• Section 195: Secondary School Bands
• Section 196: Elementary & Interschool Bands
• Section 197: Elementary & Interschool Bands – Non-Competitive
• Section 198: School Brass & Percussion Ensembles
• Section 199: School Woodwind Ensembles
• Section 200: School Ensembles – Mixed Instrumentation
• Section 201: School Ensembles – Mixed Instrumentation – Non-Competitive
• Section 202: School Instrumental Solos

Section 195: Secondary School Bands

1. Refer to Rules 12, 18, 19 and 37. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
2. Competitors must number first bars of each line of music submitted.
3. Time limit 20 minutes. This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
4. Schools to arrange all percussion needs.
5. A band may enter only one of ‘A’, ‘B’ or ‘C’ classes which are graded according to piece difficulty, ‘A’ being the most difficult. The Best of (or first place in an undivided class) winner of a ‘B’ or ‘C’ class one year are encouraged to move to the next level.
6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
7. All music for the band classes below can be purchased at Harknett Music: www.harknettmusic.com, 905-477-1141

Class 195-01 – Secondary School Bands – Challenge
Fee: $140.00
Repertoire: Own choice of two selections of Level 5 difficulty or above from the Official NYSSMA Manual. All scores must be presented to the adjudicator’s secretary before the end of the morning session on the day of the competition. If either selection is deemed by the adjudicator not to be at the appropriate level of difficulty, the competitor will be disqualified. Adjudicators will select the one to be played. Should this class receive more than 7 entries, it will be divided between afternoon and evening sessions. In general, bands with the highest marks from the previous year’s competition will be heard in the evening.

Class 195-02 – Secondary School Bands “A”
Fee: $140.00
An Original Suite – Gordon Jacob (Boosey/Hal Leonard)

Class 195-03 – Secondary School Bands “B”
Fee: $140.00
Primal Dances – Brian Balmages (FJH Music)

Class 195-04 – Secondary School Bands “C”
Fee: $140.00
Synergy – Robert Buckley (Hal Leonard)

Class 195-05 – Secondary School Bands – March – “A”
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march. Minimum Level 4.

Class 195-06 – Secondary School Bands – March – “B”
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march. Minimum Level 3.

Class 195-07 – Secondary School Bands – March – “C”
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march. Minimum Level 2.

Class 195-08 – Secondary School Bands – Concerto
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of one mvt. of any Concerto for band. Solo by any instrument. Transcriptions permitted.

Class 195-09 – Secondary School Bands “A” – Canadian Composers
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of an original composition. It is suggested that competitors consult music dealers regarding publications by Canadian publishers such as Comprint, Eighth Note Publications, Jaymar Music Ltd., Northdale Press and the Canadian Music Centre.

Class 195-10 – Secondary School Bands “B” – Canadian Composers
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of an original composition by a Canadian Composer.
See 118-09.

Class 195-11 – Secondary School Bands – Canadian Composers – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of an original composition by a Canadian Composer.
See 118-09.

Class 195-12 – Secondary School Bands (4 years of Training or less)
Fee: $140.00
Own choice. Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-13 – Secondary School Junior Bands – Grade 10 and Under – Challenge
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of two selections. All ‘A’ class Jr. Bands (Grs. 9 & 10) are eligible. Conductors’ scores of both selections must be presented to the adjudicator’s secretary before the end of the morning session on the day of the competition. Adjudicators will select the one to be played.

Class 195-14 – Secondary School Bands “A” – March – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march.
Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-15 – Secondary School Bands “B” – March – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march.
Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-16 – Secondary School Bands “C” – March – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march.
Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-17 – Secondary School Bands “A” – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Oracles of the Sirocco – R. Sheldon (Alfred)

Class 195-18 – Secondary School Bands “B” – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Prelude and Pursuit – Michael Sweeney (Hal Leonard)

Class 195-19 – Secondary School Bands “C” – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $140.00
The Conquest – Ryan Meeboer (Eighth Note)

Class 195-20 – Secondary School Bands – Gr. 10 & Under (2 years of Training or Less)
Fee: $140.00
Own choice. Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-21 – Secondary School Bands – Grade 9 – First Year of Training
Fee: $140.00
Own choice. Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-22 – Bands “A” – Grade 9 & Under
Fee: $140.00
A Day In a Life – Patrick Russell (Belwin/Alfred)

Class 195-23 – Bands “B” – Grade 9 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Land of Enchantment – Tim Loest (FJH Music)

Class 195-24 – Bands “C” – Grade 9 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Avenger – Rob Grice (Alfred)

Class 195-28 – Bands Grade 9 & Under – 3 Years of training
Fee: $140.00
Avenger – Rob Grice (Alfred)

Class 195-25 – Bands “A” – March – Grade 9 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march. Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-26 – Bands “B” – March – Grade 9 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march. Arrangements accepted.

Class 195-27 – Bands “C” – March – Grade 9 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of a street or concert march. Arrangements accepted.

Section 196: Elementary & Interschool Bands

1. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
2. Bands are to be from any one school, except in 119-10.
3. Time limit 25 minutes (or as specified).
   This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
4. Schools to arrange all percussion needs.
5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.

Class 196-01 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under – Challenge Class
Fee: $140.00
All Bands (Gr. 8 and under) are eligible but must play the test piece which is at a playing Level of 2.5.
Test Piece: Creed – William Himes.

Class 196-02 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under
Fee: $140.00
20 or more players; Please indicate how many years of training on the entry form..
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 196-03 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Fewer than 20 players; Please indicate how many years of training on the entry form. Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 196-04 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under – Canadian Composers
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of an original Canadian composition.
See 118-09.

Class 196-05 – Bands – Gr. 7 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.
Performance time limit 10 mins.

Class 196-06 – Bands – Gr. 6 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.
Performance time limit 10 mins.

Class 196-07 – Inter-School Bands – Grade 8 & Under
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Section 197: Elementary & Interschool Bands – Non-Competitive

1. All classes in this section are Non-Competitive. No marks will be given, but adjudications will be received
2. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
3. Bands are to be from any one school, except in 197-10.
4. Time limit 25 minutes (or as specified). This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
5. Schools to arrange all percussion needs.
6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.

Class 197-01 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
20 or more players; over two years of training.
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 197-02 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Fewer than 20 players; over two years of training. Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 197-03 – Bands – Gr. 8 & Under – Canadian Composers – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of an original composition.
See 118-09.

Class 197-04 – Bands – Gr. 7 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.
Performance time limit 10 mins.

Class 197-05 – Bands – Gr. 6 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Minimum 6 players. Own choice of two contrasting selections. Performance time limit 10 mins.

Class 197-06 – Inter-School Bands – Grade 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Section 198: School Brass & Percussion Ensembles

1. Refer to Rules 18 and 37. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
2. Time limit 15 minutes (or as specified).
   This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
3. All classes choice of one or two contrasting pieces.
4. 6-20 players unless otherwise noted.
5. Piano not permitted.
6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.

Class 198-01 – Secondary School Brass Ensemble – Any Instrumentation
Fee: $125.00

Class 198-02 – Secondary School Brass Quintet
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-03 – Brass Quintet – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-04 – Brass Quartet – Gr. 10 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-05 – Secondary School Brass Quartet – Open
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-06 – Brass Ensemble – Any Instrumentation – Gr. 6, 8 & 8
Fee: $140.00

Class 198-07 – Brass Ensemble – Elementary Schools – Grade 8 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-08 – Brass Quintet – Gr. 8 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-09 – Secondary School Percussion Ensembles – Open
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-10 – Percussion Ensembles – Elementary Schools – Grade 8 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-11 – Brass Ensemble – Gr. 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-12 – Brass Quintet – Gr. 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-13 – Percussion Ensembles – Grade 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $75.00

Class 198-14 – Brass Quartet – Third Year of Training
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-15 – Secondary School Brass Duet or Trio – Grades 9 & 10
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-16 – Secondary School Brass Duet or Trio – Grades 11 & 12
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-17 – Elementary School Brass Duet or Trio – Grades 6, 7 & 8
Fee: $60.00

Class 198-18 – Percussion – Secondary Schools – Drumline
Fee: $140.00

Section 199: School Woodwind Ensembles

1. Refer to Rules 18 and 37. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
2. Time limit 15 minutes (or as specified). This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
3. All classes own choice of one or two contrasting pieces.
4. 6-18 players unless otherwise noted.
5. Recorder Classes: see Section 86.
6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.

Class 199-01 – Secondary School Woodwind Ensemble – Any Instrumentation
Fee: $140.00
Use of French Horn optional.

Class 199-02 – Secondary School Woodwind Quartet
Fee: $60.00
Use of French Horn optional.

Class 199-03 – Woodwind Ensemble- Any Instrumentation – Grs. 6, 7 & 8
Fee: $60.00
Use of French Horn optional.

Class 199-04 – Woodwind Ensemble – Gr. 8 & Under
Fee: $140.00

Class 199-05 – Woodwind Quartet – Grade 8 & Under
Fee: $60.00
Time limit 8 mins.

Class 199-06 – Woodwind Trio – Grade 8 & Under
Fee: $60.00
Time limit 8 mins.

Class 199-07 – Woodwind Ensemble – Gr. 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00

Class 199-08 – Woodwind Quartet – Grade 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Time limit 8 mins.

Class 199-09 – Woodwind Trio – Grade 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $60.00
Time limit 8 mins.

Class 199-10 – Woodwind Quintet – Grade 12 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-17 – Woodwind Quintet – Grade 10 & Under
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-11 – Woodwind Trio/Quartet – Grade 9
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-12 – Woodwind Quintet – Grade 9
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-13 – Secondary School Woodwind Duet or Trio – Grades 9 & 10
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-14 – Secondary School Woodwind Duet or Trio – Grades 11 & 12
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-15 – Elementary School Woodwind Duet or Trio – Grades 6, 7 & 8
Fee: $60.00

Class 199-16 – Secondary School Woodwind Quartet – Grades 9 & 10
Fee: $60.00

Section 200: School Ensembles – Mixed Instrumentation

1. Refer to Rules 18 and 37. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
2. Time limit 15 minutes (or as specified). This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
3. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY unless otherwise noted
4.  Instrumentation must be shown on entry form.
5. Duets, trios & quartets should provide own music stands.
6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.

Class 200-01 – Secondary School Woodwind Ensembles

Fee: $137.00
Own choice of one or two selections. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY

Class 200-02 – Secondary School Ensembles – Mixed Instrumentation

Fee: $137.00
Own choice of one or two selections. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY
Minimum performance time 5 minutes.

Class 200-03 – Secondary School Quintet – Mixed Instrumentation {“P}

Fee: $84.00
Own choice of one or two selections.
Minimum performance time 5 minutes.

Class 200-04 – Secondary School Quartet – Mixed Instrumentation (“P”)

Fee: $84.00
Own choice of one or two selections.
Minimum performance time 5 minutes.

Class 200-05 – Secondary School Trio – Mixed Instrumentation (“P”)

Fee: $58.00
Own choice of one or two selections.
Minimum performance time 5 minutes.

Class 200-06 – Secondary School Duet – Different Instruments – Piano Accompaniment

Fee: $58.00
Own choice of one or two selections.
Minimum performance time 5 minutes.

Class 200-07 – Secondary School Duet – Different Instruments – Without Piano Accompaniment

Fee: $58.00
Own choice of one or two selections.
Minimum performance time 5 minutes.

Class 200-08 – Secondary School – Any Instrumentation – Own Composition

Fee: $137.00
A selection composed by a member of the school. The composer must be in attendance and may be part of the ensemble. Maximum 6 performers. Time limit 10 mins. Please note: It is mandatory to indicate on the entry form if a piano is required. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY

Class 200-09 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 6, 7 & 8

Fee: $137.00
Own choice of one or two selections.
Minimum performance time 5 minutes. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY

Class 200-10 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 8 & Under

Fee: $137.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of two contrasting selections. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY

Class 200-11 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 6 Only

Fee: $137.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of two contrasting selections. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY

Class 200-12 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 5 Only

Fee: $137.00
Any instrumentation. 6-18 PLAYERS ONLY

Class 200-13 – Elementary School Trio – Any Instrumentation

Fee: $58.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.
Time limit 10 mins.

Section 201: School Ensembles – Mixed Instrumentation – Non-Competitive

1. All classes in this section are Non-Competitive. No marks will be given, but adjudications will be received.
2. Refer to Rules 18 and 37. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
3. Time limit 15 minutes (or as specified). This includes assembly, tuning, warm-up and performance.
4. 6-18 players unless otherwise noted.
5. Instrumentation must be shown on entry form.
6. Duets, trios & quartets should provide own music stands.
7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.

Class 201-01 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 8 & Under – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 201-02 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 8 & Under – First Year of Training – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 201-03 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 6 Only – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 201-04 – Instrumental Ensembles – Gr. 5 Only – Non-Competitive
Fee: $140.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 201-05 – Elementary School Trio – Any Instrumentation – Non-Competitive
Fee: $60.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.
Time limit 10 mins.

Class 201-06 – Elementary School Duet – Any Instrumentation – Non-Competitive
Fee: $60.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.
Time limit 10 mins.

Section 202: School Instrumental Solos

1. All entrants in this section must be studying the instrument in elementary or secondary school.
2. This must be the only form of instruction. Students receiving private lessons are not eligible to compete in this section.
3. Students are to enter these classes under the supervision of their elementary or secondary school teacher.
4. Instrumentation must be shown on entry form.
5. Max time limit: 10 minutes
6. Music may be used.

Class 202-01 – Senior Secondary School Solo (Grades 11 and 12)
Fee: $30.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of one selection.

Class 202-02 – Junior Secondary School Solo (Grades 9 and 10)
Fee: $30.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of one selection.

Class 202-03 – Beginner Secondary School Solo (First year of playing)
Fee: $30.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of one selection.

Class 202-04 – Senior Elementary School Solo (Third year of playing)
Fee: $30.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of one selection.

Class 202-05 – Junior Elementary School Solo (Second year of playing)
Fee: $30.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of one selection

Class 202-06 – Beginner Elementary School Solo (First year of playing)
Fee: $30.00
Any instrumentation.
Own choice of one selection.