2026 Syllabus - Songs from the Screen and More

Memorization is required, unless stated otherwise.
Neurodiverse participants requiring accommodations must contact the Festival Administrator admin@kiwanismusicfestival.net.
Participants must provide the adjudicator with an original copy of the music. Failure to do so will result in a "for adjudication only" performance.

SOLO SELECTIONS
Music is own choice, but this category is meant for songs that are musical theatre in nature but are NOT from a staged musical.

A list of accepted songs is available on the OMFA SSAM Song List: omfa.ca/ssam-chart

Classes are for singers who want to perform:
a) Cabaret songs like Taylor the Latte Boy, Girl in 14G, etc.
b) Songs from Disney movies or mainstream movies fit in this category as well, like Descendants.
c) Songs written for but then cut from staged musicals (eg. More to the Story from Shrek)
d) This category also includes Jukebox Musicals, in which a majority of the songs are well-known popular music songs, rather than original music.
e) Spoken passages are allowed if published in the score but cannot represent more than 10%.

Selections NOT permitted:
a) Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical syllabi (Lists A and B from Levels 1-6; Lists A, B, C from Levels 7-10).
b) Selections from Junior show versions of musicals that have been cut or simplified is NOT permitted.
c) Operett/light opera selections (Gilbert & Sullivan)

ACCOMPANIMENT
Accompaniment can be by piano only for live festivals.
For live events, a sound system is NOT provided for recorded accompaniment and its use is discouraged.
For virtual events, accompaniment can include: Live, pre-recorded, back-tracks, etc. No background/back-up vocals are permitted.

MOVEMENT, PROPS & COSTUMES
Stage movement is allowed, but no dance breaks.

Two (2) simple handheld props (e.g. comb, basket, or book); one (1) standard rehearsal theatre box is allowed. No other props will be permitted.
Costumes are allowed but will not be judged.

AWARDS
Enter a minimum of two (2) classes in this discipline to be eligible for a Festival Award.

PROVINCIALS
All levels are eligible for Provincial nomination.
While only ONE qualifying piece will be entered as the adjudicator's recommendation and must be performed at Provincials, participants are required to PERFORM at least TWO PIECES MATCHING THIS DISCIPLINE'S CRITERIA at Provincials.
Check Provincial rules at www.omfa.ca the Ontario Music Festival Association's website.