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

ClassLive
Class:99015 - Non-Competitive Orchestra - OpenLive:$125.00Register
Class:99010 - Orchestra - OpenLive:$125.00Register
Class:99020 - School OrchestraLive:$125.00Register
Class:99030 - Canadian CompositionLive:$125.00Register
Class:99014 - Junior OrchestraLive:$125.00Register
Class:99012 - Senior OrchestraLive:$125.00Register

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.

ClassLive
Class:99060 - Junior - 15 Years & UnderLive:$35.00Register
Class:99050 - Senior - 16 Years & OverLive:$35.00Register

Small Ensemble

Own Choice of Two Contrasting Selections

Minimum 3 - Maximum 6 instruments

ClassLive
Class:99100 - Junior Playing in Harmony

Time Limit: 10 minutes

Live:$65.00Register
Class:99090 - Junior Playing in Unison

Time Limit: 10 minutes

Live:$65.00Register
Class:99080 - Intermediate Ensemble

Time Limit: 10 minutes

Live:$65.00Register
Class:99070 - Senior Ensemble

Time Limit: 15 minutes

Live:$65.00Register

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.

ClassLive
Class:6601 - Non-Competitive Family MusicLive:$35.00Register

Band

Own Choice of Two Contrasting Selections

ClassLive
Class:99145 - Non-Competitive Brass Band - Any Level

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Live:$125.00Register
Class:99205 - Non-Competitive Concert Band - Any Level

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Live:$125.00Register
Class:99265 - Non-Competitive Community Band - Any Level

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Live:$125.00Register
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.
Time Limit: 20 minutes

- Minimum 13 performers - Maximum 24 performers
- Should be comprised of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a rhythm section
- Doubling instruments may be used as necessary
- Selection, instruments, and performers should be specified at registration.

Live:$125.00Register
Class:99135 - Brass Band - Any Level

Time Limit: 20 minutes

Live:$125.00Register
Class:99195 - Concert Band - Any Level

Time Limit: 25 minutes

Live:$125.00Register
Class:99255 - Community Band - Any Level

Time Limit: 25 minutes

Live:$125.00Register
Class:99315 - Stage Band/Jazz Ensemble - Any Level

Own choice of two selections contrasting in style and tempo ex. one ballad, one up-tempo.
Time Limit: 25 minutes

- Minimum 13 performers - Maximum 24 performers
- Should be comprised of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, and a rhythm section
- Doubling instruments may be used as necessary
- Selection, instruments, and performers should be specified at registration.

Live:$125.00Register