2026 Syllabus - Woodwinds

One selection, own choice. Repertoire can be, but doesn't have to be, from the RCM or CC syllabus. Flute, Clarinet, Recorder, Saxophone, Oboe or Bassoon. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

One selection from the current RCM or CC syllabus, List A. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

One selection from the current RCM or CC syllabus, List B. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

One selection from the current RCM or CC syllabus, List C. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

One selection from current RCM or CC syllabus. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

NOTE: This is not a Provincial Qualifier Class. (For Provincial Qualifier Classes, see 50901–10, 51001, 51101, 51201-10, 51301 and 51401.)

Participants must perform two solo works of equal difficulty that demonstrate stylistic contrast.

• Pop music is not permitted.

• Selections may, but are not required to, be from the RCM or CC syllabus.

• Appropriateness of repertoire will factor into the overall evaluation.

• Performances should be presented in a concert-style format.

Participants in this class may be recommended to advance to the provincial level of competition. All provincial classes for this category are virtual (online) only.

Perform one classical selection. The ensemble must consist of two or three performers playing the same instrument. Instruments must be specified on the registration form.

Participants must register in the class corresponding to the age of the oldest member of the duet or trio. Those performing at the Associate level or higher must enter the Advanced Class, regardless of age.

Only one member of the group is required to register and pay the entry fee. Please include the names of all partners with the registration.

Memorization is optional.

Bernice Bennett Memorial Music Scholarship for Duet: Open to duet performers aged 12–18, in any discipline.

Participants in this class may be recommended to advance to the provincial level of competition. All provincial classes for this category are virtual (online) only.

Ensembles may include 4 to 15 performers and may feature any combination of woodwind instruments.

Each ensemble is required to perform one classical selection of its choice. Pop or popular-style music is not permitted.

Performances may include brief solo or small-group passages; however, these sections must not exceed 20% of the total number of measures in the chosen work.

Please register the ensemble under a group name.

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to the provincial level of competition. 

• Participants must perform two musically contrasting selections from the same grade/level of the current RCM or CC syllabus.

• “Teacher’s Choice” pieces are not permitted.

• If a participant receives a recommendation to the provincial level, both selections performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition.

• Participants who have completed any part of an exam at a particular grade/level before January 1, 2026, are not eligible to enter that same grade/level.

• Multi-movement works must be performed as outlined in the RCM or CC syllabus for that grade/level. Please clearly indicate which movement(s) will be performed.

• If a sonata or concerto is chosen as a selection, performers must present at least two consecutive movements, regardless of syllabus indications (RCM or CC) requiring the complete work. Performing the entire piece is optional, provided it fits within the designated time limit.
• Studies/études listed in the RCM or CC syllabi are allowed, but only one selection may be a study/étude.

For complete rules and guidelines, visit: https://omfa.ca
Note: At the provincial level, Grades/Levels 1 through 5 will be held virtually (online).

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to the provincial level of competition.

Participants must be performing at the Associate or Post-Associate level, though holding an Associate diploma is not required. Repertoire at Level 10 or below is not permitted. Selected works do not need to appear in the RCM or CC syllabi.

Repertoire Requirements:

• A minimum of two contrasting selections is required.

• A third piece may be included, provided the total performance time does not exceed 45 minutes.

• The minimum performance time is 15 minutes.

If recommended to the provincial level, all selections (two or three) performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition.

Additional Guidelines:

• If performing a sonata or concerto, at least two consecutive movements must be included, even if the full sonata is listed as required in RCM or CC. Performing the entire sonata is optional, provided it fits within the 45-minute time limit.

For complete rules and guidelines, visit: https://omfa.ca

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to the provincial level of competition.

Open to amateur participants, age 29 years and over.

• two musically contrasting selections is required.

• The maximum performance time is 25 minutes (no minimum performance time).

If recommended to the provincial level, both selections performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition.

For complete rules and guidelines, visit: https://omfa.ca

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to the provincial level of competition.

• Participants must perform two musically contrasting selections from the same grade/level of the current RCM or CC syllabus.

• “Teacher’s Choice” pieces are not permitted.

• If a participant receives a recommendation to the provincial level, both selections performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition.

• Participants who have completed any part of an exam at a particular grade/level before January 1, 2026, are not eligible to enter that same grade/level.

• Multi-movement works must be performed as outlined in the RCM or CC syllabus for that grade/level. Please clearly indicate which movement(s) will be performed.

• If a sonata or concerto is chosen as a selection, performers must present at least two consecutive movements, regardless of syllabus indications (RCM or CC) requiring the complete work. Performing the entire piece is optional, provided it fits within the designated time limit.
• Studies/études listed in the RCM or CC syllabi are allowed, but only one selection may be a study/étude.

For complete rules and guidelines, visit: https://omfa.ca
Note: At the provincial level, Grades/Levels 1 through 5 will be held virtually (online).

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to the provincial level of competition.

Participants must be performing at the Associate or Post-Associate level, though holding an Associate diploma is not required. Repertoire at Level 10 or below is not permitted. Selected works do not need to appear in the RCM or CC syllabi.

Repertoire Requirements:

• A minimum of two contrasting selections is required.

• A third piece may be included, provided the total performance time does not exceed 45 minutes.

• The minimum performance time is 15 minutes.

If recommended to the provincial level, all selections (two or three) performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition.

Additional Guidelines:

• If performing a sonata or concerto, at least two consecutive movements must be included, even if the full sonata is listed as required in RCM or CC. Performing the entire sonata is optional, provided it fits within the 45-minute time limit.

For complete rules and guidelines, visit: https://omfa.ca

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to the provincial level of competition.

Open to amateur participants, age 29 years and over.

• Two contrasting selections is required.

• The maximum performance time is 25 minutes (no minimum performance time).

If recommended to the provincial level, both selections performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition.

For complete rules and guidelines, visit: https://omfa.ca