2024 Syllabus - Percussion - Percussion Solos

Percussion Solos

  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 24, 49, 52, 64 and 80. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Memorization is optional but recommended. Bonus points will be award for memorization.
  3. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  4. Da capo and dal segno signs must be played. Repeats should NOT be played unless otherwise indicated in either the RCM or CC Syllabus.
  5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  6. Participants have the option to participate either "in person" or "virtually". This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. 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.
  8. All classes in this section are eligible to proceed to the Provincial level of competition (June, 2024) upon adjudicator recommendation. Participants should aware of Provincials rools (omfa.ca/syllabus) for the Provincial Finals and that the Provincial's registration deadline will be March 25, 2024
Class:80001 - Advanced - Ages 19-28

Three (3) selections consisting of contrasting styles to include work on any of two of mallets, tympani or snare drum.
- One (1) selection for Keyboard Percussion (e.g. marimba, vibraphone, xylophone)
- One (1) Selection for Timpani, multi-percussion or Snare Drum.
- One (1) own choice selection.
Memorization of multi-instrument pieces is encouraged but not required.
Piano accompaniment is not permitted.
Time limit: 40 minutes

Fee:closed
Class:80002 - Senior - Ages 17-18

Three (3) selections consisting of contrasting styles to include work on any of two of mallets, tympani or snare drum.
- One (1) selection for Keyboard Percussion (e.g. marimba, vibraphone, xylophone)
- One (1) Selection for Timpani, multi-percussion or Snare Drum.
- One (1) own choice selection.
Memorization of multi-instrument pieces is encouraged but not required.
Piano accompaniment is not permitted.
Time Limit: Thirty (30) Minutes

Fee:closed
Class:80003 - Intermediate - Ages 15-16

Two (2) selections of contrasting styles to include work on any two of mallets, tympani or snare drum.
- One selection for Keyboard Percussion (e.g. marimba, vibraphone, xylophone)
- One Selection for Timpani, multi-percussion or Snare Drum.
Memorization of multi-instrument pieces is encouraged but not required.
Piano accompaniment is not permitted.Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes

Fee:closed
Class:80004 - Junior - Ages 13-14

Two (2) selections of contrasting styles.
It is encouraged that pieces include any two of keyboard percussion, tympani, or snare drum.
Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes

Fee:closed
Class:80005 - Elementary - Ages 11-12

Two (2) selections of contrasting styles.
It is encouraged that pieces include any two of keyboard percussion, tympani, or snare drum.
Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes

Fee:closed
Class:80006 - Primary - Ages 9-10

Two (2) selections of contrasting styles.
It is encouraged that pieces include any two of keyboard percussion, tympani, or snare drum.
Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes

Fee:closed
Class:80007 - Beginner - Ages 6-8

Two (2) selections of contrasting styles.
It is encouraged that pieces include any two of keyboard percussion, tympani, or snare drum.
Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes

Fee:closed