Music, Speech Arts & Visual Arts Syllabus - 2025 - Bands

Jazz Ensembles

  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 49, 53, 54, 55, 65 and 80. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. The Final deadline for the Toronto Kiwanis Festival is December 16, 2024.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Depending on entries, and at the Festival's discretion, the classes could be further split between small groups (less than 20), medium groups (21-50) and large groups (60+)
  5. Participants have the option to participate either "in person" or "virtually". This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  6. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
  7. All classes in this section are eligible to proceed to the Provincial level of competition upon adjudicator recommendation. Participants should be aware that this is a virtual competition and that two (2) pieces are required for the Provincial Finals. The Provincial registration deadline for large ensembles will be May 12, 2025.

    EQUIPMENT PROVIDED

    Special Note:
    The Festival does not supply mallets, beaters, or auxiliary percussion. All participating groups must bring their own mallets, beaters, and auxiliary percussion equipment to the festival.

    For performances at the Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto, the Kiwanis Music Festival of Greater Toronto will provide the following equipment, generously supplied by Cosmo Music (www.cosmomusic.ca)

    If additional equipment is required, ensure you bring it with you.

    Chimes (Deagan)
    Concert Bass Drum with Stand (Yamaha)
    Concert Snare Drum with Stand (Yamaha)
    Concert Crash Cymbal (pair) with straps and stand (Sabian)
    Digital Piano – music rest is not included (Yamaha)
    Sustain Pedal (Yamaha)
    Power Adapter (Yamaha)
    Keyboard Stand (Quiklok)
    Cable Instrument (Digiflex)
    Amp Keyboard Combo (Roland)
    Amp Bass Combo (MarkBass CMD102P 2x10 300V)
    Cable Power IEC (F) to UG (M) 15ft
    Marimba (Yamaha)
    Suspended cymbal with Stand (Sabian)
    Orchestral Bells with Stand (Deagan)
    Timpani – Set of 4 Ludwig (23"/26"/29"/32" Diameters, Fibreglass, with Gauges)
    Vibraphone (Yamaha)
    Xylophone (Yamaha)
    Drum Kit (Yamaha 5 pc) Includes: Bass Drum Pedal, Hi Hat Stand, Snare Stand, Cymbal Stands (2) Throne
    Cymbal Set Includes: 14" pair of Regular Hats, 16" Medium Crash, 20" Medium Ride

ClassFeeVirtual
Class:01160 - Grades 9-12

Own choice of one or two selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Fee:$100.00Virtual:0.000000Closed
Class:01161 - Grades 11-12

Own choice of one or two selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Fee:$100.00Virtual:0.000000Closed
Class:01162 - Grades 9-10

Own choice of one or two selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Fee:$100.00Virtual:0.000000Closed
Class:01163 - Grades 8 & Under

Own choice of one or two selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Fee:$100.00Virtual:0.000000Closed
Class:01164 - Adult Jazz Ensembles

Own choice of one or two selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Fee:$100.00Virtual:0.000000Closed
Class:01165 - Jazz Small Ensemble - Grades 7-12Fee:$100.00Virtual:0.000000Closed