Syllabus - Woodwinds
DEFINITIONS
Woodwind Instrument A woodwind instrument is any type of flute or piccolo, clarinet or bass clarinet, oboe or English horn, saxophone, bassoon or contrabassoon, or recorder. Any other instrument qualifies as a woodwind instrument at the adjudicator's sole discretion.
Woodwind Duet or Trio A woodwind duet or trio is:
- Any duet where either or both performers are playing a woodwind instrument as defined above.
- Any trio where at least two performers are playing a woodwind instrument as defined above.
Woodwind Ensemble A woodwind ensemble is any ensemble of four or more performers, in which at least half of the performers in the ensemble are playing a woodwind 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 woodwind instrument, a performer of any such instrument may enter that class. If a class specifies woodwind duet or trio or woodwind ensemble, the ensemble entering such a class must satisfy the definitions of woodwind 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.
Preparatory Solo Classical Woodwinds
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a Preparatory level of study as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 1 class.
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 up to 2 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:WW101 - Preparatory Flute RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW102 - Preparatory Clarinet RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW103 - Preparatory Saxophone RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW104 - Preparatory Woodwind Instrument RCM Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW105 - Preparatory Woodwind Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW106 - Preparatory Woodwind Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
Level 1 Solo Classical Woodwinds
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a level of study of Level 1 as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 2 class.
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 up to 2 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 or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:WW107 - Level 1 Flute RCM List A or B/CC List Piece Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW108 - Level 1 Clarinet RCM List A or B/CC List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW109 - Level 1 Saxophone RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW110 - Level 1 Oboe or English Horn RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW111 - Level 1 Bassoon RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW112 - Level 1 Recorder RCM List Piece Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW113 - Level 1 Woodwind Instrument RCM or CC Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW114 - Level 1 Woodwind Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW115 - Level 1 Woodwind Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW116 - Level 1 Woodwind Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW117 - Level 1 Woodwind Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW118 - Level 1 Woodwind Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. Accompaniment is not required. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
Level 2 Solo Classical Woodwinds
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a level of study of Level 2 as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 3 class.
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 up to 2 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 or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:WW119 - Level 2 Flute RCM List A or B/CC List Piece Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW120 - Level 2 Clarinet RCM List A or B/CC List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW121 - Level 2 Saxophone RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW122 - Level 2 Oboe or English Horn RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW123 - Level 2 Bassoon RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW124 - Level 2 Recorder RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW125 - Level 2 Woodwind Instrument RCM or CC Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW126 - Level 2 Woodwind Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW127 - Level 2 Woodwind Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW128 - Level 2 Woodwind Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW129 - Level 2 Woodwind Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW130 - Level 2 Woodwind Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. Accompaniment is not required. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
Level 3 Solo Classical Woodwinds
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a level of study of Level 3 as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 4 class.
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 up to 2 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 or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:WW131 - Level 3 Flute RCM List A or B/CC List Piece Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 4 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW132 - Level 3 Clarinet RCM List A or B/CC List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 4 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW133 - Level 3 Saxophone RCM List A or B Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 4 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW134 - Level 3 Woodwind Instrument RCM or CC Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW135 - Level 3 Woodwind Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 4 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW136 - Level 3 Woodwind Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 4 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW137 - Level 3 Woodwind Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW138 - Level 3 Woodwind Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 4 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:WW139 - Level 3 Woodwind Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. Accompaniment is not required. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |