2025 Festival Syllabus - Chinese Instruments

CHINESE INSTRUMENTS CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Chinese Instrument Solo Participants must perform one (1) selection from the appropriate grade level from an overseas syllabus such as the Central Conservatory or Music, Chinese Musicians Association or the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.
*If a participant wishes to play a piece that is not on a syllabus list or is unsure about the grade level of a piece, they may submit a request for approval to the KWKMF Coordinator no later than January 31, 2025. Requests will be forwarded to a designated committee to determine if the piece is appropriate for a particular grade level.

Chinese Instrument Recital Participants must perform two contrasting (2) selections from the appropriate grade level from an overseas syllabus such as the Central Conservatory or Music or the Shanghai Conservatory of Music.

Duets & Trios Participants must perform one (1) selection and must enter the age level of the oldest participant based on their age as of December 31st, 2024, for competitive classes.

Small Ensembles Small Ensembles may consist of 4-15 members playing traditional Chinese Instruments. Class Levels: Small Ensembles should enter the age group that represents the majority of the ensemble members. If there is an equal number of members in different age groups participants should enter the higher age level. **Please refer to the Small Ensembles section of the Syllabus for more information.

Non-Competitive Classes Participants must perform one (1) selection for Solo classes and must perform two (2) selections for Recital classes. Participants will receive a written and verbal adjudication, as well as a Participation Ribbon, but will not be given marks or class placements and are not eligible for financial awards or OMFA Provincials recommendations. Non-Competitive classes will be organized based on registration so that participants of similar ages and levels will be grouped together. Adults ages 29 and above must enter at the non-competitive level, and Adult & Child groups may enter non-competitive ensemble classes.

CHINESE INSTRUMENTS RULES & REGULATIONS

Repertoire Selections Participants cannot perform the same selection in different classes (for example, if a participant enters both a Chinese Instrument Solo class and a Chinese Instrument Recital class then they must perform 3 different selections).

Accompaniment Participants may perform with live accompaniment where appropriate. Accompaniment instruments may include dulcimer, percussion, guzheng or piano. Pianos are available at festival venues, all other accompaniment instruments must be brought by the performer.

Time Limit Total performance time must not exceed twenty (20) minutes in total for any class.

Sheet Music Participants must provide the adjudicator with a legally purchased copy of the music for all selections (a purchase receipt or IMSLP listing must be presented for digital copies), even when the piece is being performed by memory. Refer to section 7.14 of the Rules, Regulations & Guidelines for more information about Copyright.

Memorization is not required for Chinese Instrument classes.

OMFA Provincial Requirements
Chinese Instrument Solo Two (2) selections must be performed.

Chinese Instruments Duets & Trios One (1) selection must be performed.

Small Ensembles One (1) or two (2) selections may be performed.

Participants should consult the OMFA Syllabus guidelines (www.omfa.ca) if they are interested in participating in the OMFA Provincials, as the OMFA requirements may differ from the KW Kiwanis Music Festival Syllabus. At least one (1) selection must have received a mark of 85 at the local festival.

Chinese Instrument Resources
Central Conservatory of Music
Shanghai Conservatory of Music Syllabus
Chinese Musicians Association
 
Complete Rules & Regulations