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 Place | St. Andrew's Middle School Senior Jazz Ensemble | Home Festival:Toronto | Titles: C-Jam Blues by Duke Ellington, arr. by Rick StitzelWatch Video Earth, Wind, and Fire Dance Mix by arr. by Paul MurthaWatch Video |
| 2nd Place | Longfields-Davidson Heights S.S. Gr. 8 Jazz Band | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis | Titles: Side Slippin', 1 by Rick StitzelWatch Video Tweet, 2 by Vince GassiWatch Video |
| 3rd Place | Runnymede Big Band | Home Festival:Toronto | Titles: 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 Place | Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School Junior Jazz Band | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis | Titles: Work Song by Nat Adderley, arr Erik MoralesWatch Video Tu Valor by Michele FernandezWatch Video |
| 2nd Place | Groove Masters | Home Festival:Toronto | Titles: Maiden Voyage by Herbie HancockWatch Video Beatrice by Same RiversWatch Video |
| 3rd Place | Smooth Jazz Ensemble | Home Festival:Toronto | Titles: On Green Dolphin St by Washington/KaperWatch Video From the Start by LaufeyWatch Video |
| Honourable Mention with Distinction | Laurel Heights Secondary School Jr Jazz Band | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo | Titles: 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 Place | Longfields-Davidson Heights Secondary School Senior Jazz Band | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis | Titles: Check Your Swing by Doug BeachWatch Video Crank It Up by Scott StantonWatch Video |
| 2nd Place | Holy Cross Jazz Ensemble | Home Festival:Kingston | Titles: Orange Sherbert, Jazz Band by Sammy NesticoWatch Video Skyfall, Jazz Band by Adkins and Epworth/arr. Roger HolmesWatch Video |
| 3rd Place | Laurel Heights Secondary School Sr Jazz Band | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo | Titles: 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 Place | SDSS Royal Big Band | Home Festival:Grey County | Titles: Watermelon Man by Mike KamufWatch Video Tank, Cowboy Bebop by Paul MurthaWatch Video |
| 2nd Place | Woodstock Collegiate Institute Jazz Band | Home Festival:Woodstock | Titles: Moondance, 1 by Van Morrison, Arranged by Victor LopezWatch Video Aftershock, 1 by Larry BartonWatch Video |
| 3rd Place | Huron Heights Secondary School Jazz Band 9-12 | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo | Titles: 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 Distinction | Lisgar Collegiate Institute Jazz Ensemble | Home Festival:Ottawa Kiwanis | Titles: Georgia on My Mind, 1st by Hoagy CarmichaelWatch Video Channel One Suite, 1st by Bill ReddieWatch Video |
| Honourable Mention with Distinction | SJK Jazz | Home Festival:Kitchener-Waterloo | Titles: 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 |