Syllabus - Bands - Community
DEFINITIONS
Concert Band A concert band is a band of any size performing standard concert band repertoire, and consisting primarily of brass, percussion, and woodwind instruments.
Jazz Band A jazz band is any band of any size, performing standard jazz repertoire, and consisting primarily of brass, rhythm and percussion, and woodwind instruments. Jazz band classes include classes for jazz ensembles or stage bands.
- A jazz ensemble is an ensemble of any size, with any combination of instruments, including voice or synthesised instruments.
- A stage band is any jazz band with a minimum of 10 performers. The Festival recommends the following instrumentation for stage bands: 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, 5 saxophones (2 alto, 2 tenor, and 1 baritone), piano and/or synthesiser keyboard, guitar, bass, drums, and optional auxiliary percussion.
Community Band Any band that is not a school band, as defined in the rules for school bands, is a community band. For instance, a band from a post-secondary educational institution, such as a college (including CEGEP) or university, is a community band, as is a band representing an entire school board.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively. However, participating ensembles receive a mark and a gold, silver, or bronze standing, in lieu of a mark and placement (first, second, or third).
Community Stage Bands
RULES & REGULATIONS
Organisation Classes in this category are organised based on the maximum permitted age of performers.
A band may register in a class if at least two-thirds of its performers are no older than the maximum permitted age.
A band must register in an adult class if more than one-third of its performers are age 19 years or older.
Eligibility Any community stage band is permitted to enter classes in this category.
Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity and nature of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. Unless specified otherwise, general rules for repertoire selections in this section are as follows:
- Any selection must be of a level of difficulty suiting the age and average technical proficiency of performers in the ensemble.
- Selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on.
- Up to one selection may be a “pops or pop culture” selection, written or arranged for stage band, which may be drawn from other popular genres, as well as from film, television, or video games. All other selections must be drawn from standard traditional or contemporary jazz repertoire.
- Selections must allow for one or more partially or fully improvised solo performances.
- When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a selection for its class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:BD211 - Community Stage Band 13 Years and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD212 - Community Stage Band 18 Years and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD213 - Community Stage Band 28 Years and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD214 - Community Adult Stage Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
Community Jazz Ensembles
RULES & REGULATIONS
Organisation Classes in this category are organised based on the maximum permitted age of performers.
A band may register in a class if at least two-thirds of its performers are no older than the maximum permitted age.
A band must register in an adult class if at least two-thirds of its performers are age 19 years or older.
Eligibility Any community jazz ensemble is permitted to enter classes in this category.
Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity and nature of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. Unless specified otherwise, general rules for repertoire selections in this section are as follows:
- Any selection must be of a level of difficulty suiting the age and average technical proficiency of performers in the ensemble.
- Selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on.
- Up to one selection may be a “pops or pop culture” selection, written or arranged for jazz ensemble, which may be drawn from other popular genres, as well as from film, television, or video games. All other selections must be drawn from standard traditional or contemporary jazz repertoire.
- Selections must allow for one or more partially or fully improvised solo performances.
- When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a selection for its class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:BD221 - Community Jazz Ensemble 13 Years and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Keyboard Part In this class, a band director or other professional may perform keyboard parts for the ensemble. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD222 - Community Jazz Ensemble 18 Years and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD223 - Community Jazz Ensemble 28 Years and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD224 - Community Adult Jazz Ensemble Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |