GENERAL RULES FOR BANDS, LARGE ENSEMBLES AND ORCHESTRAS
Elementary, Intermediate and Secondary Schools - Junior Community, Senior Community - College/University Bands or Winds Ensemble
Each band is required to enter the designated class number as printed. A senior community band will be defined as a band with an aggregate playing experience of three years or more. Bands drawn from more than one school will be classified as a community band. Bands from private schools or other educational institutions will be classified as community bands. Three separate categories of bands will be adjudicated: School Bands, Community Bands (Junior and Senior) and College/University Bands.
AIMS OF THE KIWANIS MUSIC AND DANCE FESTIVAL
The principal objective of the plan is to provide a program that will allow for the wide variation in the capabilities of school and community music groups.
THE RATING PLAN
Gold, Silver and Bronze Standards of Performance are recognized by The Kiwanis Music Festival, National Capital Region.
A GOLD Standard signifies that an Ensemble has achieved excellence in all facets of its performance.
A SILVER Standard signifies that an Ensemble is demonstrating an exceedingly high standard of musical performance.
A BRONZE Standard signifies an above average quality of performance with latitude for improvement. The above three standards are recognized with a certificate.
The number of individual Gold, Silver and Bronze Standards of Performance presented in a given class will be at the discretion of the adjudicators. All ensembles will be evaluated to a "National Standard of Performance". Musical integrity will be the basis of evaluation. Adjudicators will include consideration of stylistic interpretation, intonation, dynamics, attacks, releases, articulations, balance, time, feel improvisation, instrumentation and the variety, quality and appropriateness of repertoire selections. Adjudicators' comments will reflect the total assessment of the performance selections. If time permits, a brief verbal adjudication will follow each performance. A written adjudication will be available following each performance. All Adjudicators' comments will be intended as a guide for the continued development of the Ensemble.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR BANDS
(a) Two selections of Music -- Directors will choose one (1) piece from the Musicfest list graded as to difficulty, AND one own choice selection of a comparable level of difficulty and in a contrasting style (no pops). No music shall be selected which has been performed by the organization in the previous year's Kiwanis Music Festival. Selections to be performed must be listed on the entry form.
(b) Scores -- Competitors must submit two copies of the score for each work to be performed to the adjudicators' secretary before commencement of the class.
(d) Adjudicators -- There will be two (2) adjudicators for all band classes.
(e) Entry Procedure -- An entry form should be complete for each group and submitted, together with a cheque or money order, to the Kiwanis Music and Dance Festival Association (see Entry Form for Address).
(f) Certification -- Each band participating will receive a certificate indicating the rating.
(g) Penalties:
(i) If the selections to be performed are not listed on the entry form, the entry will not be accepted.
(ii) If a work selected for performance is not from the appropriate grade level, or was performed by the competitor in the previous year's festival, the competitor will be permitted to perform but no rating will be given. However, an adjudication may be given at the sole discretion of the adjudicators.
ALL BAND CLASSES (1025A - 1030C):
Fee $56 per entry.
BAND, BRASS OR BRASS AND REED
1025A.......Grade 1 (Elem. or Interm.) (T)
1025B.......Grade 1 (Secondary) (T)
1025C.......Grade 1 (Junior Community)
1026A.......Grade 2 (Elem. or Interm.) (T)
1026B.......Grade 2 (Secondary) (T)
1026C.......Grade 2 (Junior Community)
1027A.......Grade 3 (Elem or Interm.) (T)
1027B.......Grade 3 (Secondary) (T)
1027C.......Grade 3 (Junior Community)
1028A.......Grade 4 (Secondary)
1028B.......Grade 4 (Senior Community)
1028C.......Grade 4 (College/University or wind ensemble)
1029A.......Grade 5 (Secondary)
1029B.......Grade 5 (Senior Community)
1029C.......Grade 5 (College/University or wind ensemble)
1030A.......Grade 6 (Secondary)
1030B.......Grade 6 (Senior Community)
1030C.......Grade 6 (College/University or wind ensemble)
Band directors wishing to enter the Kiwanis Music Festival should be aware that the selections can be chosen from the [Musicfest List].
Going over the time limit causes everyone after you to be late .. Please respect these time limits.
GRADE 1
Own selection of two contrasting pieces at a Grade 1 level. Time Limit 15 minutes.
GRADE 2
Own selection of two contrasting pieces at a Grade 2 level. Time Limit 15 minutes.
GRADE 3
Own selection of two contrasting pieces at a Grade 3 level. Time Limit 15 minutes.
GRADE 4
Own selection of two contrasting pieces at a Grade 4 level. Time Limit 20 minutes.
GRADE 5
Own selection of two contrasting pieces at a Grade 5 level. Time Limit 20 minutes.
GRADE 6
Own selection of two contrasting pieces at a Grade 6 level. Time Limit 20 minutes.
CHALLENGE CLASS
(Secondary School Bands only)
1037 Grades IV (T)
Time Limit 10 minutes.
1038 Grades V to VI (T)
Time Limit 10 minutes.
The music selections for these classess will be made known to the competitors six weeks before the Festival commences. The ability to purchase the complete score and parts immediately by each competitor is ensured. Marks & certificates will be given.
1105 - JAZZ ENSEMBLES
Any combination of instruments and/or voices. Original music invited. Electrified instruments and sound systems accepted. Please state number of instruments and voices on entry form. Time limit 30 minutes (time limit includes set-up and tear-down). Please state selections and time on entry form. A teacher may play the Keyboard part in Elementary Ensembles if no student is available.
NOTES:
1. Scores are not required.
2. Instrumentation: any combination of instruments.
3. Repertoire: own choice of two contrasting selections. No vocalist allowed.
4. Time limit 15 minutes.
Please state selections and time on entry from.
1105A - Jazz Ensemble - Open
Fee $51
1105B - Jazz Ensemble - Age 20 & Under
Fee $51
1105C - Jazz Ensemble - Age 17 & Under
Fee $51
1105D - Jazz Ensemble - Age 14 & Under
Fee $51
1105E - Jazz Ensemble - Grade 8 & Under
Fee $51
1106 - JAZZ COMBOS
NOTES:
1. Scores are not required.
2. Maximum 9 instruments. No minimum. Combos will normally consist of any combination of vocalist, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, piano and/or guitar, bass and drums. Less usual instruments such as violin, flute or clarinet may be used.
3. Repertoire: own choice of two contrasting selections within the modern acoustic jazz tradition (swing, bebop, hard bop, cool, post bop, Latin, mainstream, avant-garde, etc.). Compositions may be “standards” or “originals”. Solos must be improvised.
4. Time limit 15 minutes.
Please state selections and time on entry from.
1106A - Jazz Combo - Open
Fee $51
1106B - Jazz Combo - Age 20 & Under
Fee $51
1106C - Jazz Combo - Age 17 & Under
Fee $51
1106D - Jazz Combo - Age 14 & Under
Fee $51
1106E - Jazz Combo - Age 8 & Under
Fee $51
1108 - STAGE BANDS
NOTES:
1. Scores are required.
2. 10 to 20 members. Recommended instrumen-tation: 4-5 trumpets, 4-5 trombones, 5 saxs (2 alto, 2 tenor, 1 baritone), piano and/or synthesizer, guitar, bass, drums, auxiliary percussion (optional).
3. Repertoire: own choice of two contrasting selections (e.g. medium swing and a ballad). Selections should allow for partially or fully improvised solos.
4. Time limit 15 minutes.
Please state selections and time on entry from.
1108A - Stage Band - Open
Fee $51
1108B - Stage Band - Age 20 & Under
Fee $51
1108C - Stage Band - Age 17 & Under
Fee $51
1108D - Stage Band - Age 14 & Under
Fee $51
1108E- Stage Band - Grade 8 & Under
Fee $51
1109 - TRADITIONAL JAZZ COMBOS
NOTES:
1. Scores are not required.
2. Instrumentation: any combination of trumpet or cornet, clarinet, saxophone, trombone, guitar or banjo, double bass or tuba, piano, drums.
3. Repertoire: own choice of two contrasting selections within the traditional acoustic jazz tradition (early blues, “trad” style, Chicago style, New Orleans style, Dixieland, etc.) Compositions may be “standards” or “originals”. Solos must be improvised.
4. Time limit 15 minutes.
Please state selections and time on entry from.
1109A - Traditional Jazz Combo - Open
Fee $50
1109B - Traditional Jazz Combo - Age 20 & Under
Fee $50
1109C - Traditional Jazz Combo - Age 17 & Under
Fee $50
1109D - Traditional Jazz Combo - Age 14 & Under
Fee $50
1109E - Traditional Jazz Combo - Grade 8 & Under
Fee $50
THE ONTARIO MUSIC FESTIVALS ASSOCIATION PROVINCIAL BAND COMPETITION
Commencing in 1989, the OMFA began an annual Provincial Band Competition to provide an opportunity for leading band entries at local festivals to advance to a provincial competition (Provincial winners DO NOT advance, as a national competition does not exist at this time). Band entries are recommended by local festival adjudicators for the provincial competition, which is conducted by audition tapes similar to the National Choral Classes.
Competitors will be chosen from the following classes:
Elementary School Concert Band up to and including Grade 8 students Grade Level 1, 2 & 3.
Secondary School Band up to and including Grade 12 - OAC students Grade Level 5 & 6.
All Candidates must achieve Gold Level to be considered for Provincial Band Competition. Bands are chosen at the adjudicators discretion.
[Vocal-Junior] [Vocal-Senior/Open] [Vocal-Musical Theatre] [Vocal-Pop]
[Composition/Arrangement] [Organ] [Choral]
[Piano-Junior/Intermediate] [Piano-Senior/Open] [Pop Piano] [Piano-Misc]
[Strings-Violin/Suzuki/Viola] [Strings-Cello/Bass/Concerto or Sonata]
[Wind Instruments] [Brass Instruments] [Guitar] [Recorders]
[Chamber Music] [Ensembles] [Percussion] [Harp] [Bands] [Speech Arts]
[Festival Rules]