2025 Festival Syllabus - Woodwinds

WOODWIND CLASS DESCRIPTIONS

Woodwind Concerto Participants may perform one (1) or two (2) consecutive 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 December 31st, 2024, and should select the grade level that they are currently playing at.

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.

Backing Tracks For Popular classes only, participants must use either live accompaniment (piano or guitar/ukulele) or an instrumental backing track that does not have back-up vocals. Performers are encouraged to use tracks with limited instrumental breaks (edited tracks/ reductions are allowed). Backing tracks must be provided as an MP3 file prior to the festival class (registrants will be contacted with instructions for submission).

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

Participants should consult the OMFA Syllabus guidelines (www.omfa.ca) if they are interested in participating.

Complete Rules & Regulations

Concerto - Primary (Ages 10 & Under)