Syllabus by Section - Percussion

Concert Group (Any Percussion Instrument)

Own choice of three selections

Performance will be judged on discrimination of selection which should be from standard concert or suitable instrument-specific literature, on group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation, and stage presence.

- More than one percussion instrument may be used, i.e. tympani in one piece, marimba in another. All works must be bona fide percussion compositions.
- Concert pieces mostly consist of rhythmic challenges with the use of dynamics and colour contrasts. (ex. using brushes, mallets or snare-off or using rims and stick shots.)
- Rudiment pieces mostly consist of rudiments and rhythmic challenges with different types of rolls, diddles, flam, and drag rudiments.
- Performance from memory is encouraged but not mandatory for percussion concert group classes.
- Selections must be performed as a set, one following the other without interruption. This applies to all concert group classes
- Penalty for abuse of time limit
- Competitors must not perform any selection entered in any other class in the current festival
- Selections and performance time should be specified at registration

ClassLive
Class:90100 - Junior - 17 Years & Under

Own choice of three selections
Performance from memory is mandatory
Time Limit: 25 minutes

Performance will be judged on discrimination of selection which should be from standard concert or suitable instrument-specific literature, on group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation, and stage presence. Competitors must not include in this class any selection from another class in which they are entered in the current festival. Selections and performance time should be specified at registration. Penalty for abuse of time limit.

In order to proceed to the Junior Instrumental Rose Bowl Competition, competitors must be recommended by the adjudicator and must have received a mark of at least 85.

Live:$49.50Register
Class:90000 - Senior - 18 Years & Over

Own choice of three selections
Performance from memory is mandatory
Time Limit: 30 minutes

Performance will be judged on discrimination of selection which should be from standard concert or suitable instrument-specific literature, on group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation, and stage presence. Competitors must not include in this class any selection from another class in which they are entered in the current festival. Selections and performance time should be specified at registration. Penalty for abuse of time limit.

In order to proceed to the Senior Instrumental Rose Bowl Competition, competitors must be recommended by the adjudicator and must have received a mark of at least 85.

Live:$55.00Register

Sonata (Any Percussion Instrument)

Own choice of one percussion sonata.

- Must be a sonata written originally for percussion and piano
- Participants must supply original music for the adjudicator
- Selection and performance time should be specified at registration

ClassLive
Class:90200 - Percussion Sonata - Any AgeLive:$44.00Register

Percussion Solo (Any Percussion Instrument)

Own choice of two selections at the indicated grade level or above.

ClassLive
Class:91040 - Level 2Live:$22.00Register
Class:91030 - Level 3Live:$22.00Register
Class:91020 - Level 4Live:$22.00Register
Class:91010 - Level 5Live:$22.00Register
Class:91050 - Non-Competitive - Level 1Live:$22.00Register

Percussion Ensembles

Own choice of two selections
Time Limit: 15 minutes

ClassLive
Class:92500 - Large Ensemble

- May include six or more performers, one 1 per part
- May include some but not all, mallet players
- May include piano, string bass and/or guitar

Live:$60.50Register
Class:92400 - Small Ensemble

- May include two - five performers, one per part
- May include some, but not all mallet percussion players

Live:$60.50Register

Canadian Composition (Any Percussion Instrument)

Own choice of one selection by a Canadian composer.

- The selection must be in classical style, not a folk or pop song unless specifically arranged for percussion solo.
- Must supply original music to the adjudicator
- Selection and performance time should be specified at registration

ClassLive
Class:93002 - Non-Competitive - 11 years & underLive:$22.00Register
Class:93001 - Junior - 17 Years & UnderLive:$22.00Register
Class:93000 - Senior - 18 Years & OverLive:$22.00Register

Virtual

Own choice of two contrasting selections.

This class is for percussionists who would like to receive written adjudication on their performance but cannot attend in person. Instrumentalists will submit a recorded performance through the Ciniki platform. Marks will not be awarded and this class is not eligible for awards.

ClassVirtual
Class:99500 - Percussion Virtual ClassVirtual:$33.00Register