Music, Speech Arts & Visual Arts Syllabus - 2026 - Composition
Original Composition
- Works will be adjudicated on originality and competence in handling form, harmony, melody and rhythm.
- Scores must be clear and legible with all bars numbered; photocopies are acceptable. Scores must be received in the Festival Office by February 3rd, 2026 by email to office@kiwanismusictoronto.org. Entrants are advised to keep a copy.
- 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.
- Minimum Current RCM Grade 4 theory recommended for classes age 19 and over.
- Please note that compositions are not performed in this category. See Sections 5 (Piano) and 70 (Popular Voice) in this syllabus for performance opportunities.
- Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
- All classes (except variations on a theme) in this section are eligible to proceed to the Provincial level of competition in Kitchener-Waterloo (June 8-13, 2026) upon adjudicator recommendation. Participants should be aware that the Provincial's registration deadline will be March 30 2025.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:75001 - For Solo Instrument - Adult - Ages 19 and Above Original music for solo instrument or voice with or without accompaniment. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75002 - For Ensemble - Adult - Ages 19 and Above Original music for any combination of instruments and/or voices. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75003 - For Solo Instrument - Ages 14-18 Original music for solo instrument or voice with or without accompaniment. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75004 - For Ensemble - Ages 14-18 Original music for any combination of instruments and/or voices. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75005 - For Solo Instrument - Ages 10-13 Original music for solo instrument or voice with or without accompaniment. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75006 - For Ensemble - Ages 10-13 Original music for any combination of instruments and/or voices. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75007 - For Solo Instrument - Ages 9 and Under Original music for solo instrument or voice with or without accompaniment. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75008 - For Ensemble - Ages 9 and Under Original music for any combination of instruments and/or voices. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75025 - Solo - with Recording - Ages 19 and Above Competitors may submit their composition for solo instrument with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be the performer. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75026 - Solo - with Recording - Ages 14-18 Competitors may submit their composition for solo instrument with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be the performer. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75027 - Solo - with Recording - Ages 10-13 Competitors may submit their composition for solo instrument with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be the performer. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75028 - Solo - with Recording - Ages 9 and Under Competitors may submit their composition for solo instrument with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be the performer. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75029 - Ensemble - with Recording - Ages 19 and Above Competitors may submit their composition with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be one of the performers. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75030 - Ensemble - with Recording - Ages 14-18 Competitors may submit their composition with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be one of the performers. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75031 - Ensemble - with Recording - Ages 10-13 Competitors may submit their composition with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be one of the performers. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:75032 - Ensemble - with Recording - Ages 9 and Under Competitors may submit their composition with a recording of the performance. Only the composition portion will be evaluated. The composer does not have to be one of the performers. Time limit 7 mins. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |