2026 Syllabus - Bands
School Bands are grouped by school grade.
Community Bands are grouped by age.
Music is own choice.
Bands may play a warm-up selection, which must be either a chorale or a scale, not to exceed ONE minute.
Memorization is NOT required.
Participants must provide the adjudicator with an original copy of their chosen music. Failure to do so will result in a "for adjudication only" performance.
AWARDS
Perform two (2) contrasting pieces in your class to be eligible for an award.
PROVINCIALS
Both school and community bands are eligible for Provincial nomination.
Check Provincial rules at www.omfa.ca the Ontario Music Festival Association's website.
Bands - Community Band
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21400 - Community Band | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |
Bands - Jazz
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21000 - Elementary School, up to Gr. 8 | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |
| Class:21020 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 12 | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |
| Class:21030 - Community Jazz Band | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |
Bands - School Band
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21300 - Elementary School, up to Gr. 8 | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |
| Class:21310 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 10 | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |
| Class:21330 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 12 | Fee:$62.00 | Closed |