pei kiwanis music festival syllabus 2026

*The 2026 syllabus documents will be available here later in December*

2026 entry forms will be online in January


***NEW IN 2026***

Changes this year will include:

– No National Festival Classes

Performers who wish to be considered for recommendation to the National Festival, MUST check that they have entered the correct number and type of classes, and appropriate repertoire in their local festival PLUS check the appropriate box on the entry to select the pathway they wish to follow. 

– String disciplines merged into one (no specific classes for violin, cello, etc)

– Additional classes for instrumental ensembles


IMPORTANT:

Click below to read all the rules and regulations for our local and provincial festivals

Festival Rules and Regulations (Coming Soon)

How to enter

  1. Read the Rules and Regulations document, and download it for future reference.
  2. Read your local festival syllabus addendum (below) to find out specific requirements and fees for your area.
  3. Check the entry deadline for your local festival.
  4. Click on your discipline in the syllabus listings below to view and / or download class details.
  5. If you hope to progress to the Provincial Festival (28 – 31 May 2026), make sure that you select appropriate material and have entered enough classes to make you eligible for consideration.
  6. If you hope to be recommended to progress through to the National Festival ( July 2026), make sure that you have read the appropriate pages in the National Festival Syllabus and have selected material and classes that make you eligible for consideration. 
  7. (For Kings, East Prince, and West Prince only) Read the Online Entry Form Guidance Notes (To be published closer to the entry date)
  8. Enter your Local festival using their online entry form (Available here in January)
  9. Pay your entry fee (details of how to do this is in the Fees and how to pay them documents).
  10. Keep watching here and on our Facebook page for updates and scheduling details.
  11. Get practicing! 

Local Festival entry forms and addendums:

PEI 2026 SYLLABUS BY DISCIPLINE

This section will contain all of the PEI local festival class listings for 2026 by the end of December. 

PIano & Organ

Solo Classes

Ensemble Classes

Older Beginner / Adult

Accompaniment

Vocal Classes

VOCAL

Vocal Solo

Vocal Solo Recital

Vocal Quick Study

Vocal Duet and Trio

Older Beginner / Adult

MUSICAL THEATRE

Solo Classes

Duet Classes

Ensemble Classes

Older Beginner / Adult

INSTRUMENTAL

School Music

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

Ensembles

Bands

INSTRUMENTAL

Privately Taught, Masterworks, and Community

Woodwind

Brass

Percussion

Ensembles

Bands

STRINGS

Violin

Viola

Cello

String Bass

String Ensembles

Classical Guitar

Ukulele and Harp

RECORDER

Solo Classes

Duet Classes

Ensemble Classes

FAMILY MUSIC

Duets

Ensembles 

CHORAL

School Vocal Groups / Ensembles / Choirs

Community & Church Choirs

Vocal Ensembles