Syllabus
Percussion – Virtual Competition 2023
Open to anyone who resides or studies in the Province of Ontario or the Gatineau, Quebec area and has been recommended by their local festival.
The maximum age for each level must be strictly observed.
Please note that there are separate classes for amateur adults 29 or older as at December 31, 2022.
All Percussion levels will be through a Virtual Festival.
All performances must be submitted using a single video YouTube link (one link containing both pieces).
One original score of the music or purchased digital music with attached receipt for each selection must be shown on camera prior to the beginning of the performance.
Percussion – Virtual Competition 202
Definition
Age-based Level Classes are offered through a Virtual Festival to competitors in each of the following eight levels:
Beginner Level: Competitors between the ages of 6-8 as of December 31, 2022.
Primary Level: Competitors between the ages of 9-10 as of December 31, 2022.
Elementary Level: Competitors between the ages of 11-12 as of December 31, 2022.
Junior Level: Competitors between the ages of 13-14 as of December 31, 2022.
Intermediate Level: Competitors between the ages of 15-16 as of December 31, 2022..
Senior Level: Competitors between the ages of 17-18 as of December 31, 2022..
Advanced Level: Competitors between the ages of 19-28 as of December 31, 2022.
Adult Level: Amateur Competitors older than 29 as of December 31, 2022..
• Ages 29 and up – 5 Years of Training or Less
• Ages 29 and up – 6 to 9 Years of Training
• Ages 29 and up – 10 Years of Training or More.
Performance Requirements for all Percussion Levels:
Primary, Elementary & Junior:
Two (2) selections of contrasting styles.
Performers are encouraged to include any two of keyboard percussion, timpani, or snare drum.
Maximum performance time is twenty (20) minutes. There is no minimum performance time.
Intermediate:
Two (2) selections of contrasting styles to include work on any two of mallets, tympani or snare drum.
– One (1) selection for Keyboard Percussion (e.g. marimba, vibraphone, xylophone)
– One (1) selection for Timpani, multi-percussion or Snare Drum.
Maximum performance time is thirty (30) minutes. There is no minimum performance time.
Senior and Advanced:
Three (3) selections consisting of contrasting styles to include work on any of two of mallets, tympani or snare drum.
– One (1) selection for Keyboard Percussion (e.g. marimba, vibraphone, xylophone)
– One (1) Selection for Timpani, multi-percussion or Snare Drum.
– One (1) own choice selection.
Maximum performance time is forty (40) minutes. There is no minimum performance time.
Adult: Two (2) or Three (3) selections of contrasting styles
Maximum performance time is thirty (30) minutes. There is no minimum performance time.
Additional Criteria:
a) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take the choice of repertoire into consideration.
b) Memorization is not required but is highly recommended
c) It is the competitor’s responsibility to abide by government guidelines regarding physical distancing as of the date you submit your video. Accompaniment can be by piano only. Accepted accompaniment must be live piano or piano backtracks. Unless a piece is specifically written to be unaccompanied it must have accompaniment, or the submission will be for adjudication only.
d) The accompanists listed on our website have confirmed that they are willing to record accompaniments for you to use for your performance if you do not have an accompanist already lined up. It is up to the competitor, however, to contact them directly and pay for this arrangement. https://omfa.ca/accompanists/
e) Please visit this link for video submission guidelines: https://www.musicfestivalsuite.com/fstparts.shtml
f) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (separate document) must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/