2026 Festival Syllabus - Woodwinds

Woodwind Concerto Class Description

Participants may perform one (1) or two (2) movements of a concerto.  Repertoire selections do not need to be from a syllabus list.  Participants must enter the level based on their age as of January 1st, 2026, and should select the grade level that they are currently playing at.

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 Concerto classes and performers must make their own arrangements for an accompanist.

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.

Woodwind Concertos                   One (1) selection must be performed, which may include one (1) or two (2) consecutive movements.

Concerto - Primary (Ages 10 & Under)