*if you are unsure of which class to register your ensemble in, please email us at ghmf@onband.ca
School Concert Band Classes
B600 – Very Advanced – Performance of a test piece from B600 as per the Festival Syllabus
B500 – Advanced – Performance of a test piece from B500 as per the Festival Syllabus
B400 – Intermediate / Advanced – Performance of a test piece from B400 as per the Festival Syllabus
B300 – Intermediate – Performance of a test piece from B300 as per the Festival Syllabus
B200 – Developing / Intermediate – Performance of a test piece from B200 as per the Festival Syllabus
B100 – Beginner/Developing – Performance of a test piece from B100 as per the Festival Syllabus
Community Concert Band Classes
B600 – Very Advanced – Performance of a test piece from B600 as per the Festival Syllabus
B500 – Advanced – Performance of a test piece from B500 as per the Festival Syllabus
B400 – Intermediate – Performance of a test piece from B400 as per the Festival Syllabus
B300 – Intermediate – Performance of a test piece from B300 as per the Festival Syllabus
School Instrumental Jazz Classes
A101 – College or University Ensemble, no age restrictions
A201 – Single- or multi-school group; maximum age of 20 years as of January 1, 2024 and all members must be full time students
A301 – Single- or multi-school group; maximum age of 17 years as of January 1, 2024. All members must be full time students
A401 – Single- or multi-school group; maximum age of 16 years as of January 1, 2024. All members must be full time students
A501 – Single- or multi-group; maximum age of 15 years as of January 1, 2024. All members must be full time students
A601 – Single- or multi-school group; maximum age of 14 years as of January 1, 2024 or registered in Grade 9
A701 – Single- or multi-school group; maximum age of 13 years as of January 1, 2024 or registered in Grade 8
A801 – Single- or multi-school group; maximum age of 12 years as of January 1, 2024 or registered in Grade 7
Community Instrumental Jazz Classes
A102 – Organized community rehearsal group, no age or affiliation restrictions
A202 – Organized community rehearsal group, maximum age of 20 years as of January 1, 2024
A302 – Organized community rehearsal group, maximum age of 17 years as of January 1, 2024
A402 – Organized community rehearsal group, maximum age of 16 years as of January 1, 2024
A502 – Organized community rehearsal group, maximum age of 15 years as of January 1, 2024
School String Orchestra Classes
S500 – Advanced – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
S400 – Intermediate / Advanced – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
S300 – Intermediate – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
S200 – Developing / Intermediate – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
S100 – Beginner/Developing – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
Full (Symphony) Orchestra Classes
O500 – Advanced – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
O400 – Intermediate / Advanced – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
O300 – Intermediate – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
O200 – Developing / Intermediate – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
O100 – Beginner/Developing – Performance of repertoire at this level per the director’s discretion
Chamber Ensemble Classes
B101 – Brass/Woodwind – no age restrictions
B201 – Brass/Woodwind – maximum age of 20 years as of January 1, 2024
B301 – Brass/Woodwind – maximum age of 17 years as of January 1, 2024 or registered in Grade 12
B401 – Brass/Woodwind – maximum age of 15 years as of January 1, 2024
Guitar Ensemble Classes
B101 – no age restrictions
B201 – maximum age of 20 years as of January 1, 2024
B301 – maximum age of 17 years as of January 1, 2024 or registered in Gr 12
B401 – maximum age of 15 years as of January 1, 2024
Percussion Ensemble Classes
B101 – no age restrictions
B201 – maximum age of 20 years as of January 1, 2024
B301 – maximum age of 17 years as of January 1, 2024 or registered in Gr 12
B401 – maximum age of 15 years as of January 1, 2024
Praise Band Classes
C101 – University or College Vocal Groups, no age restrictions.
C102 – Community and Church Vocal Groups, no age restrictions.
C103 – Vocal Groups whose members are the maximum age of 17 years as of January 1, 2024 or are registered in Grade 12.
C104 – Vocal Groups whose members are the maximum age of 15 years and the minimum age of 11 years as of January 1, 2024.
C105 – Vocal Groups whose members who are registered in Grades 1-7