2024 Virtual Results - Bands

Jazz Bands

Grades 8 and Under

Congratulations on your outstanding performances at the 2024 OMFA Provincial Finals. Please watch this feedback video from your adjudicator, Rebecca Phillips.

To find out more information about Rebecca Phillips:
omfa.ca/virtual-festival/rebecca-phillips

1st PlaceSt. Andrew's Middle School Senior Jazz EnsembleHome Festival:TorontoTitles:
C-Jam Blues by Duke Ellington, arr. by Rick StitzelWatch Video
Earth, Wind, and Fire Dance Mix by arr. by Paul MurthaWatch Video
2nd PlaceLongfields-Davidson Heights S.S. Gr. 8 Jazz BandHome Festival:Ottawa KiwanisTitles:
Side Slippin', 1 by Rick StitzelWatch Video
Tweet, 2 by Vince GassiWatch Video
3rd PlaceRunnymede Big BandHome Festival:TorontoTitles:
September by Earth, Wind & Fire - Arr. Peter BlairWatch Video
When Johnny Comes Struttin' Home by Arr. Rick HirschWatch Video

Secondary - Grades 9-10

Congratulations on your outstanding performances at the 2024 OMFA Provincial Finals. Please watch this feedback video from your adjudicator, Rebecca Phillips.

To find out more information about Rebecca Phillips:
omfa.ca/virtual-festival/rebecca-phillips

1st PlaceLongfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School Junior Jazz BandHome Festival:Ottawa KiwanisTitles:
Work Song by Nat Adderley, arr Erik MoralesWatch Video
Tu Valor by Michele FernandezWatch Video
2nd PlaceGroove MastersHome Festival:TorontoTitles:
Maiden Voyage by Herbie HancockWatch Video
Beatrice by Same RiversWatch Video
3rd PlaceSmooth Jazz EnsembleHome Festival:TorontoTitles:
On Green Dolphin St by Washington/KaperWatch Video
From the Start by LaufeyWatch Video
Honourable Mention with DistinctionLaurel Heights Secondary School Jr Jazz BandHome Festival:Kitchener-WaterlooTitles:
The Jazz Police by Gordon Goodwin Arranged by Victor LopezWatch Video
Moondance by Van Morrison Arranged by Roy PhillippeWatch Video

Secondary - Grades 11-12

Congratulations on your outstanding performances at the 2024 OMFA Provincial Finals. Please watch this feedback video from your adjudicator, Rebecca Phillips.

To find out more information about Rebecca Phillips:
omfa.ca/virtual-festival/rebecca-phillips

1st PlaceLongfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School Senior Jazz BandHome Festival:Ottawa KiwanisTitles:
Check Your Swing by Doug BeachWatch Video
Crank It Up by Scott StantonWatch Video
2nd PlaceHoly Cross Jazz EnsembleHome Festival:KingstonTitles:
Orange Sherbert, Jazz Band by Sammy NesticoWatch Video
Skyfall, Jazz Band by Adkins and Epworth/arr. Roger HolmesWatch Video
3rd PlaceLaurel Heights Secondary School Sr Jazz BandHome Festival:Kitchener-WaterlooTitles:
Dreamin' In Swingtime by Paul BakerWatch Video
Hitting Here Stride by Neil Yorke-SladerWatch Video

Secondary - Grades 9-12

Congratulations on your outstanding performances at the 2024 OMFA Provincial Finals. Please watch this feedback video from your adjudicator, Rebecca Phillips.

To find out more information about Rebecca Phillips:
omfa.ca/virtual-festival/rebecca-phillips

1st PlaceSDSS Royal Big BandHome Festival:Grey CountyTitles:
Watermelon Man by Mike KamufWatch Video
Tank, Cowboy Bebop by Paul MurthaWatch Video
2nd PlaceWoodstock Collegiate Institute Jazz BandHome Festival:WoodstockTitles:
Moondance, 1 by Van Morrison, Arranged by Victor LopezWatch Video
Aftershock, 1 by Larry BartonWatch Video
3rd PlaceHuron Heights Secondary School Jazz Band 9-12Home Festival:Kitchener-WaterlooTitles:
Feeling Good by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony NewleyWatch Video
Chameleon by Herbie Hancock, Paul Jackson, Harvey Mason Jr., and Bennie MaupinWatch Video
Honourable Mention with DistinctionLisgar Collegiate Institute Jazz EnsembleHome Festival:Ottawa KiwanisTitles:
Georgia on My Mind, 1st by Hoagy CarmichaelWatch Video
Channel One Suite, 1st by Bill ReddieWatch Video
Honourable Mention with DistinctionSJK JazzHome Festival:Kitchener-WaterlooTitles:
My Funny Valentine, Whole Piece by Lorenz Hart & Richard Rogers - Arr. Mike SmukalWatch Video
I'm Beginning to See the Light, Whole Piece by Don George, Johnny Hodges, Duke Ellington, and Harry James - Arr. Paul BakerWatch Video