2025 Syllabus - Brass
Classical Solo
Performance Requirements
- Competitors must perform one (1) or two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument.
Euphonium, French Horn, Trombone, and Tuba students may select music not found in the syllabus as long as their teacher has helped identify the approximate level for their selections (especially for levels 3,5,7).
RCM Syllabi (Euphonium, French Horn, Trombone, Trumpet, Tuba)
CC Trumpet Syllabus (only Trumpet Syllabus available)
- Provide all necessary details of your selections, including accurate timing. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
Diploma vs Open
Diploma: Competitors who have not completed their Associate level examination OR have been studying for less than 2 years at an Associate level. University performance majors may not enter this class.
Open: Competitors who have completed their Associate level examination OR have been studying for more than 2 years at an Associate level. University performance majors must enter this class.
Provincial Qualifications
All Brass Solo Classes and Brass Concerto Classes at Provincials Competition (OMFA) are held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (9-14) 2025.
Level 1 - 10: Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level will be recommended
Open Level: Up to four (4) competitors between Diploma class and Open class, will be recommended.
Brass Concerto will be a separate class at Provincials. If you performed a concerto in your Solo Class, you may be recommended for Provincials in both Brass Concerto Class and Brass Solo Class but may not perform the same concerto in both classes.
Competitors must perform two selections and receive a minimum mark of 85 in order to receive a recommendation. Open level competitors may perform 2 or 3 selections.
Only students who receive a recommendation may compete at OMFA Provincials.
Please refer to the these two Syllabi page for detailed information:
OMFA Brass Solo Syllabus
OMFA Brass Concerto Syllabus
Trophy - T class codes
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:01000 - Beginner One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:T01001 - Level 1 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:T01002 - Level 2 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:T01003 - Level 3 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:T01004 - Level 4 One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:T01005 - Level 5 One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:T01006 - Level 6 One or Two selections - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:T01007 - Level 7 One or Two selections - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:T01008 - Level 8 One or Two selections - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:T01009 - Level 9 One or Two selections - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:T01010 - Level 10 One or Two selections - Total time limit 30 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:T01011 - Diploma One or Two selections - Total time limit 40 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:T01012 - Open Two or Three selections - Total time limit 40 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:01013 - Adult One or Two selections - Total time limit 40 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
Popular Solo
Performance Requirements
- Competitor Age is as of December 31st, 2024.
- Competitors must perform one (1) selection from any of the following genres: pop, pop/folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country.
- Provide all necessary details of your selections, including accurate timing. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
Provincial Qualifications
Up to three (3) competitors from each Age Category will be recommended for the Provincial competition (OMFA) held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (9-14) 2025.
Competitors must receive a minimum mark of 85 in order to receive a recommendation.
Please refer to the OMFA Syllabus page for detailed information and requirements.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:01200 - Beginner - Ages 6-8 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:01201 - Primary - Ages 9-10 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:01202 - Elementary - Ages 11-12 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:01203 - Junior - Ages 13-14 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:01204 - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:01205 - Senior - Ages 17-18 One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:01206 - Advanced - Ages 19-28 One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:01207 - Adults - Ages 29 and over One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |