Percussion, Woodwinds, and Brass

 

Discipline Chair                                 Kelly Smit       604-886-3885

Adjudicator                                       Jim Grinder         

Solo, Small Ensembles          Session Date               April 24,2008

Venue                         St. Hilda’s Church, Sechelt

School Bands, Large Groups Session Date             April 25, 2008  

Venue                         Chatelech High School Theatre, Sechelt

 

PLEASE read the Preamble, Rules and Procedures

 

Please note instrument AND years of experience on entry form on entry form.

 

Please note the grade you are working on if you wish to be eligible as a Provincial Festival candidate.

 

Pre Grade (2) two classes are not syllabus directed.  Students who are grade two and up must either choose selections from the current syllabi or enter a piece in the “Performer’s Choice” category or “Sacred” category.

 

Selections MUST come from the current Royal Conservatory of Music Syllabus. Include source of selection following the title on the entry form, using the appropriate abbreviation. Teachers are responsible for entering selections in the correct class.

  

MEMORIZATION is desirable but not mandatory.  Competitors should be aware that an adjudicator's decision may be influenced by memorization.  Ensembles need not be memorized.

 

Repeat signs should not be observed with the exception of D.C.

 

Performer's Choice: Pre-Grade 2 – Folk, Popular, Jazz, etc.  – any pieces that are not Baroque, Classical or Sacred 

 

Performer's Choice: Grade 2 and up – Folk, Popular, Jazz, etc. or any pieces not found in the syllabi (i.e. non-syllabi Baroque, Classical, Romantic, 20th –21st Century).

 

Duets - Enter at the grade level of the more advanced student.