions are not eligible to be performers in the OPEN Competitions for the
same instrument.
1.8
Once a competitor has competed at the Open level – they may not enter a lower grade level with the same
instrument.
1.9
If a competitor places first in any grade level – the may not enter the same grade level the following year.
1.9.1
If a competitor wins at the Diploma level they must proceed to the Open category the following year,
regardless of whether they have attained their official ARCT designation.
1.10
A competitor may enter an Open category as many times as they like – as long as they have not proceeded to the
National Competition and come first in their instrument.
1.11
Repertoire may not be used if the competitor has performed it at any previous Provincial Competition.
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1.12
In the event that competitors have taken partial examinations with either Conservatory prior to December
31 of the previous calendar year, they must not have completed the repertoire section of their Conservatory
exam at that grade level.
1.13
Music stands are not provided for solo or chamber groups.
1.14
If fewer than 5 entries are received for any discipline, OMFA reserves the right to cancel the class.
1.15
In a year when a new RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus is introduced, the previous syllabus may be used for
one year only. For reference, all RCM syllabi are available online at
https://examinations.rcmusic.ca/publications-0
1.16
The Association reserves the right to reject any entry for any reason.
1.17
Entry fees will not be refunded after a Festival's OMFA deadline, except under circumstances where the
entry is refused by the Association. In this case the Association will withhold a $50 processing fee.
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2.0
OPEN CLASSES – NATIONAL CLASS
Classes offered are the same as those of the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals. Performance classes are
numbered as follows:
VOICE
Class 1
CHAMBER GROUPS
Class 6
PIANO
Class 2
CLASSICAL GUITAR
Class 7
STRINGS
Class 3
PERCUSSION
Class 8
WOODWINDS
Class 4
MUSIC THEATRE
Class 9
BRASS
Class 5
2.0.1
2.0.2
2.1
Definition of “Open Category” (Classes 1-8): Students must perform at the Associate level or higher.
At least two consecutive movements for the National Festival must be prepared to perform a complete
Sonata (piano only) or Concerto at the National level plus one own choice selection. Please note that
this does not mean they have attained their ARCT - simply that they are playing at that level.
Please note: For Class 5 - Brass - competitors are permitted to play pieces at the Grade 10 level
and higher.
Definition of “Open Category” (Class 9): Students must be performing musical theatre at an
exceptional level and be prepared to sing 3 different songs at Provincials and 5 different songs as laid out
in the National Syllabus (www.fcmf.org) Students hoping to proceed to the National Music Festival must
enter this class. There is no minimum age, but students must be under the age of 28 as of December 31
prior to the Provincial Festival. Competitors may also be recommended to their appropriate “age”
category as listed in 2.5 below. However, it must be noted that the same repertoire cannot be used in both
classes.
2.0.3
A local music festival may designate a maximum of two competitors to compete in each of the nine
OPEN Class categories at the Provincial Festival.
2.0.4
Please note that Class 8 - Percussion is not a live competition at either the provincial or national level.
Entries will be submitted by video DVD (both audio and picture).
DIPLOMA CLASSES
Classes are offered for solo performances at the Diploma Conservatory level, for the following classes: Voice,
Piano, Strings, Harp, Classical Guitar, Woodwinds, Trumpet and Brass. Conservatory levels are determined by
the current Syllabi of either the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) or Conservatory Canada (London). All
repertoire must be found in the current Royal Conservatory of Music Syllabus or Conservatory Canada
Syllabus. Exceptions will not be permitted. Concert études are permitted at this level. Pieces listed in the
Licentiate syllabi are not permitted.
Selections not found in either Syllabus will NOT be accepted with the exception of Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn,
Trombone, Euphonium, and Harp. In the event that an Oboe, Bassoon, Brass or Harp selection is not listed in the
syllabus of either Conservatory, the local festival must include verification of grade level. This verification can be
obtained from your Local adjudicator or either Conservatory of Music.
2.1.1
Definition of “Diploma Level”: For students who are studying at the Associate Level but have NOT
completed the Associate Diploma as of December 31st of the previous year and who do not wish the
opportunity to proceed to the National Music Festival. Two pieces at the diploma level must be
performed. If one selection is a sonata, at least two contrasting movements (a minuet and trio is
considered one movement) must be performed. Piano Concerti are not allowed at this level. One
selection MUST have been performed at a local festival
2.1.2
A local music festival may designate a maximum of two competitors to be a Diploma Competitor at the
Provincial Festival in each class (Voice, Piano, Strings, Harp, Classical Acoustic Guitar, Woodwinds,
Brass).
2.1.3
Once a competitor has competed in the Open category they cannot go back and compete in Diploma
classes in future years.
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2.2
GRADED CLASSES
Classes are offered for solo performances in each of Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 and Grade 10 Conservatory levels,
for the following disciplines: Brass, Classical Acoustic Guitar, Piano, Strings, Woodwinds and Voice.
New this year: Grade 6 classes will be offered in Piano, Strings and Voice. Festivals are permitted to send
ONE competitor in each class.
Competitors entering classes in brass and woodwinds (excluding trumpet, clarinet, saxophone and flute)
may also enter at the Grade 6 level.
Conservatory levels are determined by the current Syllabi of either the Royal Conservatory of Music (Toronto) or
Conservatory Canada (London), and all repertoire must be found and performed as listed in the Syllabi.
Selections not found in either Syllabus will NOT be accepted with the exception of Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn,
Trombone, Euphonium and Harp. In the event that an Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium or
Harp selection is not listed in the syllabus of either Conservatory, the local festival must include verification of
grade level. This verification can be obtained from your Local adjudicator or Music teacher.
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.3
PERCUSSION
Classes are offered at four levels:
Advanced: Students between the ages of 19-28 as of December 31 prior to the Provincial Festival.
Senior: Students between the ages of 17-18 as of December 31 prior to the Provincial Festival.
Intermediate: Students between the ages of 14-16 as of December 31 prior to the Provincial Festival.
Junior: Students between the ages of 11-13 as of December 31 prior to the Provincial Festival.
2.3.1
2.3.2
2.4
A local festival may designate a maximum of two advanced competitors, two senior competitors, two
intermediate competitors and two junior competitors.
Percussion is not a live competition at either the provincial or national level. Entries will be
submitted by DVD (both audio and picture)
SPEECH & DRAMA
Classes are offered at four levels:
2.4.1
2.5
A local music festival may designate a maximum of two competitors to be a Graded Competitor at the
Provincial Festival in each class (Voice, Piano, Strings, Classical Acoustic Guitar, Harp, Woodwinds,
Brass) and at each grade level, excepts as noted in 2.2.2
A local music festival may designate ONE competitor to the Grade 6 Piano, Strings and Voice class
Studies as listed in the Conservatory Canada or RCM syllabi are NOT eligible to be listed as pieces for
graded competition (Grades 6-10).
Pieces from the RCM Popular Selection List and the Conservatory Canada Idioms lists are not
permitted.
Both pieces performed must be at the same grade level.
Please note that BRASS competitors playing at the grade 10 level are permitted to enter the OPEN
class.
A local festival may designate a maximum of two advanced competitors, two senior competitors, two
intermediate competitors and two junior competitors.
MUSIC THEATRE
Classes are offered at five levels:
Elementary: Students between the ages of 11-12 as of December 31 prior to the Provincial Festival.
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2.5.1
2.5.2.
2.6
A local festival may designate a maximum two advanced competitors, two senior competitors, two
intermediate competitors, two junior competitors, and two elementary competitors.
If a competitor wins in an age level in Music Theatre at Provincials, they must compete in the next age
group the following year, regardless of age.
PIANO CONCERTOS
Classes are offered at five levels:
Elementary: Students aged 10 and under as of December 31 prior to the Provincial Festival.
2.6.1
2.6.2.
A local festival may designate a maximum two advanced competitors, two senior competitors, two
intermediate competitors, two junior competitors, and two elementary competitors. This is considered a
separate class from the regular graded classes. It is possible that a competitor could be recommended to
both a graded class and the piano concerto class.
If a competitor wins in an age level in Piano Concertos at Provincials, they must compete in the next age
group the following year, regardless of age.
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3.0
3.1
APPLICATION FORMS
The local festival adjudicator and the local festival secretary must sign application forms. The competitor, who
thereby indicates that he/she has read, understood and accepted the rules of the Provincial Competition and
accepted the terms as outlined regarding the Privacy Act, must also sign the form.
3.2
Full information must be included in all spaces, including names of composers, movements of works, accurate
performance times, etc. If the applicant has any special scheduling request, it must be stated on the Application
form in the space provided. We must point out that compliance cannot be guaranteed and such special requests
will be given every consideration provided that request is made on the original application form.
3.3
The full Entry Fee for each competitor must accompany the Application Form. The entry fee is not refundable
for any reason.
3.4
It is essential that the accompanist be listed on the entry form. The name of the accompanist, if any is needed,
must be included in the appropriate space on the Application Form; scheduling without conflicts depends on this
information.
3.5
Application Forms must be completed in full or they will be subject to rejection.
3.6
The entry deadline dates for applications have been set according to when each festival is held in Ontario. Please
refer to page 2 of this Syllabus for your festival’s closing date. Completed applications and full entry fees MUST
reach the Provincial office NO LATER THAN 5:00 pm. Late applications will NOT be accepted. Competitors
should apply early.
4.0
4.1
ENTRY FEES
The Entry Fee is established by OMFA after all foreseeable costs and sponsorships are budgeted.
4.2
The Entry Fee will cover the competitor’s participation in the Festival and DOES NOT cover accommodation,
meals, travel or accompanists. All living costs while attending the Provincial Festival and accompanist expenses
are the responsibility of the competitor.
4.3
Because fixed costs for the Provincial Festival must be determined and budgeted in advance, Entry Fees, once
submitted, are non-refundable for any reason.
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5.0
PERFORMANCE RULES - SPECIFIC
5.0.1
OPEN (NATIONAL) CLASSES
5.0.2
OPEN VOICE
The local festival adjudicator must have recommended the competitor from one of the following
selections and this selection must be performed at the Provincial Finals:
(a) One selection from an Opera with recitative where applicable in original key and original language;
(b) One aria from a major sacred work with recitative where applicable.
(c) Multi-movement/song cycle – at least four movements of the selection or a complete song cycle if
less than four movements
Voice competitors must perform three selections in two or more languages at the Provincial Festival.
(a) One selection must be from an operatic aria, with recitative where applicable, in the original key and
language, from the standard repertoire.
(b) One selection must be from a sacred aria, with recitative where applicable, in the original key, from
the standard repertoire.
(c) One selection must be a Multi-movement/song cycle – a minimum of four movements of the
selection to be performed at the National Festival, or a complete song cycle if less than four
movements.
The maximum performance time is 40 minutes. Accurate performance times must be included on the
Application. The adjudicator will stop the performer after 40 minutes.
All selections MUST be memorized. No introductory remarks or comments are to be made by
competitors from the stage during performance. Performers risk disqualification by making such
remarks.
Competitors shall not have reached their 29th birthday as of December 31st prior to the Provincial Festival.
5.0.3
OPEN PIANO
The competitor must perform at least two consecutive movements from a Senior Sonata, Concerto or
concerted work (i.e., any composition originally written for solo instrument with orchestral
accompaniment). One movement must have been performed at a local festival. Orchestral introductions
by accompanists may be abridged. (It is required to perform the complete concerto or sonata at the
National competition) The other selection will be the competitor’s own choice, but may not be another
concerto or another movement of the same concerto or sonata.
All selections MUST be memorized.
Maximum performance time is 40 minutes. Accurate performance times must be included on the
Application. The adjudicator will stop the performer after 40 minutes.
5.0.4
OPEN STRING, WOODWIND & BRASS CLASSES
Competitors must perform at least two consecutive movements of a senior concerto or concerted work
(i.e., any composition for solo instrument with orchestral accompaniment) for their first selection. One
movement must have been performed at a local festival. Musical introductions by accompanists may
be abridged. The other selection will be the competitor’s own choice, but must not be another movement
of the work performed above.
All selections, including Sonatas, MUST be memorized.
Maximum performance time is 40 minutes. Minimum performance time is 20 minutes. Accurate
performance times must be included on the Application. The adjudicator will stop the performer after
40 minutes.
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5.0.5
OPEN CHAMBER GROUPS
The majority of members in a chamber group must study or reside in the Province of Ontario. Members
are requested to state the voice category or instrument of each member on the application form. The
group may be a combination of any recognized orchestral instruments including harp, guitar, recorder
and/or percussion, with or without piano and/or one voice, with a minimum of three and a maximum of
six performers, one performer to a part. When a piano is included, the piano part must be original
and not an orchestral reduction.
The group must perform only two selections, consisting of: (a) at least two consecutive movements of
own-choice selection, one movement of which must have been performed at the local level; and (b) one
own-choice selection which is not another movement of (a) above.
Original scores only must be used by the performers and provided for the adjudicator. Photocopies are
not permitted.
Maximum performance time is 40 minutes. Accurate performance times must be included on the
Application. The adjudicator will stop the performers after 40 minutes. Memorization is not required
for this class. Music stands are not provided by OMFA. If required, chamber groups must bring their
own.
5.0.6
OPEN CLASSICAL ACOUSTIC GUITAR
The competitor must perform two selections consisting of:
a) One own choice selection of a Senior or Advanced Work, that may be a multi-movement work, or at
least two consecutive movements of a concerto.
b) One own-choice selection, but not another movement of the above work.
When appropriate, piano accompaniment is permissible. All selections MUST be memorized.
The maximum performance time limit is 40 minutes. Accurate performance times must be included on
the Application. The adjudicator will stop the performer after 40 minutes.
5.0.7
NATIONAL MUSIC THEATRE CLASS
The competitor must perform three selections consisting of:
a) One music theatre Ballad selection performed at the local festival
b) One music theatre Up-Tempo selection performed at the local festival.
c) One own-choice selection of standard music theatre repertoire.
Piano accompaniment only. Selections MUST be memorized. All selections are to be sung from a
published score, in the published key (no transposition), of a staged musical and be gender/voice type
appropriate. Competitors may use costumes, one (1) hand prop per selection, and stage movement (no
dance break). Spoken passages are allowed only if published in the score provided.
The term “Up-Tempo” is used to describe music with a lively tempo, often comedy, e,g. – One Hundred
Easy Ways (from Wonderful Town). The term “Ballad” is used to describe music with a slower tempo,
often of a serious or introspective nature, e.g. – On My Own (from Les Miserables).
The following is a definition of the Music Theatre Repertoire:
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Tin Pan Alley era (1920 – 1949) – Composers such as Berlin, Kern, Gershwin, Porter, Rodgers
and Hart, Weill, etc.
•
The Golden Age (1943-1974) – Composers such as Rodgers and Hammerstein, Lerner and
Loewe, Bock and Harnick, Sondheim etc.
•
Contemporary Musical Theatre repertoire (1974 – present day) – Composers such as Sondheim,
Kander and Ebb, Schwartz, Finn, Jason Robert Brown, etc.
One selection by Sondheim is recommended.
Selections are not to include operetta/light opera (e.g. Romberg, Johann Strauss, Lehar, Offenbach, etc.).
The maximum performance time limit is 40 minutes
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5.1
DIPLOMA CLASSES
Selections performed must be from the associate level of the CURRENT Royal Conservatory of Music
(Toronto) or Conservatory Canada (London) Syllabus.
Competitors must ensure that the page number of the syllabus they are using is listed on their
application forms. Selections not found in either Syllabus will NOT be accepted with the exception
of French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Harp, Classical Guitar and Woodwinds (excluding flute).
In the event that French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Harp, Classical Guitar or Woodwinds (excluding
flute) pieces are NOT listed in the syllabus of either Conservatory, the local festival must include
written verification of grade level. This verification can be obtained from your Local adjudicator,
teacher or either Conservatory of Music.
All performances, with the exception of String Sonatas and all Brass or Woodwinds repertoire,
must be from memory.
The absolute maximum performance time is forty (40) minutes. Accurate performance times must be
included on the Application. The adjudicator may stop the performer after 40 minutes.
Diploma Competitors, except vocal, will perform two (2) selections, with a maximum combined total
time limit of forty (40) minutes. Performers may count one or more movements of a multi-movement
work as one selection only. The second selection may be own-choice but must not be another movement
from the first selection. Both selections must be musically contrasting, and the Adjudicator will take
choice of material into consideration. At least one selection must have been performed at the originating
local festival and have received the recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
In the Diploma Vocal class, competitors must perform in at least two languages. Competitors will
perform three (3) selections, with a maximum combined total time limit of forty (40) minutes. Performers
may count one movement of a multi-movement work as one selection only. Selections must be musically
contrasting, and the Adjudicator will take choice of material into consideration. At least one selection
must have been performed at the originating local festival and have received the recommendation of the
local Adjudicator. Oral introductions are not permitted.
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5.2
GRADED CLASSES (Grades 6-10)
Selections performed must be from the appropriate grade level of the Royal Conservatory of Music (2008
or 2015) or Conservatory Canada (London) CURRENT Syllabus.
For conservatory levels for which there are no grade 7 levels (i.e. some brass and woodwind instruments),
grade 6 can be entered. Grade 6 classes will also be offered this year for Piano, Strings and Voice
only.
A competitor must play pieces as specified within their grade level. Pieces listed a grade “up” are not
permitted, nor are RCM Popular Selection List pieces and Conservatory Canada Contemporary
idioms repertoire.
Studies as listed in the Conservatory Canada or RCM syllabi are not eligible to be listed as pieces
for graded competition.
Competitors must ensure that the page number of the syllabus they are using is listed on their
application forms as well as which syllabus. Selections not found in either Syllabus will NOT be
accepted with the exception of French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Harp and Woodwinds
(excluding flute, clarinet and saxophone). Competitors must play the pieces as listed in the Syllabi
(if it says two movements, two movements must be played, if it says complete, all movements must
be played etc.)
In the event that Brass (excluding Trumpet), Harp or Woodwinds (excluding clarinet, saxophone and
flute) pieces are NOT listed in the syllabus of either Conservatory, the local festival must include
written verification of grade level. This verification can be obtained from your Local adjudicator,
teacher or either Conservatory of Music.
For all other disciplines, selections must be performed as stated in either syllabus (i.e. if two
movements are listed, two movements must be played).
All performances, with the exception of String Sonatas and all Brass or Woodwinds repertoire,
must be from memory.
The absolute maximum performance time is as follows:
Grade 6/7
Fifteen (15) minutes
Grade 8 & Grade 9
Twenty (25) minutes
Grade 10
Thirty (30) minutes
Jr. Chamber
Thirty (30) minutes
Accurate performance times must be included on the Application. The adjudicator may stop the
performer if this limit is exceeded. Please note that these are “maximum” time limits. There is no
minimum time limit.
Graded Competitors, except vocal, will perform two (2) selections, with a maximum combined total time
noted above. Performers may count one movement of a multi-movement work as one selection only.
The second selection may be the competitor’s own choice but must NOT be another movement from the
first selection. Both selections must be musically contrasting, and the Adjudicator will take choice of
material into consideration. At least one selection must have been performed at the originating local
festival and have received the recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
In the Graded Vocal class, competitors must perform in at least two languages. Competitors will perform
three (3) selections, with a maximum combined total time limit noted above. Performers may count one
movement of a multi-movement work as one selection ONLY but may NOT use another movement
from the same selection towards the other two selections. Selections must be musically contrasting, and
the Adjudicator will take choice of material into consideration. At least one selection must have been
performed at the originating local festival and have received the recommendation of the local
Adjudicator. Music Theatre, Popular (contemporary) and operetta pieces, even if listed in an
official syllabus, are not permitted in graded vocal classes.
All competitors must attend the Workshop in order to qualify for First, Second and Third Place awards.
The Performance Rules have been devised to ensure fairness to all competitors, and failure to comply
with any/all of the regulations listed in this Syllabus could result in disqualification from competition.
No introductory remarks or comments are to be made by competitors from the stage during performance.
Performers risk disqualification by making such remarks.
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Performers are advised to reflect a variety of styles and periods in their choice of music.
Repertoire may not be used if the competitor has performed it at any previous Provincial Competition.
5.3
JUNIOR CHAMBER GROUPS
The majority of members in a chamber group must study or reside in the Province of Ontario. Members
are requested to state the voice category or instrument of each member on the application form. The
group may be a combination of any recognized orchestral instruments including harp, guitar, recorder
and/or percussion, with or without piano and/or one voice, with a minimum of three and a maximum of
six performers, one performer to a part. When a piano is included, the piano part must be original and not
an orchestral reduction. All members of the chamber group must be studying at the grades 7-10 level
only. Members studying at diploma/ARCT level are not permitted.
The group must perform only two selections, consisting of: (a) one movement of own-choice selection,
which must have been performed at the local level; and (b) one own-choice selection which is not another
movement of (a) above.
Original scores only must be used by the performers and provided for the adjudicator. Photocopies are
not permitted. Maximum performance time is 30 minutes. Accurate performance times must be
included on the Application. Memorization is not required for this class.
5.4
PERCUSSION
Percussion will be adjudicated by submitted DVD (both audio and picture)
Total time limit of performance is:
Junior (ages 11-13)
Twenty (20) minutes
Intermediate (ages 14-16)
Thirty (30) minutes
Senior (ages 17-18)
Forty (40) minutes
Advanced (ages 19-28)
Forty (40) minutes
Junior Percussion Requirements: Two selections consisting of contrasting styles to include works on
any two percussion instruments of their choice. Memorization is encouraged but not required.
1. Two own choice selections.
Intermediate Percussion Requirements: Two selections consisting of contrasting styles to include
works on any two of mallets, tympani or snare drum. Memorization is encouraged but not required.
1. At least two-consecutive movements of a multi-movement work.
2. One own choice selections.
Senior Percussion Requirements: Three selections consisting of contrasting styles to include works on
any two of mallets, tympani or snare drum. Memorization is encouraged but not required.
2. Two own choice selections.
Advanced Percussion Requirements: Three selections consisting of contrasting styles to include works
on two of mallets, tympani and snare drum. This is a National Music Festival qualifying class. All
works for solo percussion instruments must be memorized. For multi-instrument works,
memorization is encouraged but not required.
2. One multi-percussion work
3. One own choice selection
performer if this limit is exceeded.
Competitors will be judged on total performance, including selection, interpretation, and program
arrangement with regard to contrast, appropriateness and suitability.
At least one selection must have been performed at the originating local festival and have received the
recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
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5.5
MUSIC THEATRE
Selections must be made from a Music Theatre stage production. Selections from Animated films are
permitted at the introductory, junior and intermediate levels only. Movie musicals and operetta
selections are not permitted in this section. The Festival Committee reserves the right to disallow any
selections that are deemed inappropriate, either in style or content. All selections should be age and
gender appropriate.
Selections that are primarily patter (spoken) (ie. Over the Moon - Rent) will not be allowed. Minimal
hand-held props (maximum of 2) and costumes are permitted providing change can be made
quickly between numbers. No other stage props will be permitted. OFMA will provide one chair
and one small table. Costumes and props will NOT be judged.
Total time limit of performance (which includes changing of costumes) is:
Elementary (11-12)
Junior (ages 13-14)
Twenty (20) minutes
Senior (ages 17-18)
Twenty (20) minutes
Twenty (20) minutes
performer if this limit is exceeded. Please note that for Music Theatre, costume change times must
also be included in performance times. Do not simply write down the maximum performance time
allowed – ACCURATE times must be used for this category.
All performances must be from memory and with live piano accompaniment only.
Competitors will be judged on total performance, including selection, interpretation, and program
arrangement with regard to contrast, appropriateness and suitability. Contrasting pieces from different
composers is encouraged.
recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
5.6
SPEECH & DRAMA
All performances must be from memory.
Junior (ages 11-13)
Senior (ages 17-18)
Twenty (20) minutes
Twenty (20) minutes
Twenty (20) minutes
Competitors will compete in categories of narrative poetry and drama, and may perform in one or both of
lyric poetry and prose. Performances may be in either French or English. Total time limit of performance
is 30 minutes. Competitors in all Speech Arts categories are required to perform three or four selections
that show a contrast in mood ie: serious, comical, reflective:
(a)
(b)
(c)
One selection of drama: a scene depicting one character of the performer’s own sex from a
published play or published anthology of individual monologues. Costumes and portable props are
permitted only for this selection. Such devices must be simple and remain the sole responsibility of
the performer.
One selection of narrative poetry.
One selection of prose or lyric poetry, or one of each, provided the time limit of 30 minutes is not
exceeded.
recommendation of the local Adjudicator. If the selection is in a language other than English, a
translation must be provided to the Adjudicator.
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5.7
PIANO CONCERTOS
All performances must be from memory.
Elementary (Age 10 & Under)
Junior (ages 11-12)
Senior (ages 15-16)
Eight (8) minutes
Ten (10) minutes
Twenty (20) minutes
Twenty-five (25) minutes
Elementary Piano Concertos - one fast movement of a concerto.
Junior Piano Concertos - one fast movement of a concerto.
Intermediate Piano Concertos - one fast movement of a concerto.
Senior Piano Concertos - Two consecutive movements of a concerto or a through composed single
movement concerto.
Advanced Piano Concerto - Two consecutive movements of a concerto or a complete. or a through
composed single movement concerto.
Orchestral part for all concertos will be played on a second piano.
A competitor in any concerto class may also act as an accompanist for another competitor.
Please note that the Italian Concerto by J.S. Bach is not permitted in this class.
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6.1
PERFORMANCE RULES - GENERAL
Solo competitors must provide the Adjudicator’s Secretary with full original scores of their music prior to the
performance. Competitors with accompanists must provide the Adjudicator’s Secretary with full original scores
of their music, showing both solo and accompaniment parts in the proper key. All copyright laws must be
observed. Photocopies or computer-generated copies will not be accepted unless they show legal
authorization from the publisher or copyright holder or proof of purchase (receipt). OMFA reserves the
right to disqualify any competitor presenting a photocopy or computer-generated copy. Please note that
copyright/photocopy regulations also apply to all accompanists. Accompanists are permitted to play from
photocopies as long as a copy of the original score is present, face up on the piano or under the piano bench.
6.2
Bar numbers must be placed neatly at the beginning of each line on the copy to be given to the Adjudicator’s
Secretary.
6.3
Competitors must provide and pay for their own accompanists. OMFA will, on request, provide a list of
accompanists available to perform at the Provincials.
6.4
Competitors at the Provincial level of competition must perform one selection for which they were recommended
by the adjudicator at the local festival.
6.5
In all solo classes repertoire may not be used if the competitor has performed it at any previous Provincial
Competition. In Open Class 6 (Chamber Groups), repertoire may not be reused if more than one member of the
group has performed it at the Provincial Competitions in previous years.
6.6
Competitors must perform selections listed in the published program. Selections may be performed in any order.
6.7
All competitors must attend the Workshop in order to qualify for First, Second and Third place positions. Failure
to attend will result in disqualification. The Executive Committee of OMFA reserves the right to reassign award
money and send the Runner-Up to the National Competition if the First Place Winner does not attend the
Announcement of Winners Session.
6.8
The Performance Rules have been devised to ensure fairness to all competitors, and failure to comply with any/all
of the regulations listed in this Syllabus could result in disqualification from competition.
6.9
No introductory remarks or comments are to be made by competitors from the stage during music performances.
In Speech Arts, students may introduce their repertoire, but may not state where they are from or what festival they
represent.
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6.10
Repertoire may not be used if the competitor has performed it at any previous Provincial Competition
6.11
Performers are advised to reflect a variety of styles and periods in their choice of music.
6.12
The playing of repeated sections in music is optional – but encouraged. Accurate timing MUST be indicated
on your entry form. You may not choose to add or delete repeated sections once you have submitted your
entry form.
7.0
BEHAVIOUR DURING THE PROVINCIAL FESTIVAL
7.1
Competitors, teachers, accompanists, parents/guardians are prohibited from being in any social contact with any
Provincial Adjudicator until after the competitions are completed.
7.2
During a performance and while in attendance at the Announcement of Winners, competitors must wear clothing
suitable for concert hall performance and promotional photographs. Informal clothing such as jeans, T-shirts,
or running shoes are highly discouraged.
7.3
Competitors will be disqualified and ejected from Festival premises without refund if found with drugs or
alcoholic beverages or if found to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. The Festival reserves the right to
refuse future participation at the Provincial Finals.
7.4
Audio recording, video recording, or photographing of competitors during their performances is prohibited and
may result in the disqualification of the competitor.
7.5
By completing entry forms, competitors agree to perform at any time between the beginning and the end of the
Provincial Festival competitions, and to comply with OMFA rules.
7.6
Appropriate behaviour and consideration of other competitors is expected at all times and in all aspects of
competition, rehearsals and while on campus. Competitors may be disqualified if their conduct is disruptive or in
violation of OMFA Rules at the discretion of the OMFA executive.
7.7
You must arrive at the Provincial Competitions a minimum of one hour before your scheduled competition time.
However, it is encouraged that you attend the entire day of competitions. You must be at your performance hall at
least 15 minutes prior to the start of your performance. You must be on time for your workshop – tardiness could
result in disqualification.
7.8
All competitors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
8.0
CLARIFICATION OR INTERPRETATION OF RULES
8.1
The entry deadline dates for applications have been set according to when each festival is held in Ontario. Please
refer to page 2 of this Syllabus. Applications MUST reach the Provincial office NO LATER THAN 5 pm. Should
this cause any unforeseen difficulty for a festival, the Festival Secretary should contact the Provincial
Administrator as soon as possible to make individual alternative arrangements.
8.2
Competitors will be briefed at the time of registration. Competitors are reminded of all rules and are advised of all
known changes to the published schedule of performances and other arrangements. Attendance is compulsory.
Failure to attend will result in disqualification.
8.3
Workshops are instructional sessions run by the Adjudicators for the benefit of competitors, and deal with
performances heard. Attendance at the entire Workshop is compulsory. Competitors not in attendance will be
ineligible to be chosen as winners. Failure to attend will result in disqualification.
8.3.1. GRADED & DIPLOMA COMPETITIONS
The Adjudicators will announce the winners at the conclusion of each Workshop, comment on the results and will
distribute written adjudications.
8.3.2
OPEN COMPETITIONS
Adjudicators will announce the winners of the OPEN competition at the conclusion of the Workshop. The
completion of forms for the National Competitions will take place at this time.
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8.4
Requests for further clarification or interpretation of these rules may be made to the Executive Committee of
OMFA. Decisions of the Executive Committee are final.
9.0
RESULTS OF THE COMPETITIONS
9.1
No marks are awarded at Provincial Competitions. Provided a satisfactory standard has been achieved, a First,
Second and Third place will be declared. The Adjudicator is authorized not to declare a Winner, if a satisfactory
standard has not been reached.
9.2
First Place Winners of an OPEN class competition, who have attended the Workshop, unless disqualified under
the National Festival Rules, may be chosen by the adjudicator to represent Ontario at the National Festival. If the
first place winner is unable to attend the National Festival, the opportunity may be offered to the runner-up, upon
adjudicator recommendation.
9.3
In accepting the invitation to represent Ontario at the National Music Festival, competitors are responsible for
covering travel costs to the National Festival and Accompanist fees. When funds permit, OMFA will assist in
covering part of the travel costs for competitors. The National Festival entry fee, accommodations and meals are
paid for through OMFA affiliation fees.
9.4
Winners who receiving a monetary award MUST sign the required thank you letter(s) before receiving their
award(s). Award cheque(s) issued to winners in the recorded competition must be cashed no later than the end of
the fiscal year (August 31). Award cheques not collected or cashed by August 31 will revert back to the OMFA
Awards fund. Award cheques will not be issued after the end of the fiscal year (August 31).
10.0
SCHEDULING OF PERFORMANCES
10.1
No changes in repertoire are permitted after the entry deadline date of Applications. Pieces may be performed in
any order.
10.2
OMFA will endeavour to arrange the schedule so as to avoid conflicts in playing time of accompanists, providing
full disclosure is made at the time of application. Competitors must provide the full name, telephone number and
email of the accompanist.
10.3
Information about scheduled times of performance will be forwarded to each competitor as soon as possible after
the close of entries, and will be posted on the OMFA website at the earliest possible time.
10.4
OMFA reserves the right to deviate from the published schedule without advance notice.
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11.1
WARM-UP FACILITIES
Warm Up facilities will be provided whenever possible and will be scheduled so that they may be shared fairly by
all competitors. These are not rehearsal facilities and should be used for warm-up only. No rehearsals are
permitted in the halls used for the competitions.
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AUDIO-RECORDED COMPETITIONS
It is the responsibility of BOTH the local festivals AND the competitors to read this
syllabus in its entirety prior to submitting an Application Form for competitions. By
submitting an Application Form, both the local festival and the competitor agree to have
read, understood, and to abide by the regulations contained herein.
12.0
CLASSES OF COMPETITION OFFERED (Audio Recorded Competitions)
12.1
AUDIO RECORDED COMPETITIONS FOR BANDS shall consist of two contrasting selections, one of which
was played at the local festival. Only one selection may have an instrumental solo passage.
Recorded Band entries may be submitted in one of three ways:
1.
Original CD and original score, entry form and entry fee mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough and
must arrive no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
2.
MP3 or MP4 formats of recordings may be uploaded into a specially designated dropbox folder. Information
regarding this folder will be available under the "administration" tab on the OMFA website. As well, a clear,
scanned copy of the score (including a picture of the cover) must also be uploaded. All materials must be
received by 6:00 pm on May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline. The original entry form and
entry fee must be mailed or couriered to Peterborough by May 18th.
3.
As above - but original scores, entry form and entry fee are to be mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough
and must arrive no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
Classes of competition are as follows:
CONCERT BANDS:
(a) Class No. 1 – William C. Dawson Plaque & Award: for the best performance by an elementary school
concert band up to and including Grade 8 students. Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will
be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(b) Class No. 2 –Plaque & Award: for the best performance by a secondary school concert band up to and
including Grade 10 students. Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one
selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(c) Class No. 3 – Belle Air Music Plaque & Award: for the best performance by a secondary school concert
band up to and including Grade 12 students. Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be
counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(d) Class No. 4 – Plaque & Award: for the best performance by a community concert band. Two pieces
required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting
nature is required.
JAZZ BANDS AND ENSEMBLES:
(e) Class No. 5 – Plaque & Award for the best performance by an elementary school Jazz Band up to and
including Grade 8. Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a
second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(f) Class No. 6 – Plaque & Award for the best performance by a secondary school Jazz Band up to and
including Grade 12 students. No vocalists allowed. Band must have 21 or more members. Two pieces
required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting
nature is required.
(g) Class No. 7 – Plaque and Award for the best performance by a secondary school Jazz Ensemble up to and
including Grade 12 students. Vocalist optional. No fewer than 9 and no more than 24 performers. Two
pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a
contrasting nature is required.
12.2
AUDIO RECORDED COMPETITION FOR STRING /SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS shall consist of two
contrasting selections, one of which was performed at the local festival. Please note that the second piece may
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not be another movement of the first piece. Only one selection may have an instrumental solo passage. Classes of
competition are as follows:
Recorded Orchestra entries may be submitted in one of three ways:
1.
Original CD and original score, entry form and entry fee mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough and
must arrive no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
2.
MP3 or MP4 formats of recordings may be uploaded into a specially designated dropbox folder. Information
regarding this folder will be available under the "administration" tab on the OMFA website. As well, a clear,
scanned copy of the score (including a picture of the cover) must also be uploaded. All materials must be
received by 6:00 pm on May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline. The original entry form and
entry fee must be mailed or couriered to Peterborough by May 18th.
3.
As above - but original scores, entry form and entry fee are to be mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough
and must arrive no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for his deadline.
String Orchestras:
(a) Class No. 1 – Plaque & Award for the best performance by a Community String Orchestra up to and
including Grade 8 students. (80% of the performers must be non-professional). Two pieces required. Multimovements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is
required.
(h) Class No. 2 – Sister Marie Brebeuf Plaque & Award for the best performance at the junior level by an
elementary school String Orchestra up to and including Grade 8 students. This class is open only to school
string orchestras. Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a
second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(i) Class No. 3 – Patrick Dunne Plaque & Award for the best performance at the Intermediate level by a school
String Orchestra from Grade 8 to Grade 10 students. This class is open only to school string orchestras.
Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a
contrasting nature is required.
(j) Class No. 4 – Plaque & Award for the best performance at the senior level by a Community String
Orchestra (80% of the performers must be non-professional). Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one
piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(k) Class No. 5 – Plaque & Award for the best performance at the senior level by a String Orchestra up to
and including Grade 12 students. Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one
selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is required.Symphony Orchestras:
(l) Class No. 6 – Plaque & Award for the best performance by a community or school Symphony Orchestra up
to and including Grade 8 students. (80% of the performers must be non-professional). Two pieces required.
Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection.
(m) Class No. 7 – Plaque & Award for the best performance at the senior level by a Community Symphony
Orchestra (80% of the performers must be non-professional). Two pieces required. Multi-movements of one
piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is required.
(n) Class No 8– Plaque & Award for the best performance at the senior level by a Symphony Orchestra up to
and including grade 12 students. This class is open only to school symphony orchestras. Two pieces required.
Multi-movements of one piece will be counted as one selection; a second selection of a contrasting nature is
required.
Recorded Competitions from which winners in each category may proceed to the National Music Festival are as follows:
12.3
AUDIO RECORDED COMPETITIONS FOR CHOIRS shall consist of two contrasting selections, which were
performed at the local festival. PLEASE NOTE: Two copies of original music and Two CD’s must be submitted
with each entry.
The Provincial Music Festival provides opportunities for the following types of choral groups:
1. Ensemble – limited to 8 to 12 singers
2. School choirs – must have a minimum of 13 singers all from one school.
3. Community choirs – must have a minimum of 13 singers and are not school choirs. Homeschooled choirs must enter
this category.
4. Male voice choirs – may be school or community and may be unchanged or changed voices, or a combination of them.
Each of the four types of choirs listed above may be limited by age, gender, or other restrictions.
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These rules apply to all classes:
a. Only selections performed, adjudicated and recommended from local festivals are acceptable.
b. The competition is based on the performance of two contrasting selections, only one of which may include brief solo or
solo ensemble passages.
c. The total number of bars of the solo or solo ensemble passage(s) may not exceed 10% of the total length of the
selection.
d. In classes limited by an upper age, 5% of the members may exceed the age limit by not more than two years.
e. Ages are determined as of December 31 preceding the festival.
Recorded Choral entries may be submitted in one of two ways:
1.
Because choral entries are also eligible for Nationals, and Nationals requires a copy of both the score and
recording for each of it's adjudicators, TWO (2) Original CD's and TWO (2) copies of original score for each
piece, entry form and entry fee may be mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough and must arrive no later
than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
2.
MP3 or MP4 formats of recordings may be uploaded into a specially designated dropbox folder. However,
TWO (2) copies of original score for each, entry form and entry fee must be mailed or couriered directly to
Peterborough and must arrive no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
Classes of competition are as follows:
ENSEMBLE:
Class No. 104 – Richard W. Cooke Plaque and Award
a. must be an ensemble (8 to 12 singers)
b. one selection must be in three or more parts
c. one selection must be a madrigal, which may be a contemporary madrigal
SCHOOL CHOIR:
The members of a school choir must all be from the same school. Only one folk song is permitted.
Class No. 103 – Paul J. Bourret Plaque and Award
a. singers must be 19 years of age and under
b. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts.
Class No. 106 – Dr. David Ouchterlony Plaque and Award
b. at least one selection must be sung in two or more parts.
Class No. 108 – Florine Després Plaque and Award
COMMUNITY CHOIR:
A minimum of 13 singers is required. Only one folk song is permitted.
Class No. 100 – Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman Plaque and Award
a. the majority of members must be 19 years of age or over
Class No. 102 – George S. Mathieson Plaque and Award
Class No. 105 – Dr. & Mrs. J.F.K. English Plaque and Award
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Class No. 107 – Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award
Class No. 109 – Barbara Clark Plaque and Award
MALE CHOIR:
Class No. 101 – City of Lincoln Plaque and Award
a. restricted to male singers (men and/or boys)
b. no age limitation
c. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts.
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13.1
ELIGIBILITY (Audio Recorded Competitions)
Each local festival may submit an Application for a maximum of two performing groups for each class of
competition.
13.2
Eligible competitors will be bands, string orchestras or choirs that have competed in appropriate classes at a local
Ontario member music festival since the last Provincial Festival and that have been recommended by an
adjudicator for performances heard at that festival for at least one of which they received a mark of at least 85% or
its equivalent.
13.3
Should a competitor be recommended by more than one local festival, OMFA will accept only the first correctly
completed Application form for that competitor.
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14.1
PERFORMANCE RULES (Audio Recorded Competitions)
Arrangements and any costs incurred for the recording sessions are the responsibility of the performing group.
Recordings will be accepted on Audio CD’s only (No DVD's) or by being uploaded to OMFA's dropbox.
14.2
It is recommended that the recordings be done during the local festival. However, if the recording is done at a later
date it must be supervised and approved by a local festival official and the date of the recording noted.
Recording must be done with the same band or choir, conductor and accompanist if applicable as in the original
local competition. Recordings submitted must be the first complete take.
14.3
Recordings should be prepared on high quality media. No identifying comments, marks or names are permitted on
recordings submitted. Similarly, no identifying marks should appear on scores submitted.
14.4
Recordings on reel-to-reel tapes, cassette tapes, video VHS or DVD are not accepted.
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15.1
SUBMISSION OF ENTRY FEES AND APPLICATION FORMS (Audio Recorded Competitions)
Entry fees, scores and recordings, must accompany applications. Entry fees are not refundable.
15.2
The local festival adjudicator and the local festival secretary must sign application forms. The Director/Conductor,
who thereby indicates that he/she has read, understands and accepts the rules of the Provincial Competition and
accepts the terms as outlined regarding the Privacy Act on behalf of the group entering the Provincial Festival,
must also sign the form.
15.3
All spaces on the Application form must be completely and correctly completed, with full names of selections and
composers, in a legible manner.
15.4
Completed Application Forms accompanied by fees, recordings and original scores must be received no later
than May 18th. Applications must be sent to:
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OMFA Recorded Competition
Mrs. Darlene Ewing
Peterborough Kiwanis Music Festival
1296 Hazeldean Ave., Peterborough, ON
K9J 5Z4
For further information, please e-mail: [email protected]
15.5
15.6
Music submitted must be a complete original score in the correct key for all voices or instruments used in
the performance. The first bar of each line must be numbered. In the case of choirs, number of voices and types
of voices used should be indicated. In the case of bands, the instrumentation should be indicated if it differs from
that in the score. All copyrights must be observed and photocopies of copyright music will not be accepted unless
accompanied by an original, signed letter of permission from the copyright holder.
Only those Applications that have been completed correctly and which are received accompanied by the
required music, recording and entry fee no later than May 18th will be processed.
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16.1
RESULTS OF THE COMPETITIONS (Audio Recorded Competitions)
No marks shall be awarded by the adjudicators. Provided satisfactory standards have been demonstrated, First,
Second and Honourable Mention places will be chosen and announced at the Provincial Festival competition.
Second and third places are declared only if the quality is very close to that of the Winner.
16.2
Provided a satisfactory standard has been achieved, First and Second places will be declared. The
Adjudicator is authorized not to declare a first or second place if a satisfactory Provincial standard has not
been reached.
16.3
Audio Recorded Competition Winners who receive notification of winning a monetary award MUST forward the
required thank you letter to the OMFA Office, after which an award cheque will be issued. The award cheque
must be cashed no later than August 31st of the festival year entered. Award cheques not collected or cashed by
August 31st will revert back to the OMFA Award Fund. Award cheques will not be issued after August 31st of the
festival year entered.
16.4
The written adjudication provided by the band, orchestra or choir adjudicator will be sent to the competitor.
Recordings and music will also be returned.
16.5
Winning choral recordings will be sent to the National Music Festival, along with scores and the Applications for
entry into the National Choral competition. These are normally returned to competitors after the National
Competitions in August.
16.6
Orchestra and Band competitions are presently not offered at the National Festival.
16.7
A CD compilation will be made of each section’s entries (one for choirs, one for orchestras and one for bands).
These CD’s will be included with the return of music and adjudications.
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17.1
CLARIFICATION AND INTERPRETATION OF RULES (Audio Recorded Competitions)
Further clarification of these rules may be requested of the OMFA Executive through the Provincial
Administrator. The decisions of the Executive are final.
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OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Graded & Diploma Classes
Piano, Strings and Voice2
Ontario Music Festivals Association - Provincial Finals
Location: Peterborough, Ontario • June 1-10, 2016
Entry Deadline: See Page 2 of the 2016 Syllabus
1422 Bayview Ave., Unit A, Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.omfa.info
PRINT CLEARLY AND NOTE THAT VALID E-MAIL IS REQUIRED
Name of Competitor (as you would like to see it appear in the official program)Age (as of December 31, 2015)
Full Home Address
City
Telephone (with area code)
Date of Birth (d/m/y)
(
Postal Code
)
Competitor e-mail
Parent e-mail
Music Teacher Name
Teacher Telephone (with area code)
(
Teacher e-mail
)
Accompanist Name (This is a REQUIRED field)
Accompanist Telephone (with area code)
(
This information MUST be supplied to the OMFA office before the entry will be processed. Scheduling is dependent on accompanists. It is your responsibility to contract
your accompanist ASAP. By not listing an accompanist here, you must accept scheduling as is. If an accompanist is not required, please check:
Accompanist e-mail
)
qUnaccompanied
Full Name of Recommending Festival
Festival Secretary/Admin. Contact Name
Festival Secretary/Admin. Signature
Festival Telephone (with area code)
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
Adjudicator Signature
Adjudicator Telephone (with area code)
Adjudicator e-mail
(
)
Competitor is being recommended for:
(Check ONE. A separate form is required for each entry)
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q
Piano
q
Strings
Please indicate voice type:
Instrument
GRADE LEVEL ENTERED
Other Classes Entered:
Voice Type
Month/Year of Last
Conservatory Exam
Grade Level of Last
Conservatory Exam
Voice
ie. soprano, alto, tenor, bass
WAIVER
I have read and agree to comply with the rules and notes as stated in the Ontario Provincial Music Festival 2016 Syllabus. I also understand and give my
permission for information collected on this form, possible audio/video recordings and any photos taken during the Festival to be used for the following specific
purposes without any monetary gain by my child or myself: OMFA Official Program, OMFA Provincial website, National Music Festival, corporate sponsors,
newsletters, press releases, and to create a database of alumni for historical records. All information collected otherwise is kept private and confidential. By
signing this form I also acknowledge that I am not considered a professional musician. Persons possessing either ACTRA or EQUITY full membership cards are
considered professional and are therefore ineligible for Provincial Competitions.
Signature:Date:
Signed by entrant if 19 & over or Parent/Legal Guardian for entrants under the age of 19
Please complete both sides of this application.
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Graded & Diploma - Page 2
Piano, Strings & Voice2
Please return this entry form along with a non-refundable entry fee of: Grades 7-10: $130.00 and Diploma: $200.00 payable to the Ontario
Music Festivals Association and send to: 1422 Bayview Ave., Unit A, Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
Maximum performance times at the Provincial Competitions are as follows:
Grade 7: 15 minutes
Grades 8 & 9: 25 minutes
Grade 10: 30 minutes
Diploma: 40 minutes
Piano and Strings: Two contrasting selections Voice: Three selections sung in at least two languages
Time limits will be strictly enforced. Accurate performance times of your repertoire MUST be shown on this application. Please time your
performances accurately. All pieces are expected to be performed from memory, except for woodwinds and brass where it is encouraged but not
mandatory. Only ONE of the pieces you choose must have been performed at your local festival. All selections must be at the same grade level
and listed in the current Conservatory Canada or RCM Syllabus (either 2008 or 2015). Studies are not permitted.
Junior piano concertos have a separate entry form.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the Provincial Festival rules. Visit our website for the complete Syllabus at www.omfa.info
PIANO - GRADE q6, q7, q8, q9 & q10
q$130.00 (Graded)
1. COMPLETE title of one work performed at Local Festival (including movement, opus number and key where applicable)
ACCURATE Performance Time (# of min)
Composer (full name: i.e. J.S. Bach)
Page # in Conservatory Syllabus
Mark Received at Local Festival
ACCURATE Performance Time (# of min.)
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including movement, opus number and key where applicable)
Fee enclosed:Page # in Conservatory Syllabus
STRINGS - GRADE q6, q7, q8, q9 & q10
q$200.00 (Diploma)
VOICE - GRADE q6, q7, q8, q9 & q10
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00 (Graded)
Mark Received at Local FestivalPage # in Conservatory Syllabus
PIANO, STRINGS & VOICE - DIPLOMA
Fee enclosed:
q$200.00 (Diploma)
3. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including movement, opus number and key where applicable) - FOR VOICE ONLY ACCURATE Performance Time (# of min.)
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Graded & Diploma Classes
Brass, Woodwinds and Guitar2
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
Full Home Address
City
(
Postal Code
)
Competitor e-mail
Parent e-mail
Music Teacher Name
(
Teacher e-mail
)
(
Accompanist e-mail
)
qUnaccompanied
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
Adjudicator e-mail
(
)
q
q
Woodwinds
q
Instrument
GRADE LEVEL ENTERED
Month/Year of Last
Conservatory Exam
Grade Level of Last
Conservatory Exam
Brass
Classical Guitar
WAIVER
Signature:Date:
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Graded & Diploma - Page 2
Brass, Woodwinds and Guitar2
Please return this entry form along with a non-refundable entry fee of: Grades 7-10: $130.00 and Diploma: $200.00 payable to the Ontario
Music Festivals Association and send to: 1422 Bayview Ave., Unit A, Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
Grade 7: 15 minutes
Grades 8 & 9: 25 minutes
Grade 10: 30 minutes
Diploma: 40 minutes
Classical Guitar, Woodwinds and Brass: Two contrasting selections
Time limits will be strictly enforced. Accurate performance times of your repertoire MUST be shown on this application. Please time your
performances accurately. All pieces are expected to be performed from memory, except for woodwinds and brass where it is encouraged but not
mandatory. Only ONE of the pieces you choose must have been performed at your local festival. All selections must be at the same grade level
and listed in the current Conservatory Canada or RCM Syllabus (either 2008 or 2015). Studies are not permitted.
BRASS - GRADE q7, q8, q9 & q10
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00 (Graded)
WOODWINDS - GRADE q7, q8, q9 & q10
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00 (Graded)
GUITAR - GRADE q7, q8, q9 & q10
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00 (Graded)
BRASS, GUITAR, WOODWINDS - DIPLOMA
Fee enclosed:
q$200.00 (Diploma)
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form
Piano Concertos
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
Full Home Address
City
(
Postal Code
)
Competitor e-mail
Parent e-mail
Music Teacher Name
(
Teacher e-mail
)
(
Accompanist e-mail
)
qUnaccompanied
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
Adjudicator e-mail
(
)
q
Instrument(s)
Piano Concerto
Age Level Entered:
q Elem. q Jr.
q Int. q Sr. q Adv.
WAIVER
Signature:Date:
Piano Concertos - Page 22
Please return this entry form along with a non-refundable entry fee of $130 payable to the
Ontario Music Festivals Association and send to: 1422 Bayview Ave., Unit A, Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
Advanced: 25 minutes
Senior: 20 minutes
Intermediate: 15 minutes
Junior: 10 minutes
Elementary: 8 Minutes
Time limits will be strictly enforced.
Accurate performance times of your repertoire MUST be shown on this application. Please time your performances accurately.
All pieces are expected to be performed from memory.
The piece selected must have been performed at your local festival.
Photocopies are not permitted at the Provincial Festival.
PIANO CONCERTO AGE LIMITS
Advanced: Students between the ages of 17-18
Senior: Students between the ages of 15-16
Intermediate: Students between the ages of 13-14
Junior: Students between the ages of 11-12
Elementary: Students between the ages of 10 and under
PIANO CONCERTOS: qElem. qJr. qInt. qSr. qAdv.
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
1. COMPLETE title of one work performed at Local Festival ACCURATE Performance Time
(No. of minutes)
Composer/Arranger
Movement Name(s):
(No. of minutes INCLUDING changing time)
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Open Classes2
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND NOTE THAT VALID E-MAIL IS REQUIRED
Name of Competitor (as you would like to see it printed in the official program)
Age (as of December 31, 2015)
Full Home Address
Apartment/Suite Number
City
Postal Code
(
Date of Birth (dd/mm/yy)
)
Competitor e-mail (This is a REQUIRED field)
Parent e-mail (This is a REQUIRED field)
Music Teacher Name
(
Teacher e-mail
)
(
Accompanist e-mail
)
Unaccompanied
q
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
q
q
q
q
Voice
Woodwind
Strings
q
q
q
Instrument
Piano
Brass
Voice Type
Classical Guitar
Month/Year of Last
Conservatory Exam
Grade Level of Last
Conservatory Exam
Music Theatre
WAIVER
Signature:
Date:
OMFA 2016 Official Entry Form - Open Classes - Page 2
Please return this entry form
along with a non-refundable entry fee of $200.00 payable to:
Ontario Music Festivals Association
1422 Bayview Avenue, Unit A
Toronto,Ontario M4G 3A7
Maximum performance time at the Provincial Competitions for Open Categories is 40 minutes.
Piano
String, Woodwind and Brass
Classical Guitar
Music Theatre
Senior Concerto/Concerted Work or Sonata performed at local Festival and One Own Choice
Senior Concerto/Concerted Work performed at local Festival and One Own Choice
Senior Major Work performed at local Festival and One Own Choice
a) One Ballad and b) One Up-Tempo and c) One Piece of standard Music Theatre Repertoire
Voice a) Operatic Aria (with recit. where applicable) and b)Sacred Aria (with recit. where applicable) and c) Art Song (may be multi-movement work or song cycle)
All pieces must be performed from memory.
Competitors in the OPEN classes are eligible to be recommended to the National Music Festival, representing the Province of Ontario.
Please ensure that you familiarize yourself with the rules of the National Festival. The complete National Syllabus is available at www.
fcmf.org. The 2015 National Music Festival will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, August 9-13, 2016. If you are chosen to represent Ontario,
part of your travel and all of your accommodation and meal costs will be covered by OMFA as part of your Award for placing first in your
Open Category. It is expected that winner of this class will attend Nationals.
Competitors in OPEN BRASS, GUITAR, PIANO, STRING and WOODWIND
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND NOTE THAT PERFORMANCE TIMES ARE REQUIRED
Fee enclosed:
q$200.00
Competitors in OPEN VOICE AND MUSIC THEATRE
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY IN BLOCK LETTERS AND NOTE THAT PERFORMANCE TIMES ARE REQUIRED
Name of Musical/OperaMark Received at Local Festival
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including movement, opus number and key were applicable)
Name of Musical/Opera
3. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including movement, opus number and key were applicable)
Name of Musical/Opera
Fee enclosed
q$200.00
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Open Chamber Groups
Peterborough, Ontario • June 1-10, 2016
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
PRINT CLEARLY AND NOTE THAT EMAIL ADDRESSES ARE REQUIRED
Name of Chamber Group (as you would like to see it appear in the official program - Be Inventive!)
Main Contact Address
Main Contact Address (if different from above)
City
Postal Code
(
)
Main Contact e-mail (Please do not use hotmail addresses)
Alternate e-mail (Please do not use hotmail addresses)
Music Teacher Name (If different than contact above)
(
Teacher e-mail
)
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
WAIVER
We have read and agree to comply with the rules and notes as stated in the Ontario Provincial Music Festival 2016 Syllabus. We also understand and give
purposes without any monetary gain: OMFA Official Program, OMFA Provincial website, National Music Festival, corporate sponsors, newsletters, press releases,
and to create a database of alumni for historical records. All information collected otherwise is kept private and confidential. By signing this form I also acknowledge that I am not considered a professional musician. Persons possessing either ACTRA or EQUITY full membership cards are considered professional and
are therefore ineligible for Provincial Competitions.
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
OMFA 2016 Official Open Chamber Group Entry Form - Page 2
Please return this entry form with a non-refundable group entry fee of $400.00 payable to:
Fees are not being charged for individual members, as in the past, but rather one fee is being assessed
for the entire Group - a single group flat fee of $400 is all that is due.
MAxiMUM PerfOrMANce TiMe AT The PrOviNciAl cOMPeTiTiONs fOr chAMBer GrOUPs is 40 MiNUTes.
Two consecutive movements of own choice selection (one movement must have been played in the local festival)
and Own Choice Selection that is not another movement of the above.
Only ONE of the pieces you choose must have been performed at your local festival.
Competitors in the OPEN CHAMBER classes are eligible to be recommended to the National Music Festival, representing the Province
of Ontario. Please ensure that you familiarize yourself with the rules of the National Festival. The complete National Syllabus is available
at www.fcmf.org. The 2016 National Music Festival will be held in Edmonton, Alberta, August 9-13, 2016. If you are chosen to represent
Ontario, part of your travel and all of your accommodation and meal costs will be covered by OMFA as part of your Award for placing first
in your Open Category. It is expected that the winner of this class will attend Nationals.
PLEASE
Chamber Group Member Name #1
Age:
(
Valid e-mail
Instrument
Age:
(
Valid e-mail (lowercase, please print clearly)
Age:
Age:
)
Instrument
Age:
(
)
Instrument
(
)
Instrument
(
)
)
Instrument
CHAMBER GROUP REPERTOIRE
1. COMPLETE title of one work performed at Local Festival (including movement, Opus number and key where applicable)
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including movement, Opus number and key where applicable)
Fee enclosed:
p $400.00
OMFA 2016 Provincials Official Entry Form - Jr. Chamber Groups2
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
NAME OF CHAMBER GROUP (as you would like to see it appear in the official program - Be Inventive!)
Main Contact Address
Main Contact Address (if different from above)
City
Postal Code
(
)
Main Contact e-mail (Please do not use hotmail addresses) Alternate e-mail (Please do not use hotmail addresses)
Music Teacher Name (If different than contact above)
(
Teacher e-mail
)
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
WAIVER
We have read and agree to comply with the rules and notes as stated in the Ontario Provincial Music Festival 2016 Syllabus. We also understand and give
purposes without any monetary gain: OMFA Official Program, OMFA Provincial website, National Music Festival, corporate sponsors, newsletters, press releases,
and to create a database of alumni for historical records. All information collected otherwise is kept private and confidential. By signing this form I also acknowledge that I am not considered a professional musician. Persons possessing either ACTRA or EQUITY full membership cards are considered professional and
are therefore ineligible for Provincial Competitions.
Signature:Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
Signature:
Date:
OMFA 2016 Official Junior Chamber Group Entry Form - Page 2
Please return this entry form with a non-refundable group entry fee of $200.00 payable to:
Fees are not being charged for individual members, as in the past, but rather one fee is being assessed
for the entire Group - a single group flat fee of $200 is all that is due.
Maximum performance time at the Provincial Competitions for JR. CHAMBER GROUPS is 20 minutes.
One movement of own choice selection (one movement must have been played in the local festival)
and Own Choice Selection that is not another movement of the above.
PLEASE
Age:
(
Valid e-mail
Age:
Age:
)
(
)
Instrument
Age:
(
Instrument
)
Instrument
(
)
Instrument
Age:
(
)
Instrument
CHAMBER GROUP REPERTOIRE
1. COMPLETE title of one work performed at Local Festival (including movement, Opus number and key where applicable)
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including movement, Opus number and key where applicable)
Fee enclosed:
p $200.00
Music Theatre, Speech & Drama, Percussion
Tel: 1-888-307-6632
PLEASE
Full Home Address
City
(
Postal Code
)
Competitor e-mail
Parent e-mail
Music Teacher Name
(
Teacher e-mail
)
(
Accompanist e-mail
)
qUnaccompanied
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
Adjudicator e-mail
(
)
q
q
q
Instrument(s)
Age Level Entered:
q Elem. q Jr.
q Int. q Sr. q Adv.
Music Theatre
Speech & Drama
Voice Type
Percussion
WAIVER
Signature:Date:
Music Theatre - Speech & Drama - Percussion - Page 22
Please return this entry form along with a non-refundable entry fee of $130 payable to the
Ontario Music Festivals Association and send to: 1422 Bayview Ave., Unit A, Toronto, ON M4G 3A7
Speech & Drama (Jr., Int., Sr. & Adv.): 30 minutes
Musical Theatre (Elementary/Junior): 15 minutes
Musical Theatre (Int., Sr. & Adv.): 20 minutes
Percussion (Jr): 20 minutes
Percusion (Int.): 30 minues
Percusion (Sr. & Adv.): 40 minutes
Speech & Drama: Three or four selections as listed below
Music Theatre: Two contrasting selections
Percussion: Jr. & Int. - two selections; Sr. & Adv. - three selections - Entries will be submitted by DVD for percussion only.
All pieces are expected to be performed from memory, except for percussion where it is encouraged but not mandatory.
Photocopies are not permitted at the Provincial Festival.
SPEECH & DRAMA/PERCUSSION AGE LIMITS
Advanced: Students between the ages of 19 – 28 Senior: Students between the ages of 17 – 18 Intermediate: Students between the ages of 14-16 Junior: Students between the ages of 11-13
SPEECH & DRAMA: qJr.
qInt. qSr. qAdv.
MUSIC THEATRE AGE LIMITS
Advanced: Students between the ages of 19-18
Senior: Students between the ages of 17-18
Intermediate: Students between the ages of 15-16
Junior: Students between the ages of 13-14
Elementary: Students between the ages of 11-12
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
1. COMPLETE title of Drama Selection
Author/Source
ACCURATE Performance Time
2. COMPLETE title of Narrative Poetry Selection
Author/Source
3. COMPLETE title of Prose Selecton
Author/Source
4. COMPLETE title of Lyric Poetry Selection
Author/Source
MUSICAL THEATRE: qElem. qJr. qInt. qSr. qAdv.
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
Composer/Arranger
Name of Musical
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection
Composer/Arranger
PERCUSSION: qJr.
Name of Musical
qInt. qSr. qAdv.
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
Composer/Arranger
(No. of minutes INCLUDING Stage Set-up
Composer/Arranger
Composer/Arranger
2016 Official Entry Form - Recorded Competition: Bands
Ontario Music Festivals Association - Provincial Finals - June 2016
Entry Deadline: May 18, 2016
c/o Mrs. Darlene Ewing
1296 Hazeldean Ave., Peterborough, ON K9J 5Z4
Tel: 1-888-307-6632 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.omfa.info
PLEASE
Name of Band (as it will appear in the Program)
Number in Group
Name of Conductor (as it will appear in Program)
Conductor’s Address (please use address where scores, cds and adjudicator reports will be returned to)
Conductor’s Telephone (with area code) (
Postal Code
Conductor’s e-mail
)
Date of Recording
Name of Festival Rep who attended and supervised recording
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
This Band has been recommended for:
CONCERT BANDS:
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Class No. 1 - William C. Dawson Plaque & Award: for the best performance by an elementary school concert band up to and including
Grade 8 students.
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Class No. 2 - Plaque & Award: for the best performance by a secondary school concert band up to and including Grade 10 students.
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Class No. 4 - Plaque & Award: for the best performance by a Community concert band.
Class No. 3 - Belle Air Music Plaque & Award: for the best performance by a secondary school concert band up to and including
Grade 12 students.
JAZZ BANDS AND ENSEMBLES:
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Class No. 5 - Plaque & Award for the best performance by an elementary school Jazz Band up to and including Grade 8.
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Class No. 7 - Plaque and Award for the best performance by a secondary school Jazz Ensemble up to and including Grade 12
students. Vocalist optional. No fewer than 9 and no more than 24 performers.
Class No. 6 - Plaque & Award for the best performance by a secondary school Jazz Band up to and including Grade 12 students. No
vocalists allowed. Band must have 21 or more members.
OMFA 2016 Official Entry Form - BANDS - Page 2
Please choose one of the following options to submit your entry:
1. Original CD and original score, entry form and entry fee mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough and must arrive
no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
Please return this entry form along with your performance CD (tapes and DVD’s are not permitted),
full score and non-refundable entry fee of $130.00 payable to:
1296 Hazeldean Ave., Peterborough, Ontario K9J 5Z4
2. MP3 or MP4 formats of recordings may be uploaded into a specially designated dropbox folder. As well, a clear,
scanned copy of the score (including a picture of the cover) may also be uploaded. All materials must be received
by 6:00 pm on May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline. The original entry form and entry fee must be
mailed or couriered to Peterborough by May 18th as well.
Please return this entry form along with the non-refundable entry fee of $130.00 payable to:
Identifying marks of any sort (band name, band director, etc.) MUST NOT appear on CD or score.
Please note that all copyright laws must be observed.
Scores, recordings and adjudications will be sent back to the address listed on side one of this form.
It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the Provincial Festival rules.
Visit our website for the complete Syllabus at www.omfa.info
Competitors in RECORDED BAND COMPETITION
1. COMPLETE title of one work performed at Local Festival (including opus number and key where applicable)
Composer/Arranger (full names: i.e. J.S. Bach)
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including opus number and key where applicable)
Composer/Arranger (full names: i.e. J.S. Bach)
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
WAIVER
I have read and agree to comply with the rules and notes as stated in the Ontario Provincial Music Festival
2016 Syllabus. I also understand and give my permission for information collected on this form, possible audio/video
recordings and any photos taken during the Festival to be used for the following specific purposes without any monetary gain for my group or myself: OMFA Official Program, OMFA Provincial website, National Music Festival, corporate
sponsors, newsletters, press releases, and to create a database of alumnae for historical records. This waiver will also
allow OMFA to compile audio recordings for distribution to all other entrants. All information collected otherwise is kept
private and confidential.
Signature:Date:
2016 Official Entry Form - Recorded Competition: Choirs
c/o Mrs. Darlene Ewing Peterborough Kiwanis Music Festival
PLEASE
Name of Choir (as it will appear in the Program)
Number in Group
Name of Conductor (as it will appear in Program)
Conductor’s Home Address (please use address where scores, cds and adjudicator reports will be returned to)
Postal Code
Conductor’s Telephone (with area code) Conductor’s e-mail
Date of Recording
(
)
Festival e-mail
(
)
Adjudicator Name
This Choir has been recommended for:
ENSEMBLE: (8 to 12 singers)
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CLASS 104 - RICHARD W. COOKE: The Richard W. Cooke Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community or school ensemble with no age
limitations. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts and one of which must be a
madrigal. Brief solo passages permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection. Contemporary madrigals will be accepted.
SCHOOL CHOIR: (Minimum 13 singers)
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CLASS 103 – PAUL J. BOURRET: The Paul J. Bourret Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group, from a single school aged 19 and under.
Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a
folksong. Brief solo passages permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
CLASS 106 – DAVID OUCHTERLONY: The David Ouchterlony Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group, from a single school aged 16 and
under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief
solo passages permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
CLASS 108 - FLORINE DESPRES: The Florine Després Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group from a single school aged 12 years and
under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition
is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo
passages permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
COMMUNITY CHOIR: (Minimum 13 singers)
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CLASS 100 – HONOURABLE BARBARA A. HAGERMAN: The Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community
choral group, the majority of whom are 19 years and over. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three
or more parts. Only one of the selections may be a folk song. Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 102 - GEORGE S. MATHIESON: The George S. Mathieson Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group, aged 19 years
and under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong.
Brief solo passages are allowed.
CLASS 105 - DR & MRS. J.F.K. ENGLISH: The Dr. & Mrs. J.F.K. English Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group aged 16
years and under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years.
Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a
folksong. Brief solo passages permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
CLASS 107 - MARGARET WHARTON MEMORIAL: The Margaret Wharton Memorial Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a community choral group
aged 12 years and under as of December 31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two
(2) years. Competition is based on the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in two or more parts. Only one of the two selections may
be a folksong. Brief solo passages permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
CLASS 109 - BARBARA CLARKE: The Barbara Clarke Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group aged 25 years and under as of December
31 prior to the National Festival. Five percent (5%) of the choir membership may exceed the specified age limit by no more than two (2) years. Competition is based on the total
performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages permitted
in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
MALE CHOIR: (Minimum 13 singers)
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CLASS 101 - CITY OF LINCOLN: The City of Lincoln Plaque and Award shall be given for the best performance by a choral group of male singers. Competition is based on
the total performance of two contrasting selections, one of which must be sung in three or more parts. Only one of the two selections may be a folksong. Brief solo passages
permitted in one selection only - but may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
OMFA 2016 Official Entry Form Recorded Competition: Choirs - Page 2
Please return this entry form along with TWO COPIES of your performance CD (tapes/DVD’s are not permitted),
TWO COPIES of the full score and non-refundable entry fee of $130.00 payable to:
1296 Hazeldean Ave.
Peterborough, Ontario
K9J 5Z4
Identifying marks of any sort (choir name, name or choir director, etc.) MUST NOT appear on CD or score.
ENTRY DEADLINE: May 18, 2016
Winning choral recordings will be sent to the National Music Festival, along with scores and the Applications for entry into
the National Choral competition. These are normally returned to competitors after the National Competitions in August.
It is your responsibility to famliarize yourself with the Provincial Festival rules.
All choir entries must include TWO original scores for each piece and TWO copies of the CD.
Competitors in RECORDED CHORAL COMPETITION
Composer/Arranger
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including opus number and key where applicable)
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
WAIVER
Signature:Date:
2016 Official Entry Form - Recorded Competition: Orchestras
PLEASE
Name of Orchestra (as it will appear in the Program)
Number in Group
Name of Conductor (as it will appear in Program) Conductor’s Home Address (please use address where scores, cds and adjudicator reports will be returned to)
Conductor’s Telephone (with area code) (
Postal Code
Conductor’s e-mail
)
Date of Recording
Festival e-mail
Adjudicator Name
Adjudicator e-mail
(
)
This Orchestra has been recommended for:
STRING ORCHESTRAS:
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Class No. 1 – Plaque and Award for the best performance by a Community String Orchestra up to and including Grade 8 (80% of the
performers must be non-professional).
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Class No. 2 – Sister Marie Brebeuf Plaque and Award for the best performance at the junior level by an elementary school String
Orchestra up to and including Grade 8 students. This class is open only to school string orchestras.
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Class No. 3 - Patrick Dunne Plaque and Award for the best performance at the Intermediate level by a school String Orchestra from
Grade 8 to Grade 10 students. This class is open only to school string orchestras.
Class No. 4 – Plaque and Award for the best performance at the senior level by a Community String Orchestra (80% of the performers must be non-professional).
Class No. 5 - Plaque and Award for the best performance at the senior level by a String Orchestra up to and including Grade 12 students.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS:
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Class No 6 – Plaque and Award for the best performance by a community or school Symphony Orchestra up to and including grade 8
students.
Class No. 7 – Plaque and Award for the best performance at the senior level by a Community Symphony Orchestra (80% of the performers must be non-professional) .
Class No. 8 – Plaque and Award for the best performance at the senior level by a Symphony Orchestra up to and including grade 12
students. This class is open only to school symphony orchestras.
OMFA 2016 Official Entry Form Recorded Competition: Orchestras- Page 2
Please choose one of the following options to submit your entry:
1. Original CD and original score, entry form and entry fee mailed or couriered directly to Peterborough and must arrive
no later than May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline.
Please return this entry form along with your performance CD (tapes and DVD’s are not permitted),
full score and non-refundable entry fee of $130.00 payable to:
2. MP3 or MP4 formats of recordings may be uploaded into a specially designated dropbox folder. As well, a clear,
scanned copy of the score (including a picture of the cover) may also be uploaded. All materials must be received
by 6:00 pm on May 18th. No exceptions will be made for this deadline. The original entry form and entry fee must be
mailed or couriered to Peterborough by May 18th as well.
Please return this entry form along with the non-refundable entry fee of $130.00 payable to:
Identifying marks of any sort (band name, band director, etc.) MUST NOT appear on CD or score.
Scores, recordings and adjudications will be sent back to the address listed on side one of this form.
It is your responsibility to famliarize yourself with the Provincial Festival rules.
Competitors in RECORDED ORCHESTRA COMPETITION
Composer/Arranger (full name: i.e. J.S. Bach)
2. COMPLETE title of Own Choice selection (including opus number and key where applicable and not another mvt. of above) ACCURATE Performance Time (# of min.)
Composer/Arranger (full name: i.e. J.S. Bach)
Fee enclosed:
q$130.00
WAIVER
Signature:Date:
Signed by Director/Conductor
ONTARIO MUSIC FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION
2016 LIST OF ADJUDICATORS FOR WEBSITE
Please list all of the adjudicators you used this year. That information will be posted on the website so that other
administrators can contact you.
Please PRINT Festival name: ____________________________________________________________________
DISCIPLINE/LEVEL
(Junior, Senior etc)
ADJUDICATOR
NAME
ADJUDICATOR
PHONE (incl. area code)
Please copy and submit additional pages if necessary
ADJUDICATOR
EMAIL
OMFA FESTIVAL REPORTING FORM
2016
Please submit these forms
and the fees by your due date
(see www.omfa.info) to
ONTARIO MUSIC FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION INC.
Pam Allen, 1422 Bayview Ave, Unit A, Toronto M4G 3A7
Official Festival Name:
FAST METHOD: Please first check your info on the WEBSITE:
click here for OMFA WEBSITE, then just mark any CHANGES
below as applicable; otherwise skip ahead to bottom of page
PLEASE!. if you have changes to staff, etc we need to know!
We can’t contact you if we don’t know who you are!
Festival Mailing Address:
Festival Telephone
Festival Postal Code
Festival Fax:
Festival E-mail:
Festival Website: www.
Reporting Officer (if applicable)
Reporting Officer Phone
(if different than Fest):
Reporting Officer E-mail (if different than Fest):
Provincial Coordinator (if applicable):
Prov Coord Phone (if different than
Fest):
Prov Coord Email (if different than Fest):
Name of Festival Chair:
Festival Chair Phone:
Festival Chair E-mail:
Festival Chair address (if different than Festival):
Name of Festival Secretary:
Chair Postal Code:
Secretary Phone (if different than Fest)
Secretary address (if different than Festival):
Secretary E-mail (if different than Fest):
Sec. Postal Code
Please supply the following information as soon as known (now, if
possible). This will help competitors choose YOUR festival in 2017
when they are surfing the OMFA website:
2017 Festival dates: From/To:
2017 Entry Deadline(s):
PAGE 2 of 3
2017 Awards/Concert Dates:
/2
OMFA 2016
PLEASE RE-ENTER
FESTIVAL LEGAL NAME:
STATISTICS
Please be as accurate as you can when filling in these numbers (leave blank any categories that are not applicable)
OMFA will produce a summary of statistics that might be helpful for your festival Board. Totals of information
from all festivals can be used when applying for government and private sector grants by our member festivals,
whether through service clubs, or local/provincial/national Festivals. Totals only are reported in the annual
FCMF Digest for your use and information; a copy of the Digest is mailed to all members in good standing every
year.
COUNT OF ENTRIES (duets, trios, choirs, bands, orchestras etc = 1 entry)
Please do not change these categories, or combine them. If zero, just leave BLANK
DISCIPLINE
# ENTRIES
PIANO (INCL DUETS)
DISCIPLINE
# ENTRIES
DISCIPLINE
# ENTRIES
ACCORDION
CHOIRS – SCHOOLS
VOICE
HANDBELLS/CHIMES
CHOIRS – CHURCH
STRINGS (not GUITAR)
HARP
CHOIRS – COMMUNITY
GUITAR
KEYBOARD (DIGITAL)
BANDS (CLASSICAL)
WOODWINDS
ORGAN (CLASSICAL)
BANDS (JAZZ/STAGE)
BRASS
PERCUSSION
ORCHESTRAS
SPEECH and DRAMA
RECORDER
CHAMBER GROUPS
MUSIC THEATRE
OWN COMPOSITION
OTHER (NOT DANCE):
TOTALS & FEES
No. of entries
TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES
(NOT DANCE)
Multiply number of Entries at left X
$1.60
Amt Enclosed:
=$
(FCMF $.90 + OMFA $.70)= Entry Fees for
2016 (put in box at right):
(each Choir, etc is considered ONE entry)
No. of entries
TOTAL NUMBER OF ENTRIES FOR DANCE
(no fees – info for stats purposes only)
ADJUDICATOR STATISTICS
TOTAL
ADJUDICATORS
HIRED:
#
CANADIAN:
FEE PER
&/or PER HOUR
DAY: $
$:
# NON-CANADIAN:
NO. OF ADJUDICATING DAYS (COUNT DAYS FOR
EACH ADJUDICATOR):
MEALS $ PER DIEM FOR
ADJUDICATORS:
&/or PER
SESSION
FESTIVAL MILEAGE RATE (per km):
$:
BUDGET (check ONE) :
REVENUES:
“
UNDER $5,000
DOOR
ADMISSIONS:
“
$5,000-$9,999
DONATIONS:
“
$10,000 - $19,999
“
OVER $20,000
IN 2016 (check ONE)
“
SURPLUS
“
BREAK EVEN
“
DEFICIT
ENTRY FEES:
ADVERTISING:
:
GOVERNMENT:
FUNDRAISING:
$
$
$
PRIZES AWARDED
(check ONE) :
“
UNDER $5,000
“
$5,000-$9,999
“
OVER $10,000
NUMBER OF
VOLUNTEERS/EMPLOYEES:
VOLUNTEERS
DURING YEAR:
VOLUNTEERS
DURING FESTIVAL:
NO. AS SALARIED
EMPLOYEE
$
NO. HONORARIUM
$
NO. AS
CONTRACT:
$
PLEASE ESTIMATE APPROX NO OF:
ALL AUDIENCES:
PERFORMERS (count choir
members, etc):
THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME AND EFFORT IN SUPPLYING THESE STATISTICS!
Please mail these statistics forms and appropriate fees on or before due date, to:
PAM ALLEN, OMFA ADMINISTRATOR
1422 Bayview Ave, Unit A, Toronto M4G 3A7

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