2025 Festival Syllabus - Woodwinds
Classical Woodwinds
WOODWIND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Woodwind Solo & Recital Classes Participants must perform one (1) selection for Solo classes, or two (2) selections for Recital classes from the appropriate grade level. For Recital classes selections must be from two different Repertoire lists in their instrument's RCM or CC Syllabus. For example, if the grade level includes List A & List B the participant should play one (1) selection from each list. If there is a List C, then the participant may choose which two (2) Lists to select from. Accompaniment is required (see Rules & Regulations below).
Etude Classes Participants must perform two (2) contrasting Etudes/Studies from the appropriate grade level. Where the syllabus indicates "Group 1", and "Group 2" participants should select one (1) Etude from each Group.
Non-Competitive Classes Participants must perform one (1) selection for Solo classes and must perform two (2) selections for Recital classes in the appropriate genre. 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.
WOODWIND RULES & REGULATIONS
Accompaniment Participants must perform with live piano accompaniment for all Solo & Recital classes (except where the syllabus indicates that a piece is "Unaccompanied") and performers must make their own arrangements for an accompanist.
Multi-movement Selections One (1) selection may consist of multiple movements, where specified in the RCM or CC Syllabus (ex. Sonatas & Concertos). Participants must perform the movement(s) specified in the syllabus where applicable. For example, the syllabus may require that only one movement of a piece be played, or that two or more specific movements be played.
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 Woodwind classes.
OMFA Provincial Requirements
Flute, Reeds Solo Two (2) selections must be performed (optional: three (3) selections for Open level). Selections must be in the current RCM or CC Syllabi (no exceptions). One (1) selection may be an etude. (*Classical Woodwind classes are divided into Flute and Reeds)
Participants should consult the OMFA Syllabus guidelines (www.omfa.ca) if they are interested in participating.