2026 Syllabus - Percussion
One of the selections must have been performed at the Local Festival and received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator. The other selections are the competitor's choice but must follow the rules of this category.
Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take song choice into consideration.
General Rules
All competitors must be an amateur. Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/amateur-vs-professional
No announcement of name or selection is permitted prior to your performance.
Live Festival - originals must be provided at the time of registration.
Virtual Festival - a pdf of the music must be uploaded at the time of registration.
It is important to note that if the Festival office has to contact you because of incomplete information (i.e. missing movements, pieces at the wrong grade level, etc.) will result in an additional $25 charge. Failure to pay the charge will result in disqualification and refunds will not be given.
All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (omfa.ca/festival/rules-and-regulations) must be strictly adhered to.
****All of the requirements for video submissions are detailed in the red Virtual Submission Requirements button.****
Percussion - Small Ensembles
| Class | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:24301 - Percussion - Small Ensembles - Ages 10 & Under Competitors may only perform one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. The majority of members are ages 10 or under. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:24302 - Percussion - Small Ensembles - Ages 12 & Under Competitors may only perform one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. The majority of members are ages 12 or under. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:24303 - Percussion - Small Ensembles - Ages 14 & Under Competitors may only perform one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. The majority of members are ages 14 or under. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:24304 - Percussion - Small Ensembles - Ages 16 & Under Competitors may only perform one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. The majority of members are ages 16 or under. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:24305 - Percussion - Small Ensembles - Ages 18 & Under Competitors may only perform one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. The majority of members are ages 18 or under. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:24306 - Percussion - Small Ensembles - Ages 19 & Over Competitors may only perform one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. The majority of members are ages 19 or over. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |