2026 Syllabus - Brass and Woodwinds
Please read the General Rules at the front of the Syllabus as well as those pertaining to the Brass and Woodwinds Section. TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION, please read all rules CAREFULLY. Any questions are to be directed to the Festival office at (647) 282-7335 or email admin@peelmusicfestival.ca.
Unauthorized photocopying of copyright music is ILLEGAL. Any use of photocopied material by a competitor or accompanist may result in disqualification. Bring an original of the music for the adjudicator.
Please arrange for your accompanist. A pre-recorded accompaniment will result in adjudication only, no mark will be given.
Entrants from grade 1 and up MAY be selected to compete at the Provincial level. A minimum of 2 classes per entrant are recommended to provide more experience with an adjudicator and are required to be eligible for a scholarship. Competitors should be aware that memorization of pieces is required at the Provincial level for the Open Classes. For rules pertaining to Provincials visit www.OMFA.ca.
Age Limit - Percussion Solos
Own choice, please be aware of the time limits
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:393 - Percussion Solo - Open - Age 20 and above Maximum time 10 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:310 - Percussion Solo - 19 and under Maximum time 8 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:311 - Percussion Solo - 16 and under Maximum time 8 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:312 - Percussion Solo - 12 and under Maximum time 6 minutes | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
Royal or Canadian Conservatory Graded Classes
Pieces must be selected from the current syllabus. Selections must be from the grade level in which the student is currently studying.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:343 - Grade 1 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:344 - Grade 1 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:345 - Grade 2 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:346 - Grade 2 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:869 - Grade 3 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:870 - Grade 3 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:347 - Grade 4 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:348 - Grade 4 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:998 - Grade 5 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:999 - Grade 5 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:349 - Grade 6 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:350 - Grade 6 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:871 - Grade 7 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:872 - Grade 7 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:351 - Grade 8 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:352 - Grade 8 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:353 - Grade 9 - any brass instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:354 - Grade 9 - any brass instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:878 - Grade 9 - any brass instrument - List C | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:355 - Grade 10 - any brass instrument - List A Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:356 - Grade 10 - any brass instrument - List B Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:357 - ARCT or above - any brass instrument - List A or Baroque - Open memorization recommended - Maximum time 12 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:358 - ARCT or above - any brass instrument - List B or Classical - Open memorization recommended - Maximum time 14 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:359 - ARCT or above - any brass instrument - List C or Romantic or 20th Century - Open memorization recommended - Maximum time 14 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:360 - Grade 1 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:361 - Grade 1 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:362 - Grade 2 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:363 - Grade 2 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:234 - Grade 3 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:235 - Grade 3 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:364 - Grade 4 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:365 - Grade 4 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:236 - Grade 5 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:237 - Grade 5 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:366 - Grade 6 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:367 - Grade 6 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:238 - Grade 7 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:239 - Grade 7 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:290 - Grade 7 - any woodwind instrument - List C | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:368 - Grade 8 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:369 - Grade 8 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:370 - Grade 9 - any woodwind instrument - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:371 - Grade 9 - any woodwind instrument - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:372 - Grade 10 - any woodwind instrument - List A Maximum time 10 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:373 - Grade 10 - any woodwind instrument - List B Maximum time 10 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:981 - Grade 10 - any woodwind instrument - List C Maximum time 10 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:374 - ARCT or above - any woodwind instrument - List A or Baroque - Open Memorization recommended - Maximum time 12 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:375 - ARCT or above - any woodwind instrument -List B or Classical - Open Memorization recommeded - Maximum time 14 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:376 - ARCT or above - any woodwind instrument - List C or Romantic or 20th Century - Open Memorization recommended - Maximum time 14 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
Studies Classes
Studies must both be from the same grade level.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:377 - Grade 1 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:378 - Grade 2 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:873 - Grade 3 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:379 - Grade 4 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:1000 - Grade 5 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:380 - Grade 6 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:874 - Grade 7 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:381 - Grade 8 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:382 - Grade 9 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:383 - Grade 10 - any brass instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:384 - Grade 1 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:385 - Grade 2 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:255 - Grade 3 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:386 - Grade 4 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:256 - Grade 5 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:387 - Grade 6 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:257 - Grade 7 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:388 - Grade 8 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:389 - Grade 9 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:390 - Grade 10 - any woodwind instrument - any 2 studies | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
Advanced Level- Solo Sonata Class
Open. Own choice. Memorization recommeded at the PMF. Please include timing on your entry. Maximum time - 15 minutes
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:337 - Any Woodwind Instrument - Sonata class 17 and Over one or two movements | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:394 - Any Woodwind Instrument - Sonata class 16 and Under one or two movements | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:338 - Any Brass Instrument - Sonata Class - 17 and Over one or two movements | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:395 - Any Brass Instrument- Sonata Class - 16 and Under one or two movements | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
Advanced Level-Concerto Classes
Open. Own Choice. Memorization reecommended at the PMF. Please include timing on your entry. Maximum time - 15 minutes
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:339 - Any Woodwind Instrument - Advanced Concerto Class-17 and over Two movements or a complete concerted work | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:340 - Any Woodwind Instrument - Advanced Concerto Class-16 and under Two movements or a complete concerted work | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:341 - Any Brass Instrument - Advanced Concerto Class-17 and over Two movements or a complete concerted work | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:342 - Any Brass Instrument - Advanced Concerto Class-16 and under Two movements or a complete concerted work | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
Small Ensembles
Own choice. Maximum time - 10 minutes
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:313 - Brass Duet - Academic- Grade 8 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:314 - Brass Duet - Academic - Grade 10 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:315 - Brass Duet - Open | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:316 - Brass Trio/Quartet - Academic Grade 8 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:317 - Brass Trio/Quartet - Academic Grade 10 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:318 - BrassTrio/Quartet - Open | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:319 - Brass Ensemble - 5 to 10 performers - Academic Grade 10 and Under | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:320 - Brass Ensemble - 5 to 10 performers - Open | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:321 - Woodwind Duet - Academic Grade 8 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:322 - Woodwind Duet - Academic Grade 10 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:323 - Woodwind Duet - Open | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:324 - Woodwind Trio/Quartet - Academic Grade 8 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:325 - Woodwind Trio/Quartet - Academic Grade 10 and Under | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:326 - Woodwind Trio/Quartet - Open | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:327 - Woodwind Ensemble- 5 to 10 performers - Academic Grade 10 and Under | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:328 - Woodwind Ensemble- 5 to 10 performers - Open | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:329 - Mixed Instrumental Group - 5 to 10 performers - Academic Grade 8 & Under | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:330 - Mixed Instrumental Group- 5 to 10 performers- Academic Grade 10 and under | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:331 - Mixed Instrumental Group 5 to 10 performers - Open | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:332 - Percussion Ensemble - 2 to 10 performers - any Grade level | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:333 - Mixed Instrumental Group (one must be a wind instrument) up to 4 performers | Fee:$70.00 | Register |