The ORMTA Hamilton/Halton Branch Competitions are open to students of all branch members who are performing at the Junior Level (Instrumental & Vocal Level 8 or Level 9) and Senior Level (Instrumental Level 10 or Associate Level; Vocal Level 9 or above).
ORMTA Competitions are held at three different levels:
Branch
Zone
Provincial
They are divided into two separate categories: Instrumental and Vocal. At the Branch Level competition there are two categories: Junior Level and Senior Level. One instrumentalist and one vocalist from each level will be chosen as winners to proceed to the Zone competition.
*The same program will be performed at all levels of competition.
Rules & Regulations
*First place winners of the Senior Level advance to the Zone competition.
Junior Level
Instrumental:
– No age restrictions.
– Two (2) stylistically contrasting selections to be prepared from Level 8 or Level 9 (both selections from the same level)
– Time limit: 10 minutes
Vocal:
– No age restrictions.
– Three (3) selections in two or more languages from Level 8 or Level 9 (both selections from the same grade)
– Time limit: 15 minutes.
Senior Level*
Instrumental:
– Competitors must not reach their 23rd Birthday by January 1st of the competition year.
– Two or more selections at the Level 10 or Associate level.
– Selections could be mixed from both levels.
– Time limit: 20 minutes
Vocal:
– Competitors must not reach their 31st Birthday by January 1 of the competition year.
– At least three selections in two or more languages at Level 9 or above.
– Time limit: 20 minutes.