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Syllabus: Brass / Tuba

2018

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TUBA SOLO CLASSES

BEGINNER

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

CLASS 6691 TUBA SOLO, BEGINNER, 1ST YEAR OF
INSTRUCTION
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6692 TUBA SOLO, BEGINNER, 2ND YEAR OF
INSTRUCTION
One selection, own choice.

GRADE/LEVEL 1

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

CLASS 6701 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6702 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6703 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6704 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

CLASS 6705 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6706 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.

GRADE/LEVEL 2

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

CLASS 6711 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6712 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6713 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6714 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

CLASS 6715 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6716 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.

GRADE/LEVEL 3

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(P) CLASS 6721 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.

(P) CLASS 6722 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.

(P) CLASS 6723 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.

(P) CLASS 6724 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(P) CLASS 6725 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Preliminary Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

CLASS 6734 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6735 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 3
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 4

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(P) CLASS 6741 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.

(P) CLASS 6742 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.

(P) CLASS 6743 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.

(P) CLASS 6744 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(P) CLASS 6745 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Preliminary Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

CLASS 6754 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6755 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 4
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 5

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(J) CLASS 6761 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.

(J) CLASS 6762 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.

(J) CLASS 6763 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.

(J) CLASS 6764 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(J) CLASS 6765 TUBA SOLO, SONATA GRADE/LEVEL 5
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played.

(J) CLASS 6766 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/level 5
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Junior Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

(J) CLASS 7701 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, JUNIOR
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6774 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, GRADE/LEVEL 5
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6775 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

CLASS 6776 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 5
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 6

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(J) CLASS 6781 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.

(J) CLASS 6782 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.

(J) CLASS 6783 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.

(J) CLASS 6784 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(J) CLASS 6785 TUBA SOLO, SONATA GRADE/LEVEL 6
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played.

(J) CLASS 6786 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Junior Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

(J) CLASS 7701 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, JUNIOR
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6794 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, GRADE/LEVEL 6
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6795 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.

CLASS 6796 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 6
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 7

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(I) CLASS 6801 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.

(I) CLASS 6802 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.

(I) CLASS 6803 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.

(I) CLASS 6804 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE, CLASSICAL OR
ROMANTIC SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 7
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a Baroque, Classical or Romantic composer may be played.

(I) CLASS 6805 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(I) CLASS 6806 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 7
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played.

(I) CLASS 6807 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Intermediate Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

(I) CLASS 7702 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART,
INTERMEDIATE
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6814 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, GRADE/LEVEL 7
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6815 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

CLASS 6816 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 7
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 8

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(I) CLASS 6821 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.

(I) CLASS 6822 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.

(I) CLASS 6823 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.

(I) CLASS 6824 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE, CLASSICAL OR
ROMANTIC SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 8
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a Baroque, Classical or romantic composer may be played.

(I) CLASS 6825 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(I) CLASS 6826 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 8
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played.

(I) CLASS 6827 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Intermediate Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

(I) CLASS 7702 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, INTERMEDIATE
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.

CLASS 6834 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, GRADE/LEVEL 8
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6835 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

CLASS 6836 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 8
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 9

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(A) CLASS 6841 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.

(A) CLASS 6842 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.

(A) CLASS 6843 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.

(A) CLASS 6844 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE, CLASSICAL OR
ROMANTIC SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 9
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a Baroque, Classical or Romantic composer may be played.

(A) CLASS 6845 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(A) CLASS 6846 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 9
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a 20th/21st or Canadian composer may be played.

(A) CLASS 6847 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Advanced Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

(A) CLASS 7703 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, ADVANCED
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6854 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, GRADE/LEVEL 9
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6855 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.

CLASS 6856 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 9
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.

GRADE/LEVEL 10

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

(A) CLASS 6861 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A) CLASS 6862 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A) CLASS 6863 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A) CLASS 6864 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE, CLASSICAL OR
ROMANTIC SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 10
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a Baroque, Classical or Romantic composer may be played. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A) CLASS 6865 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A) CLASS 6866 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 10
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a sonata movement by a 20th/21st or Canadian composer may be played. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A) CLASS 6867 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Advanced Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival. Time limit 8 minutes.

(A)CLASS 7703 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, ADVANCED
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6874 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, GRADE/LEVEL 10
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6875 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, 
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.

CLASS 6876 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, GRADE/LEVEL 10
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.

DIPLOMA

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

For National Festival eligibility information, please refer to the National Festival class section.

(S) CLASS 6881 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.

(S) CLASS 6882 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.

(S) CLASS 6883 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.

(S) CLASS 6884 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE, CLASSICAL OR
ROMANTIC SONATA, DIPLOMA
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which sonata movements by a Baroque, Classical or Romantic composer may be played. 

(S) CLASS 6885 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class. Time limit 10 minutes.

(S) CLASS 6886 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY SONATA, DIPLOMA
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which sonata movements by a 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played. 

(S) CLASS 6887 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Senior Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival. Time limit 10 minutes.

(S) CLASS 7704 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, SENIOR
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6894 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, DIPLOMA
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6895 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes.

CLASS 6896 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, DIPLOMA
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.

HONOURS

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

For National Festival eligibility information, please refer to the National Festival class section.

(S) CLASS 6901 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.

(S) CLASS 6902 TUBA SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.

(S) CLASS 6903 TUBA SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.

(S) CLASS 6904 TUBA SOLO, BAROQUE, CLASSICAL OR
ROMANTIC SONATA, HONOURS
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which sonata movements by a Baroque, Classical or Romantic composer may be played.

(S) CLASS 6905 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, HONOURS
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

(S) CLASS 6906 TUBA SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY SONATA, HONOURS
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which sonata movements by a 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played.

(S) CLASS 6907 TUBA SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Senior Canadian Composers class at the Provincial Festival.

(S) CLASS 7704 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, SENIOR
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes. Instrumental sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry form.

CLASS 6914 TUBA SOLO, CONCERTO, HONOURS
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only tuba class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6915 TUBA SOLO, OWN CHOICE, HONOURS
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes.

CLASS 6916 TUBA SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, HONOURS
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.

ADULT

Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the BRASS section for clarification of class requirements.

These classes are restricted to mature adults, from beginner to advanced levels, who wish to perform in a festival setting. These classes are open to entries from all brass instruments. Performances will be evaluated in accordance with the standard appropriate for the
level of study.

CLASS 6921 BRASS SOLO, BAROQUE COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6922 BRASS SOLO, CLASSICAL COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6923 BRASS SOLO, ROMANTIC COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6924 BRASS SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY COMPOSERS,
ADULT
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be entered in the Canadian Composers class.

CLASS 6925 BRASS SOLO, SONATA, ADULT
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only brass class at this grade/level in which a sonata movements may be played.

CLASS 6926 BRASS SOLO, CANADIAN COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.

CLASS 6927 BRASS SOLO, CONCERTO, ADULT
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be played on piano. This is the only brass class at this grade/level in which a concerto movement may be played.

CLASS 6928 BRASS SOLO, OWN CHOICE, ADULT
One selection, own choice.

 CLASS 6929 BRASS SOLO, RECITAL GROUP, ADULT
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.