Syllabus - Bands - School
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 below, 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.
School Band Any band whose performers are all drawn from the same elementary, intermediate, or secondary school is a school band. The school may be a public or private school.
Elementary School Classes A school band is eligible for elementary school classes if at least nine-tenths of its performers are from grade 8 or below (Ontario) or from école primaire (Québec).
Intermediate School Classes A school band is eligible for both elementary school and secondary school classes if either of the following are true:
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- The school is a mixed intermediate and secondary school (grade 7 and up) in Ontario, and at least nine-tenths of the ensemble's performers are from grade 7 and 8.
- The school is an école secondaire in Québec, and at least nine-tenths of the ensemble's performers are secondary I, II, or III.
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Secondary School Classes A school band is eligible for secondary school classes if at least nine-tenths of its performers are from grade 9 or above (Ontario) or from école secondaire (Québec).
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).
Elementary School Concert Bands
RULES & REGULATIONS
Organisation Classes in this category are organised based on standardised grades for band repertoire used by publishers and bands competitions.
Eligibility Any school concert band whose performers are drawn from grade 8 and below may 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 matching or approximately matching the class's grade.
- 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 concert band, which may be drawn from popular genres, as well as from film, television, or video games. All other selections must be drawn from the standard concert band repertoire.
- When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a selection for its class.
| Class | Fee | |
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| Class:BD101 - Grade 1 Elementary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD102 - Grade 2 Elementary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD103 - Grade 3 Elementary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
Secondary School Concert Bands
RULES & REGULATIONS
Organisation Classes in this category are organised based on standardised grades for band repertoire used by publishers and bands competitions.
Eligibility Any school concert band whose performers are drawn from grade 7 and above may 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 matching or approximately matching the class's grade.
- 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 concert band, which may be drawn from popular genres, as well as from film, television, or video games. All other selections must be drawn from the standard concert band repertoire.
- When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a selection for its class.
| Class | Fee | |
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| Class:BD111 - Grade 1 Secondary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD112 - Grade 2 Secondary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD113 - Grade 3 Secondary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD114 - Grade 4 Secondary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD115 - Grade 5 Secondary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD116 - Grade 6 Secondary School Concert Band Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |
| Class:BD119 - Secondary School Concert Band Challenge Class Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival six (6) weeks before a participating ensemble's scheduled performance. | Fee:$100.00 | Closed |