2026 Festival Syllabus - Piano: Other
Piano Ensembles
PIANO ENSEMBLE CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Class Requirements Participants must perform one (1) selection (maximum of two (2) movements if applicable). Repertoire does not need to be memorized for Piano Ensemble Classes.
Age Levels Participants must enter the age level of the oldest participant based on their age as of January 1st, 2026, for competitive classes. Participants who are playing at the ARCT/ACCM level or above must enter the Advanced level regardless of age.
Classical Ensembles Classical selections may include a wide range of Western art music based on formal traditions.
Contemporary & Popular Ensembles Contemporary music is defined as a wide range of compositions written after 1960, and may have both classical and modern elements. Popular selections may be covers from commercial artists in any of the following genres: Pop, Folk, R&B, Soul, Rock, Alternative, Indie, Jazz or Country.
Non-competitive Ensembles Classes will be organized based on registration so that participants of similar ages will be grouped together. Child & Adult ensembles are welcome in non-competitive classes.
- Duet One (1) piano, four (4) Hands
- Duo Two (2) pianos, four (4) Hands
- Trio One (1) piano, six (6) Hands
- Quartet Two (2) pianos, eight (8) Hands
PIANO RULES & REGULATIONS
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 the General Rules, Regulations & Guidelines for more information about Copyright.
Memorization is not required for ensemble classes.
Multi-movement Selections One (1) Selection may consist of multiple movements. Participants may play one (1) or two (2) contrasting movements for ensemble classes.
Time Limit Total performance time must not exceed twenty (20) minutes in total for any class.
OMFA Provincial Requirements
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.
- Piano Duets & Trios One (1) selection must be performed.
- Piano Quartets Quartets are eligible for the Small Ensemble division. One (1) or two (2) selections may be performed.
Ensembles - Community (non-competitive)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55000 - Community (non-competitive): Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands (any genre) | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55010 - Community (non-competitive): Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands (any genre) | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55020 - Community (non-competitive): Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands (any genre) | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55060 - Community (non-competitive): Quartet 2 Pianos, 8 Hands (any genre) | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Beginner (Ages 8 & Under)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55100 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55110 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55120 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55130 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55140 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55150 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55160 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Primary (Ages 9-10)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55200 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55210 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55220 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55230 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55240 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55250 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:55260 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Elementary (Ages 11-12)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55300 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55310 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55320 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55330 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55340 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55350 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55360 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Junior (Ages 13-14)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55400 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55410 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55420 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55430 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55440 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55450 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:55460 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Intermediate (Ages 15-16)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55500 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:55510 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:55520 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:55530 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:55540 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:55550 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:55560 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Senior (Ages 17-18)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55600 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55610 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55620 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55630 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55640 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55650 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55660 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
Ensembles - Advanced (Ages 19-28)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:55700 - Classical Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55710 - Classical Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55720 - Classical Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55730 - Contemporary & Popular Duet 1 Piano, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55740 - Contemporary & Popular Duo 2 Pianos, 4 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55750 - Contemporary & Popular Trio 1 Piano, 6 Hands | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:55760 - Quartet Any genre | Fee:$44.00 | Register |