Syllabus by Section - Orchestras, Bands, and Ensembles
For the purposes of the Group Rose Bowl award, a group shall consist of 12 or more members. Competitors will be selected and recommended by the adjudicators. For full Group Instrumental Rose Bowl rules, see page 11.
Provincial/National recommendations may be made according to FCMF guidelines and upon the discretion of the adjudicator in consultation with the local festival association. For up to date information on the 2026 syllabus, visit www.fcmf.org.
Orchestra
Own Choice of Two Contrasting Selections
Time Limit: 20 minutes
| Class | Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:99015 - Non-Competitive Orchestra - Open | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99010 - Orchestra - Open | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99020 - School Orchestra | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99030 - Canadian Composition | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99014 - Junior Orchestra | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99012 - Senior Orchestra | Live:$125.00 | Register |
Duets for Unlike Instruments
Own Choice of One Duet for Unlike Instruments
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Must not include the accompanying instrument as one of the two instruments. For the purpose of this class only, one voice may be considered to be an instrument.
Small Ensemble
Own Choice of Two Contrasting Selections
Minimum 3 - Maximum 6 instruments
| Class | Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:99100 - Junior Playing in Harmony Time Limit: 10 minutes | Live:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:99090 - Junior Playing in Unison Time Limit: 10 minutes | Live:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:99080 - Intermediate Ensemble Time Limit: 10 minutes | Live:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:99070 - Senior Ensemble Time Limit: 15 minutes | Live:$65.00 | Register |
Family Music
Own Choice of One Selection
Time Limit: 15 Minutes
Can feature any instruments, with parent(s) and/or guardian(s) with children of any age. This class is intended to foster music development in the home and can feature any family group. The accompanist need not be a member of the family, and will not be considered a part of the entity if desired.
| Class | Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:6601 - Non-Competitive Family Music | Live:$35.00 | Register |
Band
Own Choice of Two Contrasting Selections
| Class | Live | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:99145 - Non-Competitive Brass Band - Any Level Time Limit: 20 minutes | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99205 - Non-Competitive Concert Band - Any Level Time Limit: 20 minutes | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99265 - Non-Competitive Community Band - Any Level Time Limit: 20 minutes | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99325 - Non-Competitive Stage Band/Jazz Ensemble - Any Level Own choice of two selections contrasting in style and tempo ex. one ballad, one up-tempo. - Minimum 13 performers - Maximum 24 performers | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99135 - Brass Band - Any Level Time Limit: 20 minutes | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99195 - Concert Band - Any Level Time Limit: 25 minutes | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99255 - Community Band - Any Level Time Limit: 25 minutes | Live:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:99315 - Stage Band/Jazz Ensemble - Any Level Own choice of two selections contrasting in style and tempo ex. one ballad, one up-tempo. - Minimum 13 performers - Maximum 24 performers | Live:$125.00 | Register |