2026 Festival Syllabus - Woodwinds

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Classical Woodwinds

Woodwind Class Descriptions

Woodwind Solo Participants must perform one (1) selection from the appropriate grade level and any Repertoire list in their instrument’s RCM or CC Syllabus. Accompaniment is required (see Rules & Regulations below).

Woodwind Recital Participants must perform two contrasting (2) selections from the appropriate grade level and from 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.

Community & Adult Amateur Classes (non-competitive) Participants must perform one (1) selection for Solo classes and must perform two (2) selections for Recital classes in the appropriate genre. 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. Community 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 Community (non-competitive) level, and Adult & Child groups may enter Community (non-competitive) ensemble classes

Woodwind Rules & Regulations

Failure to follow the Rules & Regulations below will disqualify participants from receiving a mark or class placement. Participants may still receive written and verbal evaluations from the adjudicator.

**Participants should consult the General Rules & Regulations.

Accompaniment Participants must perform with live piano accompaniment for all Woodwind Solo & Woodwind 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 the General Rules, Regulations & Guidelines for more information about Copyright.

Memorization is not required for Woodwind classes.

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.

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)

Woodwind Resources

Class	Fee
Class:90000 - Community (non-competitive) - Classical Woodwind Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90010 - Community (non-competitive) - Classical Woodwind Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register
Class:90020 - Adult Amateur (non-competitive) - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90030 - Adult Amateur (non-competitive) - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Preparatory

Class	Fee
Class:90040 - Preparatory - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90050 - Preparatory - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 1

Class	Fee
Class:90100 - Level 1 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90110 - Level 1 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register
Class:90120 - Level 1 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$32.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 2

Class	Fee
Class:90200 - Level 2 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90210 - Level 2 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register
Class:90220 - Level 2 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$32.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 3

Class	Fee
Class:90300 - Level 3 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90310 - Level 3 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register
Class:90320 - Level 3 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$32.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 4

Class	Fee
Class:90400 - Level 4 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$32.00	Register
Class:90410 - Level 4 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$47.00	Register
Class:90420 - Level 4 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$32.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 5

Class	Fee
Class:90500 - Level 5 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$36.00	Register
Class:90510 - Level 5 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$51.00	Register
Class:90520 - Level 5 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$36.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 6

Class	Fee
Class:90600 - Level 6 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$36.00	Register
Class:90610 - Level 6 - Classical Woodwinds Recital	Fee:$51.00	Register
Class:90620 - Level 6 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$36.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 7

Class	Fee
Class:90700 - Level 7 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selections	Fee:$36.00	Register
Class:90710 - Level 7 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$51.00	Register
Class:90720 - Level 7 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$36.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 8

Class	Fee
Class:90800 - Level 8 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$40.00	Register
Class:90810 - Level 8 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$55.00	Register
Class:90820 - Level 8 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$40.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 9

Class	Fee
Class:90900 - Level 9 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$40.00	Register
Class:90910 - Level 9 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$59.00	Register
Class:90920 - Level 9 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes	Fee:$40.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Level 10

Class	Fee
Class:91000 - Level 10 - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$40.00	Register
Class:91010 - Level 10 - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$55.00	Register
Class:91020 - Level 10 - Classical Woodwinds Etudes 2 selections	Fee:$40.00	Register

Classical Woodwinds - Open (Diploma)

Class	Fee
Class:91110 - Open - Classical Woodwinds Solo 1 selection	Fee:$44.00	Register
Class:91120 - Open - Classical Woodwinds Recital 2 selections	Fee:$59.00	Register