Previously these disciplines were run separately, they have been combined for 2010 to reserve resources and continue to offer opportunities for the disciplines with smaller numbers to participate in the festival this year, and in the years to come. When sufficient numbers allow, and volunteers are available, these disciplines may run on their own again in the future. Note: we now have Jazz classes available.
Discipline Captains: Jacinta Ferrari 250-493-0475 & Charleen Edis at 250-490-4045
It is the responsibility of competitors and teachers to follow the Rules & Regulations of the Festival. Entries are the responsibility of competitors and teachers. Errors or omissions are not the responsibility of the Festival. All disciplines run at the discretion of the Festival, dependent on sufficient entries. Check
Scholarship Page for Scholarship requirements and other available awards.
Additional Rules Pertaining to Instrumental:
- Each competitor shall compete at the same grade level in all solo classes entered. Students may enter one selection one grade higher in accordance with RCM Syllabus for examination purposes.
- Please state instrument played on registration entry.
- Photocopied music may not be used in the Penticton Kiwanis Music Festival without the written permission of the copyright holder (composer or publisher). The Federation of Music Festivals has now deemed it permissible to use photocopies for page turns as long as the original copy is present at the performance.
- Use current RCM Syllabus or equivalent as a guideline for repertoire selections. Titled studies are acceptable. Abridged versions of classical music are not acceptable. Selections for the Canadian Composers Class must be composers who are recognized and published. For information contact the Canadian Music Centre at Canadian Composers List.
- Da Capo signs should be observed. Repeat signs should ordinarily be ignored but at the discretion of the teacher and student may be observed where deemed appropriate.
- Each competitor is responsible for providing their own accompanist.
- Competitive Classes - All competitors will be given adjudication and a mark for each performance and will be eligible for appropriate certificates, cups, awards and/or scholarships that they qualify for.
- Non - Competitive Classes - any competitor may enter any class as non-competitive. They will be given adjudication but will be not be eligible for any certificates, cups, awards and/or scholarships. The class will be scheduled as determined by the festival.
- Grade Levels - Pre Grade 1, Grades 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, ARCT or Equivalent, or Open. Open is a student studying full time at a recognized music institution or who has obtained a degree or diploma in music.
- Guidelines for determining Grade levels of Suzuki repertoire.
Pre Grade 1 - Twinkle to Allegro, Volume 1
Grade 1 - Perpetual Motion to Minuet # 1 (Bach), including Happy Farmer and Chorus from Judas Maccabaeus
Grade 2 - Minuet # 2, Minuet #3, Musette (Bach), Hunter’s Chorus, Long Long Ago in G, Bourree (Handel)
Grade 3 - Gavottes by Gossec, Lully, Martini; Waltz’ Two Grenadiers’ Witches Dance; Minuet in G (Beethoven); Minuet Vol 3 (Bach)
Grade 4 - Gavottes by Thomas, Becker; Gavotte in G minor, Gavotte in D Major (Bach); Minuet (Boccherini); Humoresque
Grade 5 - Bourree (Bach) Volume 3
- Sight reading is required for scholarships.
- ENTRY FEES:
Solos Classes: $16.00
Concert Group: $30.00
Chamber Orchestra: $45.00
Duet, Trio, Quartet, and Ensemble: $9.00 per person
Family Duet, Trio, Quartet, Ensemble: $16.00 per family
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Additional Repertoire: This class is to be used ONLY for pieces which do not fit in any other category, OR for a second piece in a category already entered. One selection, own choice.
Renaissance: Music of the period (1450 - 1600) composers such as Sanz, Leroy, Dowland…
Baroque: Any composition by a Baroque composer (up to 1750) i.e., Bach, Scarlatti, Weiss.
Classical: Any composition by a Classical composer, (Circa 1750-1825), i.e., Sor, Catcassi and Guiliani.
Romantic: Any composition by a Romantic composer, (Circa 1825-1910), i.e., Tárrega, Paganini and Albéniz.
Twentieth & Twenty-First Century: Any composition by a twentieth century composer in contemporary idiom, (i.e., Villa-Lobos, Brouwer and de Falla) except Canadian composers.
Canadian: Any composition by a recognized and published Canadian composer. For information contact the Canadian Music Centre at Canadian Composers List.
Jazz: Any solo in the jazz style.
Untitled Etude: Any graded published study in the RCM or equivalent syllabus.
Sonata or Sonatina: Two contrasting movements.
Concerto: Two contrasting movements of any standard Concerto or Concertino. Orchestral part to be played on piano, accompanist not adjudicated.
Concert Program: Time limit 15 minutes. A mini-recital of three pieces by three different composers showing contrast in style, period, mood. (One mark for the overall performance.)
Accompanied Art Song: (i.e. Dowland, Rosseter, Byrd) Performer to sing and play.
Folk Song: Traditional Own choice selection from a traditional folk song of any nationality. (i.e. Greensleeves, Scarborough Fair) Performer to sing and play.
“Folk” Song: Contemporary Own choice selection from a contemporary folk song of any nationality. (i.e. works by Lightfoot, Guthrie, Seeger) Performer to sing and play.
Popular Song with Recorded Accompaniment: This can be any popular song with a recorded accompaniment. Performer/teacher must provide their own sound system and set up with a maximum set-up time of 5 minutes.
Finger Picking: Travis style, Cockburn, Renbourne etc. Score must be provided.
Own Composition - bring a clear photocopy of the hand written or computer generated original. Each entry must include: tempo markings, dynamics and other appropriate musical editing; measure numbers at the beginning of each line; a title page including composer's name, address, composition title and date. Composers are expected to perform their own works, or arrange to have their works performed by others. Time Limit 5 minutes.
Duet: Use one entry form per duet, with both players’ names, accompanied by full entry fee.
If the two competitors are at a difference grade levels they shall compete at the higher grade level
Guitar-Wind or String Duet: Please state instruments. Use one entry form per duet, with both players’ names accompanied by full entry fee. If the two competitors are at different grade levels, they shall compete at the higher grade level.
Duet with Advanced Accompaniment: For the younger player who may be encouraged by a familiar person (i.e. teacher, parent, sibling) who accompanies on guitar or other instrument. Only the lower grade participant is to register. The registrant must play the first part and will be adjudicated.
Guitar Ensemble: 3 + players, All players will be adjudicated. Time limit 15 minutes.
Quick Study: Adjudicator will provide music of appropriate level. Competitor will have 15 minutes to practice before performing selection for the adjudicator.
Sight Reading: Music of an appropriate level will be supplied by the adjudicator.
Own Composition: Bring a clear photocopy of the hand written or computer generated original. The entry must include: tempo markings, dynamics and other appropriate musical editing; measure numbers at the beginning of each line; a title page including composer's name, address, composition title and date. Composers are expected to perform their own works, or arrange to have their works performed by others. Time Limit 5 minutes.
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Additional Repertoire: This class is to be used ONLY for pieces which do not fit in any other category, OR for a second piece in a category already entered. One selection, own choice.
Unaccompanied Bach: Sonata or Partita, one movement only. (Grade VII and up).
Baroque: Any composition by a Baroque composer up to 1750 (i.e., Bach, Telemann).
Classical: Any composition by a Classical composer, (Circa 1750-1825), i.e., Mozart, Beethoven.
Romantic: Any composition by a Romantic composer, (Circa 1825-1910), i.e., Dvorak, Schubert.
Twentieth & Twenty-First Century: Any composition by a twentieth century composer in contemporary idiom, (i.e., Bartok, Copland) except Canadian composers.
Canadian: Any composition by a recognized and published Canadian composer. For information contact the Canadian Music Centre at Canadian Composers List.
Folk Song: Own choice selection from a traditional folk song of any nationality.
Popular Song with Recorded Accompaniment: This can be any popular song with a recorded accompaniment. Performer/teacher must provide their own sound system and set up with a maximum set-up time of 5 minutes.
Sonata or Sonatina: Consult the RCM Syllabus for selctions and movements required in each grade listing.eg. RCM Grade 7 Violin has the Mozart Sonata requiring only one movement while the Schubert Sonatina requires 2 movements.All competitors must enter this class with the movement[s] required for examination purposes.
Concerto: Consult the RCM Syllabus for selections and movements required in each grade listing.eg. RCM Grade 8 Violin has the Bach A Concerto requiring one movement while the Kreisler Concerto requires 2 movements. All competitors must enter this class with the movement[s] required for examination purposes. Orchestral part to be played on piano, accompanist not adjudicated.
Sacred: Any standard sacred selection with accompaniment. Classes will be determined by age.
Kreisler: Any piece composed or arranged by Fritz Kreisler.
Fiddle: Waltz, Jig, Reel, Air, etc. with accompaniment. Classes will be determined by age.
Jazz: Any solo in the jazz style.
Concert Program: Time limit 15 minutes. A mini-recital of three pieces by three different composers showing contrast in style, period, mood. (One mark for the overall performance.)
Own Composition - bring a clear photocopy of the hand written or computer generated original. Each entry must include: tempo markings, dynamics and other appropriate musical editing; measure numbers at the beginning of each line; a title page including composer's name, address, composition title and date. Composers are expected to perform their own works, or arrange to have their works performed by others. Time Limit 5 minutes.
Duet: Use one person in the duet to register, with both players’ names, accompanied by full entry fee. If the two competitors are at different grade levels they shall compete at the higher grade level.
Duet with Advanced Accompaniment: For the younger player who may be encouraged by a familiar person (i.e. teacher, parent, sibling) who accompanies on strings or other instrument. Only the lower grade participant is to register. The registrant must play the first part and will be adjudicated.
String, Trio or Quartet or Ensemble: Strings only. All players will be adjudicated. Time limit 15 minutes.
Suzuki groups: please enter this class. Use one entry per group and include information for all players.
Instrumental Trio, Quartet or Ensemble: Up to 8 players. Any combination of instruments but must include one string instrument (i.e. Piano Trio). All players will be adjudicated. Time limit 15 minutes.
Chamber Orchestra: Over 8 players, time limit
15 minutes. Please state approximate age and grade level of players in the special needs box on the competitor tab of the registration. Woodwinds and brass are permitted.
Sight Reading: Music of an appropriate level will be supplied by the adjudicator. Usually 2 grades below the entrant's grade level.
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Additional Repertoire: This class is to be used only for pieces which do not fit in any other category, or for a second piece in a category already entered. One selection, own choice.
Baroque/Classical: Any composition by a Baroque or a Classical composer.
Romantic: Any composition by a Romantic composer.
Twentieth & Twenty-First Century: Any composition by a twentieth century composer.
Canadian: Any composition by a recognized Canadian composer. For information contact the Canadian Music Centre at Canadian Composers List.
Jazz: Any solo in the jazz style.
Popular Song with Recorded Accompaniment: This can be any popular song with a recorded accompaniment. Performer/teacher must provide their own sound system and set up with a maximum set-up time of 5 minutes.
Sonata: Consult the RCM Syllabus for selections and movements required in each grade listing.All competitors must enter this class with the movement or movements required for examination purposes.
Concerto: Consult the RCM Syllabus for selections and movements required in each grade listing. All competitors must enter this class with the movement or movements required for examination purposes. Orchestral part to be played on piano.
Own Composition: bring a clear photocopy of the hand written or computer generated original. Each entry must include: tempo markings, dynamics and other appropriate musical editing; measure numbers at the beginning of each line; a title page including composer's name, address, composition title and date. Composers are expected to perform their own works, or arrange to have their works performed by others. Time Limit 5 minutes.
Duet: One person to register per duet, with both players’ names and instruments, accompanied by full entry fee. If the two competitors are at difference grade levels they shall compete at the higher grade level.
Duet with Advanced Accompaniment: (i.e., teacher, parent) Only the lower grade participant is to register. The lower grade registrant must play the first part. Only the lower grade registrant will be adjudicated. Use one entry form with only the name and grade level of this person.
Trio, Quartet, Small Ensemble (3 to 8 players) time limit 15 minutes. May include piano.
Bands, Groups larger than 8 players: time limit 20 minutes.
Sight Reading: Music of an appropriate level will be supplied by the adjudicator. Competitor can take a few minutes to study the music before playing.
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Official Syllabus is posted on this site, last updated November 19, 2009.