2024 Syllabus - Choral - School & Community Groups
A variety of opportunities have been designed at the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival, particularly to support school and community music groups. Some of these involve traditional Festival classes at our venues. Others allow you to have the adjudicator come to your location to provide similar experiences to your students, but in your own building.
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.
BRING THE ADJUDICATOR TO YOUR SCHOOL
These classes are designed to allow schools to bring a BKMF Adjudicator to them, saving the cost of bussing. The day or half-day can accommodate any combination of ensembles, solos, duets, chamber groups etc. as suits the needs of the school program. Please see the flyer below for more information:
barriemusicfestival.com/barrie-kiwanis-music-festival/syllabus/2024-schools-program
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CBATS-F - Bring a Choral Adjudicator to Your School for a Full Day | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CBATS-H - Bring a Choral Adjudicator to Your School for a Half Day | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |
School Choirs
School Choir categories are for any group of singers from an Educational Institution. Choirs may be of any size and may be mixed voice, treble or bass.
Elementary Choirs are encouraged to sing 2 contrasting selections. Secondary School Choirs are encouraged to sing 2 or 3 contrasting selections, within a max 15 minute time limit. Live accompaniment is preferred. If other arrangements are required, please be sure to contact the Festival Director by email.
ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will be scheduled for a clinic with the adjudicator, immediately following their performance. This will allow them to stay on stage and have the adjudicator work directly with the choir and actively explain the ideas they have for the group, and for the choir to work at incorporating them, under the direction and leadership of the adjudicator.
The focus of the Festival is on learning in a welcoming environment. Please come ready to sing for the joy of it and to learn from our adjudicator who will meet all choirs wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CSU-E - School Choir Unison Voices - Elementary | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CS2-E - School Choir 2-Part Voices - Elementary | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CS3-E - School Choir 3-Part Voices - Elementary | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CS2-S - School Choir 2-Part Voices - Secondary | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CS3-S - School Choir 3-Part Voices - Secondary | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CS4-S - School Choir 4-Part Voices - Secondary | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |
Community Choirs
Community Choir categories are for any group of singers from any organization that is not a school. Choirs may be of any size and may be mixed voice, treble or bass.
Aged 12 and under Choirs are encouraged to sing 2 contrasting selections. All other Choirs are encouraged to sing 2 or 3 contrasting selections, within a max 15 minute time limit. Live accompaniment is preferred. If other arrangements are required, please be sure to contact the Festival Director by email.
ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will be scheduled for a clinic with the adjudicator, immediately following their performance. This will allow them to stay on stage and have the adjudicator work directly with the choir and actively explain the ideas they have for the group, and for the choir to work at incorporating them, under the direction and leadership of the adjudicator.
The focus of the Festival is on learning in a welcoming environment. Please come ready to sing for the joy of it and to learn from our adjudicator who will meet all choirs wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CCU-12 - Community Choir Unison Voices - age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC2-12 - Community Choir 2-Part Voices - age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC3-12 - Community Choir 3-Part Voices - age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC2-15 - Community Choir 2-Part Voices - age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC3-15 - Community Choir 3-Part Voices - age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC4-15 - Community Choir 4-Part Voices - age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC2-18 - Community Choir 2-Part Voices - age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC3-18 - Community Choir 3-Part Voices - age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC4-18 - Community Choir 4-Part Voices - age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC2-19 - Community Choir 2-Part Voices - age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC3-19 - Community Choir 3-Part Voices - age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CC4-19 - Community Choir 4-Part Voices - age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |
Vocal Solo - School or Community Choir member
These categories are designed for members of school or community choirs who do not take private vocal lessons to have an opportunity to perform and learn.
Participants may choose one selection to perform.
ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each participant to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback and to work at incorporating those suggestions, under the direction and leadership of the adjudicator.
The focus of the Festival is on learning in a welcoming environment. Please come ready to share the joy of music making and to learn from our adjudicator who will meet the performer wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CVSA-12 - Vocal Solo - School or Community Choir Member- Age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVSA-15 - Vocal Solo - School or Community Choir Member- Age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVSA-18 - Vocal Solo - School or Community Choir Member- Age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVSA-19 - Vocal Solo - School or Community Choir Member- Age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |
Vocal Duet - School or Community Choir members
These categories are designed for members of school or community choirs who do not take private vocal lessons to have an opportunity to perform and learn.
Each duo may choose one selection to perform.
ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each participant to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback and to work at incorporating those suggestions, under the direction and leadership of the adjudicator.
The focus of the Festival is on learning in a welcoming environment. Please come ready to share the joy of music making and to learn from our adjudicator who will meet the performer wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CVDA-12 - Vocal Duet - School or Community Choir Members- Age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVDA-15 - Vocal Duet - School or Community Choir Members- Age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVDA-18 - Vocal Duet - School or Community Choir Members- Age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVDA-19 - Vocal Duet - School or Community Choir Members- Age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |
Vocal Trio - School or Community Choir members
These categories are designed for members of school or community choirs who do not take private vocal lessons to have an opportunity to perform and learn.
Each trio may choose one selection to perform.
ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each participant to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback and to work at incorporating those suggestions, under the direction and leadership of the adjudicator.
The focus of the Festival is on learning in a welcoming environment. Please come ready to share the joy of music making and to learn from our adjudicator who will meet the performer wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CVTA-12 - Vocal Trio - School or Community Choir Members- Age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVTA-15 - Vocal Trio - School or Community Choir Members- Age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVTA-18 - Vocal Trio - School or Community Choir Members- Age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVTA-19 - Vocal Trio - School or Community Choir Members- Age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |
Vocal Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Choir members
These categories are designed for members of school or community choirs who have created a smaller chamber ensemble from within their larger choir.
Participants may choose one selection to perform.
ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will be scheduled for a clinic with the adjudicator, immediately following their performance. This will allow them to stay on stage and have the adjudicator work directly with the choir and actively explain the ideas they have for the group, and for the choir to work at incorporating them, under the direction and leadership of the adjudicator.
The focus of the Festival is on learning in a welcoming environment. Please come ready to share the joy of music making and to learn from our adjudicator who will meet the performer wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Regular Fee | Adjudication Plus Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:CVCA-12 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Choir Members- Age 12 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVCA-15 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Choir Members- Age 15 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVCA-18 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Choir Members- Age 18 & under | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed | |
| Class:CVCA-19 - Vocal Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Choir Members- Age 19 & over | Regular Fee:closed | Adjudication Plus Fee:closed |