2025 Live Schedule - Bands
Grade 8 Bands, Grade 6 Jazz, Grades 9-10 Jazz - Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
Johnny K.H. Fong Multi-Purpose Hall - Chinese Cultural Centre
Adjudicator: Lyle Corrigan
10:00 AM
01163 - Bands - Jazz Ensembles - Grades 8 & Under
| 1. | P.E.N. Jr. Force | Little Sunflower by Freddie Hubbard Europa by Carols Santana |
| 2. | St. Andrew's Middle School Jazz Ensemble | Basic Basie, by John Edmondson Girl from Ipanema, by Antônio Carlos Jobim arranged by John Berry |
| 3. | John G. Althouse Stageband | I'll Be There by arr. Paul Murtha Chattanooga Choo Choo by arr. M. Story |
| 4. | Windfields Jazz Band | Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond, arr. Rick Stitzel Bésame Mucho by Consuelo Velazquez, arr. Rick Stitzel |
11:30 AM
01172 - Bands - Small Ensembles (4-15 members) - Grade 6 & Under
| 1. | P.E.N. Jr Jazz Ensemble | Blues in the Closet by Oscar Pettiford Blue Bossa by Kenny Dorham |
01165 - Bands - Jazz Ensembles - Jazz Small Ensemble - Grades 7-12
| 1. | P.E.N. Smooth Jazz Ensemble | This I Dig of You by Hank Mobley Oleo by Sonny Rollins |
01162 - Bands - Jazz Ensembles - Grades 9-10
| 1. | P.E.N. Backbeat | Winelight by William Eaton Cold Duck Time by Eddie Harris |
| 2. | P.E.N. World POP | Put It Where You Want It by The Crusaders Strasbourg St. Denis by Roy Hargrove |
Middle School Bands - Day 1 - Tuesday, February 18th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group A
| 1. | Bond Academy Concert Band | Royal Crown March by Bruce Pearson and Barrie Gott A Little Bit of Latin by Bruce Pearson and Barrie Gott |
| 2. | MMPS Intermediate Band | Night On Bald Mountain by Modest Moussorgsky arr. by Michael Sweeney Elephants from Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns arr. by Matt Conaway |
| 3. | Richmond Hill Montessori Private School Honours Band | A Starlit Night Night by James Swearingen Colliding Visions by Brian Balmages |
| 4. | Northmount School for Boys Wind Ensemble | All Through The Night by arr. Rob Romeyn Fanfare for a Celebration by Bruce Pearson |
11:20 AM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group B
| 5. | John Buchan Band | Plaza de Toros by Michael Story Irish Tune from County Derry by Arr. Paul Cook |
| 6. | Donald Cousens Public School Concert Band | High Adventure by Paul Lavender Infinity by James Curnow |
| 7. | St. Monica Concert Winds | Simple Gifts, one by Jack Bullock Armory, one by Randall Standridge |
High School Bands - Day 1 - Wednesday, February 19th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01111 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 9-12 - Group A
| 1. | P.E.N. Wind Ensemble | Waiting by Joseph Amato Enigma Variations, Theme, Variation VI & Variation VIII by Edward Elgar |
| 2. | Crestwood Preparatory College Senior Band | Circles by Brian Balmages Make Our Garden Grow by Leonard Bernstein |
| 3. | Melodies of McGivney Band | Thriller, 1 by Rod Temperton, Arranged by Robert Longfield Dystopia, 1 by Jay Coles |
| 4. | Stephen Leacock Concert Band | Royalty Rag by William Ryden Ashland Park by Ed Huckeby |
11:30 AM
01111 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 9-12 - Group B
| 5. | Macdonald Collegiate Institute Concert Band | Rhosymedre by Ralph Vaughan Williams arr. Walter Beeler Chimney Rock Celebration by Robert Sheldon |
| 6. | East York C.I. Concert Band | Yorkshire Ballad by James Barnes Wolverine Summer by Randall Standridge |
| 7. | Villanova College Senior Concert Band | Air For Band, for Concert Band by Frank Erickson Hoe Down , from Rodeo by Aaron Copland (Arr. John Moss) |
High School Bands - Day 2 - Thursday, February 20th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01113 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 9-10 - Group A
| 1. | St. Joseph's Morrow Park Junior Band | Glorioso by Robert W. Smith New World Symphony by Antonin Dvořák, arr. Paul Murtha |
| 2. | Markville S.S. Symphonic Band | Rain by Brian Balmages March Bou-Shu by Satoshi Yagisawa |
| 3. | Bur Oak Concert Band | Me (reAffirmation) by Randall Standridge Southampton March by Robert Sheldon |
11:30 AM
01111 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 9-12 - Group C
| 8. | Bur Oak Senior Wind Ensemble | Mountain Thyme by Samuel R. Hazo All the Earth and Air by Tyler S. Grant |
| 9. | St. Elizabeth CHS Regional Arts Program Concert Band | Where the Blackhawk Soars by Robert W. Smith Forever Holding Close the Memories by Richard Saucedo |
01112 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 11-12 - Group C
| 8. | Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Grade 11 Wind Symphony | An American Elegy by Frank Ticheli Kaleidoscope Eyes by Katahj Copley |
Jazz Grades 9 -12 - Friday, February 21st, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01160 - Bands - Jazz Ensembles - Grades 9-12 - Group A
| 1. | Saint Patrick Ensemble | Smoke Gets in Your Eyes by Jerome Kern Lingus by Michael League |
| 2. | St. Elizabeth CHS Jazz Band | Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise by Dave Rivello Coconut Champagne by arr. Victor López |
| 3. | East York C.I. Stage Band | Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Freddie Mercury, arr. Paul Murtha Mission: Impossible Theme by Lalo Schifrin, arr. Roger Holmes |
11:30 AM
01160 - Bands - Jazz Ensembles - Grades 9-12 - Group B
| 4. | Brebeuf Bulls Jazz Ensemble | Mack The Knife by Kurt Weill arranged by Rich DeRosa St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins arranged by Michael Sweeney |
| 5. | Cardinal Carter Jazz Band | Body and Soul, one by George Stone Poltergeist and Moonbeams, one by Lennie Niehaus |
| 6. | Marshall McLuhan Jazz Band | Out of the Blues by Vince Gassi Bubba's Pockets by Doug Beach |
Grades 6 - 8 - School Bands - Monday, February 24th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
9:30 AM
01116 - Bands - School Bands - Elementary School - Grades 6 and Under - 01116
| 1. | North Agincourt Band | Ancient Moon, 1st Movement by Elliot Del Borgo Circle Of Life, Musical by Music by Elton John Arranged by Paul Lavender |
| 2. | Unionville College - Grade 6 Concert Band | A Hero’s Procession by Ryan Meeboer Squonk Blues (Mythical Forest Creature) by Robert Buckley |
| 3. | W.G. Davis Senior Public School Concert Band | Infinity Concert March by James Curnow Guantanemera by Victor Lopez |
10:45 AM
01115 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 7 and Under - 01115
| 1. | McClure Intermediate Band | Ancient Moon by Elliot Del Borgo As Twilight Falls by Robert Sheldon |
| 2. | David Leeder Middle School Grade 7 Band | Aztalan City of Mystery by Micheal Sweeney Crusade by Vince Gassi |
| 3. | W.G. Davis Senior Public School Concert Band | Dark Adventure by Ralph Ford Parade of the Gladiators by William Owens |
12:00 PM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group C
| 8. | W.G. Davis Senior Public School Concert Band | Storm Mountain Jubilee by Carl Strommen Iron Heart by Randall Standridge |
| 9. | MLPS Concert Band | Where Mountains Touch the Sky, 1st movement by Robert Buckley Rhythm Stand, 1st movement by Jennifer Higdon |
High School Bands - Day 3 - Tuesday, February 25th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01111 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 9-12 - Group D
| 8. | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Wind Symphony | Lord of the Rings, Gandalf Theme, Movement 1 by Johan De Meij El Camino Reale by Alfred Reed |
| 9. | Markville Secondary School Senior Wind Ensemble | Arabesque by Samuel R. Hazo Lucid Dreams by Adrian Sims |
| 10. | Riverdale CI Wind Ensemble | Incantations by Robert W. Smith Linden Lea by Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. John W. Stout |
| 11. | Pierre Elliott Trudeau High School Grade 12 Wind Symphony | Give Us This Day, 1st mvt & 2nd mvts. by David Maslanka TBD |
12:00 PM
01113 - Bands - School Bands - High School - Grades 9-10 - Group B
| 4. | Markville Secondary School Concert Band | Great Locomotive Chase by Robert W. Smith March of the Belgian Paratroopers by Leemans, arr. Swearingen |
| 5. | Cardinal Carter Academy for the Arts Concert Winds | Persis by James L. Hosay Fantasy on a Japanese Folk Song by Samuel R. Haso |
Middle School Bands - Day 2 - Wednesday, February 26th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group D
| 10. | Runnymede PS Wind Ensemble | Spirit of an Eagle by Larry Clark Unspoken by Katajh Copley |
| 11. | Castlemore Wind Ensemble | Frogs by Randall Standridge Last Voyage of Queen Anne's Revenge by Ryan Meeboer |
| 12. | Windfields Concert Winds | The Crown of Castile by Johnnie Vinson A Scottish Ballade by arr. Robert Sheldon |
| 13. | St. Andrew's Middle School Wind Ensemble | Evergreen Escapades, by Adrian R. Sims On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss, by David R. Holsinger |
11:20 AM
02111 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School Small Ensemble - Grade 8 and Under
| 1. | Unionville College: Not Too Shabbys | All Ye Young Sailors by Pierre La Plante Of Gentle Spirit by William Owens |
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group E
| 14. | Windfields Intermediate Band | Crusade by Vince Gassi Hey Jude by The Beatles, arr. Michael Sweeney |
| 15. | Runnymede Grade 7/8 Band | The Sound and the Fury by Robert W. Smith Psalm 42 by Samuel Hazo |
Middle School Bands - Day 3 - Thursday, February 27th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group G
| 17. | Villanova College Intermediate Band | Incantation and Ritual by Brian Balmages Slavic Festival by Mekel Rogers |
| 18. | Hodgson Senior Concert Band | Journey (Paddle Song) by Robert Buckley A Canadian Ballad by Robert Sheldon |
| 19. | McClure Senior Band | Dark Ride by Randall D. Standridge Engage by Vince Gassi |
| 20. | Nokiidaa Public School Concert Band | Ele(mental), 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th mvts. by Randall Standridge |
11:20 AM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group H
| 21. | David Leeder Grade 8 Concert Band | Bazaar by Randall Standridge Big Raven by Vince Gassi |
| 22. | Fairbank Concert Band | O Canada by Calixa Lavallée There's Gonna Be a Public Holiday by Bill Francoeur |
| 23. | Doncrest Concert Band | Ready to Fly, 1 by Cait Nishimura Affirmation by William Owens |
Middle School Bands - Day 4 - Friday, February 28th, 2025
P.C. Ho Theatre
Adjudicator: Leslie-Anne Holmeshaw
10:00 AM
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group I
| 23. | Bond Lake Public School Concert Band | Imagine by John Lennon Game of Thrones by Ramin Djawadi |
| 24. | St. Andrew's Middle School Grade Eight Band | Three Faces of Kilimanjaro, by Robert W. Smith March of the Chinchillas, by Kevin Paul |
| 25. | George Peck Public School Elementary Band | Nature's Fury by Jonathan McBride ...At Twilight by Tyler S. Grant |
11:30 AM
02110 - Bands - School Bands - Inter-School - Grade 8 and Under
| 1. | Gordon A Brown and Samuel Hearne Middle School Band | Fires of Mazama by Michael Sweeney Ember Skies by Kevin Day |
01114 - Bands - School Bands - Middle School - Grade 8 and Under - Group J
| 26. | St. Andrew's Middle School Concert Band | Squonk Blues, by Robert Buckley Whispers in the Wind, by Robert Sheldon |
| 27. | Robert H Lagerquist Senior P.S. | Zero to Ninety! by Vince Gassi Wildflowers by Todd Stalter |