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2024 Syllabus - Composition

Original Composition

  1. Works will be adjudicated on originality and competence in handling form, harmony, melody and rhythm.
  2. Scores must be clear and legible with all bars numbered; photocopies are acceptable. Scores must be received in the Festival Office by February 5th by email to office@kiwanismusictoronto.org. Entrants are advised to keep a copy.
  3. Decisions on winners are reached by the adjudicator reading the scores. Recordings will not be considered (except for class 75025) and should not be submitted.
  4. Minimum Current RCM Grade 4 theory recommended for classes age 19 and over.
  5. Please note that compositions are not performed in this category. See Sections 5 (Piano) and 70 (Popular Voice) in this syllabus for performance opportunities.
  6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  7. All classes (except variations on a theme) in this section are eligible to proceed to the Provincial level of competition (June, 2024) upon adjudicator recommendation. Participants should be aware that the Provincial's registration deadline will be March 25, 2024.
Class:75001 - For Solo Instrument - Adult - Ages 29 and AboveFee:closed
Class:75002 - For Ensemble - Adult - Ages 29 and AboveFee:closed
Class:75003 - Variations on a Theme - Adult - Ages 29 and AboveFee:closed
Class:75004 - For Solo Instrument - Advanced - Ages 19-28Fee:closed
Class:75005 - For Ensemble - Advanced - Ages 19-28Fee:closed
Class:75006 - Variations on a Theme - Advanced - Ages 19-28Fee:closed
Class:75007 - For Solo Instrument - Senior - Ages 17-18Fee:closed
Class:75008 - For Ensemble - Senior - Ages 17-18Fee:closed
Class:75009 - Variations on a Theme - Senior - Ages 17-18Fee:closed
Class:75010 - For Solo Instrument - Intermediate - Ages 15-16Fee:closed
Class:75011 - For Ensemble - Intermediate - Ages 15-16Fee:closed
Class:75012 - Variations on a Theme - Intermediate - Ages 15-16Fee:closed
Class:75013 - For Solo Instrument - Junior - Ages 13-14Fee:closed
Class:75014 - For Ensemble - Junior - Ages 13-14Fee:closed
Class:75015 - Variations on a Theme - Junior - Ages 13-14Fee:closed
Class:75016 - For Solo Instrument - Elementary - Ages 11-12Fee:closed
Class:75017 - For Ensemble - Elementary - Ages 11-12Fee:closed
Class:75018 - Variations on a Theme - Elementary - Ages 11-12Fee:closed
Class:75019 - For Solo Instrument - Primary - Ages 9-10Fee:closed
Class:75020 - For Ensemble - Primary - Ages 9-10Fee:closed
Class:75021 - Variations on a Theme - Primary - Ages 9-10Fee:closed
Class:75022 - For Solo Instrument - Beginner - Ages 6-8Fee:closed
Class:75023 - For Ensemble - Beginner - Ages 6-8Fee:closed
Class:75024 - Variations on a Theme - Beginner - Ages 6-8Fee:closed
Class:75025 - Solo - with RecordingFee:closed