2025 Syllabus - Brass

It is the responsibility of every Competitor and/or Parent/Guardian and/or Teacher to ensure that they have read and complied with the current Syllabus and all the rules and regulations governing the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival.

Prior to registering, we invite you to read the FAQ's.

In classes where age limit is specified, competitors must be the prescribed age or under as of December 31st of the previous year and must state their age on the online registration form.

For school musicians participating through the 'Bring the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival to you' program, choosing to perform any repertoire that satisfies any of the classes listed below will allow you to be considered for nomination to the Ontario Music Festivals Association Provincial Finals in June 2025.

Brass Solo by Level - List A

Selection must be from the List A of the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLA-1 - Brass List A - Level 1Earlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BLA-2 - Brass List A - Level 2Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLA-3 - Brass List A - Level 3Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLA-4 - Brass List A - Level 4Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLA-5 - Brass List A - Level 5Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLA-6 - Brass List A - Level 6Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLA-7 - Brass List A - Level 7Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLA-8 - Brass List A - Level 8Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLA-9 - Brass List A - Level 9Earlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BLA-10 - Brass List A - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLA-D - Brass List A - DiplomaEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register

Brass Solo by Level - List B

Selection must be from the List B of the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLB-1 - Brass List B - Level 1Earlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BLB-2 - Brass List B - Level 2Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLB-3 - Brass List B - Level 3Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLB-4 - Brass List B - Level 4Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLB-5 - Brass List B - Level 5Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLB-6 - Brass List B - Level 6Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLB-7 - Brass List B - Level 7Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLB-8 - Brass List B - Level 8Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLB-9 - Brass List B - Level 9Earlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BLB-10 - Brass List B - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLB-D - Brass List B - DiplomaEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register

Brass Solo by Level - List C

Selection must be from the List C of the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLC-9 - Brass List C - Level 9Earlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BLC-10 - Brass List C - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLC-D - Brass List C - DiplomaEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register

Brass Solo by Level - List D

Selection must be from the List D of the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLD-10 - Brass List D - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLD-D - Brass List D - DiplomaEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register

Brass Solo by Level - Etude

Own choice of one etude from the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLS-1 - Brass Etude - Level 1Earlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BLS-2 - Brass Etude - Level 2Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLS-3 - Brass Etude - Level 3Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLS-4 - Brass Etude - Level 4Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLS-5 - Brass Etude - Level 5Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLS-6 - Brass Etude - Level 6Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLS-7 - Brass Etude - Level 7Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLS-8 - Brass Etude - Level 8Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLS-9 - Brass Etude - Level 9Earlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BLS-10 - Brass Etude - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLS-D - Brass Etude - DiplomaEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register

Brass Solo by Level - Additional Repertoire

Own choice. Any repertoire. Selection does not need to be listed in the current RCM or CC syllabus. This category can also be used for an additional entry of a 'List' category (ie. to enter a second List A piece etc.). Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLR-1 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 1Earlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BLR-2 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 2Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLR-3 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 3Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLR-4 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 4Earlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BLR-5 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 5Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLR-6 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 6Earlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BLR-7 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 7Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLR-8 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 8Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLR-9 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 9Earlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BLR-10 - Brass Additional Repertoire - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLR-D - Brass Additional Repertoire - DiplomaEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register

Brass Concerto

Own choice. When applicable, cadenzas are to be played. One movement (fast or slow - please choose the appropriate class) of a concerto. Through-composed single movement concertos can be played. For a single movement concerto, please choose the fast or slow class as is most appropriate to your piece. Orchestral part (not adjudicated) for all concertos will be played on an acoustic piano or digital keyboard. Orchestral introductions by accompanists may be abridged. Must be repertoire not entered in another class in the Festival.
Max time - Level 8 & under - 15 min, Level 9 & up - 25 min.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLCS-8 - Brass Concerto Slow Movement - Level 8 and belowEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLCS-9 - Brass Concerto Slow Movement - Level 9 and aboveEarlybird Regular:$37.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$63.00Register
Class:BLCF - 8 - Brass Concerto Fast Movement - Level 8 & belowEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLCF- 9 - Brass Concerto Fast Movement - Level 9 & aboveEarlybird Regular:$37.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$63.00Register

Brass Solo - Sacred

Own choice. Piece may be from a hymnal or a modern arrangement of any sacred piece. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BAS-8 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 8 and underEarlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BAS-10 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 10 and underEarlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BAS-12 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 12 and underEarlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BAS-14 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 14 and underEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BAS-16 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 16 and underEarlybird Regular:$34.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$58.00Register
Class:BAS-18 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 18 and underEarlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BAS-19 - Brass Solo - Sacred - Ages 19 and overEarlybird Regular:$38.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$65.00Register

Brass Sonata

Own choice. One movement (fast or slow - please choose the appropriate class) of a sonata. Must be repertoire not entered in another class in the Festival.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLSS-8 - Brass Sonata Slow Movement - Level 8 and belowEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLSS-9 - Brass Sonata Slow Movement - Level 9 and aboveEarlybird Regular:$37.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$63.00Register
Class:BLSF-8 - Brass Sonata Fast Movement - Level 8 and belowEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLSF-9 - Brass Sonata Fast Movement - Level 9 and aboveEarlybird Regular:$37.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$63.00Register

Brass Solo - Jazz & Blues

Own choice of a piece written in the blues, jazz, or ragtime idiom. Repertoire may be but is not limited to the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabi. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.Own choice of a piece written in the blues, jazz, or ragtime idiom. Repertoire may be but is not limited to the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabi. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BAJ-12 - Brass Solo - Jazz & Blues - Ages 12 and underEarlybird Regular:$30.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$49.00Register
Class:BAJ-14 - Brass Solo - Jazz & Blues - Ages 14 and underEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BAJ-16 - Brass Solo - Jazz & Blues - Ages 16 and underEarlybird Regular:$34.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$58.00Register
Class:BAJ-18 - Brass Solo - Jazz & Blues - Ages 18 and underEarlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BAJ-19 - Brass Solo - Jazz & Blues - Ages 19 and overEarlybird Regular:$38.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$65.00Register

Brass Orchestral Excerpts

Own choice of repertoire from the current RCM or CC Syllabus. Competitors may choose to play anywhere from 1 - 5 Orchestral Excerpts from the syllabus choices for their level, but must stay within a maximum of 6 minutes for Levels 7 - 9 and 8 minutes for Level 10 and Diploma. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BLOE-7 - Brass Orchestral Excerpts - Level 7Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLOE-8 - Brass Orchestral Excerpts - Level 8Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BLOE-9 - Brass Orchestral Excerpts - Level 9Earlybird Regular:$36.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$62.00Register
Class:BLOE-10 - Brass Orchestral Excerpts - Level 10Earlybird Regular:$39.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$66.00Register
Class:BLOE-D - Brass Orchestral Excerpts - ARCTEarlybird Regular:$42.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$69.00Register
ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BPAU-B - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 8 and underEarlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BPAU-P - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 10 and underEarlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BPAU-E - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 12 and underEarlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BPAU-J - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 14 and underEarlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BPAU-I - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 16 and underEarlybird Regular:$28.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$45.00Register
Class:BPAU-S - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 18 and underEarlybird Regular:$28.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$45.00Register
Class:BPAU-A - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 19-28Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BPAU-Ad - Popular Brass Solo- Uptempo, Ages 29 andoverEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
ClassEarlybird RegularEarlybird Adjudication Plus
Class:BPAB-B - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 8 and underEarlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BPAB-P - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 10 and underEarlybird Regular:$23.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00Register
Class:BPAB-E - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 12 and underEarlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BPAB-J - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 14 and underEarlybird Regular:$26.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00Register
Class:BPAB-I - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 16 and underEarlybird Regular:$28.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$45.00Register
Class:BPAB-S - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 18 and underEarlybird Regular:$28.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$45.00Register
Class:BPAB-A - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 19-28Earlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register
Class:BPAB-Ad - Popular Brass Solo- Ballad, Ages 29 andoverEarlybird Regular:$32.00Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$53.00Register