2025 Syllabus - Instrumental - 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. The flyer below was created in 2024 when we began this program. It will be updated with a few extra details for 2025 soon, but the basis of the program is generally the same.
barriemusicfestival.com/barrie-kiwanis-music-festival/syllabus/2024-schools-program
***Please note that for initial registration and payment you need only to sign up for this program with your school name and director's name. Once your registration is received, you will be sent a link to specify which ensembles, performers etc. will be participating and a schedule will be developed specifically for your school and your needs, based on the performances you would like to have incorporated into your half day / full day.
| Class | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:IBATS-F - Bring an Instrumental Adjudicator to Your School for a Full Day | Earlybird Regular:$750.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$750.00 | Register |
| Class:IBATS-H - Bring an Instrumental Adjudicator to Your School for a Half Day | Earlybird Regular:$450.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$450.00 | Register |
School - Recorders
School recorder categories are designed to give an opportunity for students studying recorder to have an opportunity to perform and learn.
Solos, Duets and Trios are limited to one selection.
Ensembles may play up to 3 selections, within a 10 minute time limit. Contrasting selections are recommended, but you are welcome to choose whatever repertoire is appropriate for the level that your ensemble is currently at.
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 musician or ensemble and actively explain the ideas they have for them, and for the musician or ensemble 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 your ensemble wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:SRE-P - School Recorder Ensemble - Primary Grades | Earlybird Regular:$35.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:SRE-J - School Recorder Ensemble - Junior Grades | Earlybird Regular:$35.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:SRE-I - School Recorder Ensemble - Intermediate Grades | Earlybird Regular:$35.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:SRD-P - School Recorder Duet - Primary Grades | Earlybird Regular:$24.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$39.00 | Register |
| Class:SRD-J - School Recorder Duet - Junior Grades | Earlybird Regular:$24.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$39.00 | Register |
| Class:SRD-I - School Recorder Duet - Intermediate Grades | Earlybird Regular:$25.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$40.50 | Register |
| Class:SRT-P - School Recorder Trio - Primary Grades | Earlybird Regular:$25.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$40.50 | Register |
| Class:SRT-J - School Recorder Trio - Junior Grades | Earlybird Regular:$25.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$40.50 | Register |
| Class:SRT-I - School Recorder Trio - Intermediate Grades | Earlybird Regular:$26.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00 | Register |
| Class:SRS-P - School Recorder Solo - Primary Grades | Earlybird Regular:$23.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:SRS-J - School Recorder Solo - Junior Grades | Earlybird Regular:$23.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:SRS-I - School Recorder Solo - Intermediate Grades | Earlybird Regular:$24.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$39.00 | Register |
School Instrumental Ensemble
School ensemble categories are designed to give an opportunity for students studying any instruments to have an opportunity to perform and learn. Ensembles could be comprised of band instruments, string instruments, guitars, ukuleles etc. No percussion equipment is provided, but you may bring your own.
Two contrasting selections are recommended. However, you are welcome to choose whatever repertoire is appropriate for the level that your ensemble is currently at. If you prefer to only play one, you may.
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 ensemble and actively explain the ideas they have for them, and for the ensemble 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 your ensemble wherever they are currently at! We look forward to hearing you!
| Class | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:SCB-E - School or Community Concert Band - Elementary | Earlybird Regular:$59.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$94.00 | Register |
| Class:SCB-S - School or Community Concert Band - Secondary | Earlybird Regular:$63.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:SJB-E - School or Community Jazz Band - Elementary | Earlybird Regular:$59.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$94.00 | Register |
| Class:SJB-S - School or Community Jazz Band - Secondary | Earlybird Regular:$63.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:SJC-E - School or Community Jazz Combo - Elementary | Earlybird Regular:$59.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$94.00 | Register |
| Class:SJC-S - School or Community Jazz Combo - Secondary | Earlybird Regular:$63.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$100.00 | Register |
Instrumental Solo - School Direction
These categories are designed for members of school or community bands who do not take private lessons on their instrument, 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 | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:SISA-12 - Instrumental Solo - School or Community Ensemble Member- Age 12 & under | Earlybird Regular:$23.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:SISA-15 - Instrumental Solo - School or Community Ensemble Member- Age 15 & under | Earlybird Regular:$25.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:SISA-18 - Instrumental Solo - School or Community Ensemble Member- Age 18 & under | Earlybird Regular:$27.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$43.50 | Register |
| Class:SISA-19 - Instrumental Solo - School or Community Ensemble Member- Age 19 & over | Earlybird Regular:$29.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$47.00 | Register |
Instrumental Duet - School Direction
These categories are designed for members of school or community bands who do not take private lessons on their instruments, 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 | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:SIDA-12 - Instrumental Duet - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 12 & under | Earlybird Regular:$24.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$39.00 | Register |
| Class:SIDA-15 - Instrumental Duet - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 15 & under | Earlybird Regular:$26.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$42.00 | Register |
| Class:SIDA-18 - Instrumental Duet - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 18 & under | Earlybird Regular:$28.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:SIDA-19 - Instrumental Duet - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 19 & over | Earlybird Regular:$30.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$48.50 | Register |
Instrumental Trio - School Direction
These categories are designed for members of school or community bands who do not take private lessons on their instrument, 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 | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:SITA-12 - Instrumental Trio - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 12 & under | Earlybird Regular:$25.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:SITA-15 - Instrumental Trio - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 15 & under | Earlybird Regular:$27.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$43.50 | Register |
| Class:SITA-18 - Instrumental Trio - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 18 & under | Earlybird Regular:$29.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$47.00 | Register |
| Class:SITA-19 - Instrumental Trio - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 19 & over | Earlybird Regular:$31.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$50.00 | Register |
Instrumental Chamber Ensemble - School Direction
These categories are designed for members of school or community bands who do not take private lessons on their instrument, to have an opportunity to perform and learn.
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 | Earlybird Regular | Earlybird Adjudication Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:SICA-12 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 12 & under | Earlybird Regular:$28.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:SICA-15 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 15 & under | Earlybird Regular:$31.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:SICA-18 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 18 & under | Earlybird Regular:$34.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:SICA-19 - Instrumental Chamber Ensemble - School or Community Ensemble Members- Age 19 & over | Earlybird Regular:$37.00 | Earlybird Adjudication Plus:$59.50 | Register |