Syllabus - Brass
DEFINITIONS
Brass Instrument A brass instrument is any type of trumpet or cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone or euphonium, or tuba. Any other instrument qualifies as a brass instrument at the adjudicator's sole discretion.
Brass Duet or Trio A brass duet or trio is:
- Any duet where either or both performers are playing a brass instrument as defined above.
- Any trio where at least two performers are playing a brass instrument as defined above.
Brass Ensemble A brass ensemble is any ensemble of four or more performers, in which at least half of the performers in the ensemble are playing a brass instrument as defined above.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively except where otherwise specified.
Eligibility Each category of class in this discipline specifies the eligibility of performer to enter classes within that category.
Instrumentation Each class in this discipline specifies its permitted instrumentation. If a class specifies brass instrument, a performer of any such instrument may enter that class. If a class specifies brass duet or trio or brass ensemble, the ensemble entering such a class must satisfy the definitions of brass duets, trios, or ensembles.
Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. If a class permits performance of more than one selection, multiple selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on. Selections may be accompanied or unaccompanied. When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a repertoire selection for its class.
Classical Repertoire Selections in classical categories must be art music or "classical" repertoire. They may be Conservatory selections drawn from an RCM or CC repertoire list, or they may be the performer's Own Choice. Selections not drawn from a Conservatory list must match any historical or stylistic characteristics of the Conservatory lists specified in a class name, if there is one; otherwise they may be freely chosen unless the class includes some other repertoire restriction. If a class specifies a Conservatory level, selections performed in that class must match or approximately match its level; otherwise, they must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.
Popular Repertoire Selections in popular categories may be from any popular genre, such as jazz, pop, rock, hip-hop, country, folk, and so on, instumental works of music theatre, or chosen from film, television, video games, or similar media. They must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.
Multi-Movement Works When performing two or more movements from a multi-movement work, you combine such movements into a single selection, and may not perform them as distinct selections. These movements must be contrasting where possible. When performing multiple movements from a multi-movement work in a class, you may combine two or more movements from the work together according to the rules specific to the class's category.
Advanced Solo Classical Brass
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have an advanced level of study as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations: that is, they must be either:
- Studying for their RCM ARCT exam, or
- Performing at a comparable level of technical proficiency, as estimated in consultation with their teachers.
Performers may freely combine these classes with Open classes.
Multi-Movement Works When performing a Conservatory selection, you must combine multiple movements from a multi-movement work together as specified in the Conservatory list from which you chose your selection. When performing an Own Choice selection, you may combine any number of movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed the time limit of your class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:BR235 - Trumpet RCM ARCT List B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules A selection for this class may consist of two or more movements of a sonata, and need not be an entire work, even when performing a work chosen from the RCM ARCT repertoire list. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR236 - Trumpet RCM ARCT List C Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR237 - Trumpet RCM ARCT List D Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR238 - Trumpet RCM ARCT List E Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR239 - French Horn RCM ARCT List B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules A selection for this class may consist of two or more movements of a sonata, and need not be an entire work, even when performing a work chosen from the RCM ARCT repertoire list. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR240 - French Horn RCM ARCT List C Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR241 - French Horn RCM ARCT List D Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR242 - Trombone RCM ARCT List B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules A selection for this class may consist of two or more movements of a sonata, and need not be an entire work, even when performing a work chosen from the RCM ARCT repertoire list. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR243 - Trombone RCM ARCT List C Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR244 - Baritone RCM ARCT Repertoire Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR245 - Tuba RCM ARCT List B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules A selection for this class may consist of two or more movements of a sonata, and need not be an entire work, even when performing a work chosen from the RCM ARCT repertoire list. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR246 - Tuba RCM ARCT List C Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR247 - Advanced Brass Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person who is a Canadian citizen, a member of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, or a person who has been resident in Canada or on First Nation, Inuit, or Métis territory for at least 5 years and who wrote or published the selection during that time. Examples include Larysa Kuzmenko, Oscar Peterson, or Murray Adaskin. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR248 - Advanced Brass Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person belonging to one of the demographic groups identified by the class. Examples include Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Naoko Ikeda, Oscar Peterson, Teresa Richert, or Wendy Carlos. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR249 - Advanced Brass Instrument Orchestral Excerpt Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules An orchestral excerpt selection may only be performed in an orchestral excerpt class. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR250 - Advanced Brass Instrument Concerto Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A concerto selection may only be performed in a concerto class. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a concerto or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. A reduction of the orchestral or ensemble accompaniment must be performed by a collaborative pianist. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR251 - Advanced Brass Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or more selections, up to eight selections total; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules Repertoire in this class may include up to one etude selection, up to one unaccompanied selection, and up to one sonata selection. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR252 - Advanced Brass Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR253 - Advanced Brass Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. Accompaniment is not required. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
Open Solo Classical Brass
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must be performing at an advanced level of technical proficiency, equal to or greater than the level required for performers studying for or achieving an associate certificate from RCM or CC. Performers may freely combine these classes with Advanced classes.
Multi-Movement Works When performing an Own Choice selection, you may combine any number of movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed the time limit of your class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:BR254 - Open Brass Instrument Baroque or Classical Concert Repertoire Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules Repertoire must be drawn from one of the historical periods specified in the class name. If the provenance of a selection is in doubt, performers may use the following year ranges: 1601 through 1750 for Baroque repertoire, and 1751 through 1830 for Classical repertoire. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR255 - Open Brass Instrument Romantic or Modern Concert Repertoire Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules Repertoire must be drawn from one of the historical periods specified in the class name. If the provenance of a selection is in doubt, performers may use the following year ranges: 1831 through 1890 for Romantic repertoire, and 1891 through 1960 for Modern repertoire. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR256 - Open Brass Instrument Contemporary Concert Repertoire Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules Repertoire in this class must be composed from 1961 through the present day. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR257 - Open Brass Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person who is a Canadian citizen, a member of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, or a person who has been resident in Canada or on First Nation, Inuit, or Métis territory for at least 5 years and who wrote or published the selection during that time. Examples include Larysa Kuzmenko, Oscar Peterson, or Murray Adaskin. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR258 - Open Brass Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person belonging to one of the demographic groups identified by the class. Examples include Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Naoko Ikeda, Oscar Peterson, Teresa Richert, or Wendy Carlos. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR259 - Open Brass Instrument Sonata Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a sonata, sonatina, or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR260 - Open Brass Instrument Concerto Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A concerto selection may only be performed in a concerto class. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a concerto or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. A reduction of the orchestral or ensemble accompaniment must be performed by a collaborative pianist. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR261 - Open Brass Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or more selections, up to eight selections total; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules Repertoire in this class may include up to one etude selection, up to one unaccompanied selection, and up to one sonata selection. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR262 - Open Brass Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:BR263 - Open Brass Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. Accompaniment is not required. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |