2026 Syllabus - Orchestras
STRING ORCHESTRAS: Groups consisting solely of stringed instruments.
SYMPHONY ORCHESTRAS: Groups comprised of string, wind and percussion sections.
Music is own choice.
Orchestras may play a warm-up selection, 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 the music chosen. 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 a Festival Award.
PROVINCIALS
Both school and community orchestras are eligible for Provincial nomination.
Check Provincial rules at www.omfa.ca the Ontario Music Festival Association's website.
Orchestras - String Orchestra
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:17000 - Elementary School, up to Gr. 8 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17005 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 10 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17010 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 12 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17015 - Junior Community 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17020 - Senior Community 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Orchestras - Symphony Orchestra
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:17100 - Elementary School, up to Gr. 8 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17105 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 10 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17110 - Secondary School, up to Gr. 12 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17115 - Junior Community 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:17120 - Senior Community 2 contrasting pieces | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |