2025 Syllabus - Woodwinds
Classical Solo
Performance Requirements
- Competitors must perform one to two (1-2) contrasting selections (1-3 for Open Class) from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument.
RCM Syllabi (Bassoon, Clarinet, Flute, Oboe, Recorder, Saxophone)
CC Flute Syllabus
CC Clarinet Syllabus
- 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: 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
Level 1 - 5: Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level will be recommended for the Provincial competition (OMFA) held virtually. Deadline to register after receiving recommendation is May 12, 2025.
Level 6 - 10: Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level will be recommended for the Provincial competition (OMFA) held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (9-14).
Open Level: Up to four (4) competitors between Diploma class and Open class, will be recommended for Provincial (OMFA) held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (9-14).
Flute and Reed Instruments will be separated at the Provincials. There will be 3 Flute recommendations and 3 Reed Instrument recommendations given out per Grade Level and 4 each for Open Level.
Woodwind Concerto will be a separate class at Provincials and All Levels (Split by Age Categories) are held Live. If you performed a concerto in your Solo Class, you may be recommended for Provincials in both Woodwind Concerto class and Flute or Reed Solo class but may not perform the same concerto in both classes.
Competitors must perform two selections (Open level competitors may perform 2 or 3 selections) and receive a minimum mark of 85 in order to receive a recommendation.
Only students who receive a recommendation may compete at OMFA Provincials.
Please refer to the following Syllabi pages for detailed information.
Virtual Flute Solo - Level 1 - 5
Live Flute Solo - Level 6 +
Virtual Reeds Solo - Level 1 - 5
Live Reeds Solo - Level 6 +
Live Woodwind Concerto
Trophy - T class codes
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12000 - Beginner One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:T12001 - Level 1 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:T12002 - Level 2 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:T12003 - Level 3 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:T12004 - Level 4 One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:T12005 - Level 5 One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:T12006 - Level 6 One or Two selections - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:T12007 - Level 7 One or Two selections - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:T12008 - Level 8 One or Two selections - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:T12009 - Level 9 One or Two selections - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:T12010 - Level 10 One or Two selections - Total time limit 30 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:T12011 - Diploma One or Two selections - Total time limit 40 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:T12012 - Open Two or Three selections - Total time limit 40 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:12013 - 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".
In each Age Category, up to three (3) competitors will be recommended for the Provincial competition (OMFA) held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (9-14).
Competitors must receive a minimum mark of 85 in order to receive a recommendation.
Please refer to the OMFA Syllabus page for detailed information.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12200 - Beginner - Ages 6-8 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12201 - Primary - Ages 9-10 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:12202 - Elementary - Ages 11-12 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:12203 - Junior - Ages 13-14 One selection - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:12204 - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:12205 - Senior - Ages 17-18 One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:12206 - Advanced - Ages 19-28 One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:12207 - Adults - Ages 29 and over One selection - Total time limit 8 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |