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 - Solo
| Class | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:24101 - Percussion - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. Performers are encouraged to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum. Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:24102 - Percussion - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. Performers are encouraged to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum. Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:24103 - Percussion - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. Performers are encouraged to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum. Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:24104 - Percussion - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. Performers are encouraged to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum. Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:24105 - Percussion - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum. Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:24106 - Percussion - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 Competitors must perform three (3) contrasting selections to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum.
Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Thirty-Five (35) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |
| Class:24107 - Percussion - Advanced Level - Ages 19-28 Competitors must perform three (3) contrasting selections to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum.
Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Forty (40) minutes | Virtual:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:24108 - Percussion - Adults - Ages 29 and Above Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani or snare drum. Memorization is not required but highly recommended. Time Limit: Thirty (30) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |