Music, Speech Arts & Visual Arts Syllabus - 2026 - Songs from the Screen and More
Ensembles
- 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.
- The ensemble must consist of a minimum of four individuals to a maximum of fifteen individuals. The average of the ages of all participants must be equal or be less than the category entered.
- Memorization is required.
- NEW:Participants may enter a class more than once as long as different repertoire is entered. A spearate registration is required for each entry.
- A piece of music, whether presecribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class.
- Competitors must enter the class corresponding to the age of the oldest member of the duet/trio
- Selections must be songs that were written for, or first appeared in a movie or film.
- To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of TWO classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
- Musical Theatre, Popular Voice and Classical Voice selections are not permitted.
- For competitors participating in the Live (in person) Festival - only piano accompaniment is permitted. Backtracks are not allowed.
- Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
- Participants have the option to participate either "in person" or "virtually". This decision must be made at the time of registration.
- 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.
- All classes 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 only one (1) piece is required for the Provincial Finals and that the Provincial's registration deadline will be March 28, 2026.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:32070 - Ages 20 and Over Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$74.00 | Register |
| Class:32071 - Ages 19 and Under Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$74.00 | Register |
| Class:32072 - Ages 13 and Under Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$74.00 | Register |
| Class:32073 - Ages 10 and Under Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$74.00 | Register |