STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
NOTE: The following is a summary of the rules as they apply to stringed instruments. It is strongly recommended that all the General Rules (printed in the front of this syllabus) should also be studied.
1. A competitor entering in any one level must stay in the same level in all classes, except where no class is offered at the same level. In this case a competitor may go up one level.
2. A competitor may not enter a graded class that is lower than the RCM grade they have already completed.
3.Please state the grade currently being studied on the entry form.
4. A student may not re-enter a level or grade class if they have been awarded a first place for two consecutive years in that class.
5. Unless otherwise stipulated all own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto Syllabus of the grade level of the class entered. The only class where one piece may be chosen that is a grade higher (RCM) than that of the specified class is in the concert group. Own choice pieces for Concerto, Sonata, or General Solo must be chosen from the specified grade for the class. Competitors who wish to choose a piece not in the RCM syllabus must submit a photocopy of the selection with application forms.
6. Competitors wishing to be eligible for Open Provincial or National Finals must perform a concerto or concerted work. Competitors are eligible to compete at any one of the Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9 or Grade 10 Conservatory levels. In deciding the grade level, competitors:
a) Must be working on repertoire listed at that grade level in the current RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabi; and
b) Must not have passed Conservatory examinations at that level or higher, before 31 December prior to the Provincial Festival; And
c) Must not have entered more than two pieces above that grade level in any local festival in the competition year. Competitors who enter local festivals performing more than two selections above their listed grade will be considered as working at that higher grade, and therefore must compete in the Graded Competitions at the higher grade level.
d) Competitors who have won an OMFA Provincial class cannot again be recommended for Provincial level competition in the same class but must subsequently receive the adjudicator’s recommendation to compete at a higher level. Non-winners at the Provincial finals may continue to enter the same class as long as all requirements are met.
7. In all classes where the music performed is of the student's own choice competitors must provide an original copy of the work to be performed to the adjudicator before commencement of the class. N.B. Any competitor who does not abide by these rules may be brought to the attention of the Adjudicator before the class in question and the competitor may be considered non-competitive, that is, at the discretion of the Adjudicator, the student may be given adjudication but no mark. Competitors must perform repertoire as listed in the official program. NO CHANGES will be made after the entry has been received. Please read rule #13.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO SECTION
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO GENERAL
NOTE: See Rules 13, 16. 23, 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus. or equivalent.
SC001 - ELEMENTARY GRADE 1 AND 2 LEVEL $26.00
Own selection of one piece. Time limit 2 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC002 - ELEMENTARY GRADE 3 AND 4 LEVEL $26.00
Own selection of one piece. Time limit 2 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC003 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
Own selection. Time limit 6 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC004 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 LEVEL (T) $26.00
Own selection. Time limit 12 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO UNACCOMPANIED
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24). Music to be chosen from standard unaccompanied repertoire for (or transcribed for) cello by Bach, Reger, Hindemith or other. Competitors must provide a copy of the work to be performed to the adjudicator before commencement of the class.
SC005 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
One movement from any suite for unaccompanied cello equivalent to the Grade 5 - 6 level. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC006 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 LEVEL (T) $27.00
One movement from any suite for unaccompanied cello equivalent to the Grade 7 - 8 level. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO SONATA
See Rules 13, 14, 16, 24.Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent.
SC007 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
Time limit 8 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC008 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 (T) $27.00
Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO CONCERT GROUP
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24. Own selection of two contrasting pieces chosen from the current Royal Conservatory syllabus in the proper grade level. Candidates may request approval to substitute one piece not listed in the cello syllabus in a concert group. Approval of such piece is based on the suitability of the style and level of difficulty which should be comparable to the grade level. Candidates wishing to substitute one piece must include with their Festival entry form a photocopy of their selection for approval. NO SONATA OR CONCERTO movements shall be allowed in these classes. Pieces for these classes shall be carefully chosen by the student or teacher as each competitor will be judged on the discrimination shown in their selections and on the program arrangements with regard to contrast, appropriateness, keys etc., as well as on technique and interpretation. NO CHANGES will be made after the entry has been received. Please read rule 13 regarding own choice selections.
SC009 - ELEMENTARY - GRADE 3 & 4 LEVEL $26.00
Time limit 6 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC010 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
Time limit 8 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC011 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 LEVEL (T) $27.00
Time limit 12 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO CONTEMPORARY MUSIC OF CANADA
Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC012 - ELEMENTARY - GRADE 3 AND 4 LEVEL $26.00
One selection, time limit 3 minutes.
SC013 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
One selection, time limit 5 minutes.
SC014 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 (T) $27.00
One selection, time limit 7 minutes.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO CONCERTO
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24.
SC015 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $27.00
Own choice of one movement of any concerto. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC016 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 LEVEL (T) $27.00
Own choice of one movement of any concerto. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE CELLO SOLO SIGHT-READING
NOTE: See Rule #36. Competitors may enter one Sight Reading class only. The test piece for each class is to be chosen by the adjudicator. An accompanist is not required.
SC035S - CELLO - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 $21.00
SC036S - CELLO - JUNIOR - GRADE 6 $21.00
SC037S - CELLO - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 $21.00
SC038S - CELLO - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 8 $21.00
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO SECTION
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO GENERAL
NOTE: See Rules 13, 16, 23, 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent
SC100 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $33.00
Own selection. Time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC101 - OPEN - ADVANCED (19 Yrs & under) (T) $39.00
Own selection. Time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC102 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Restricted to students at a post secondary school level or competitors who have been awarded first place for two consecutive years in the OPEN 19 Yrs and under class. Own selection, time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO UNACCOMPANIED
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. Music to be chosen from standard unaccompanied repertoire for (or transcribed for) cello by Bach, Reger, Hindemeith or other. Competitors must provide a copy of the work to be performed to the adjudicator before the commencement of the class.
SC103 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $33.00
One movement from any suite for unaccompanied cello equivalent to the Grade 9 - 10 level. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC104 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Two or more contrasting movements from any suite for unaccompanied cello. Time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC105 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Restricted to students at a post secondary school level or competitors who have been awarded first place for two consecutive years in the OPEN 19 Yrs and under class. Two or more contrasting movements from any Suite for unaccompanied cello, time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO SONATA
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16 and 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent.
SC106 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 (T) $33.00
Time limit 12 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC107 - OPEN - ADVANCED (19 years & under) (T) $39.00
Time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC108 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Restricted to students at a post secondary school level or competitors who have been awarded first place for two consecutive years in the OPEN 19 Yrs and under class. Own selection, time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO CONCERT GROUP
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16 and 24. Own selection of two contrasting pieces chosen from the current Royal Conservatory syllabus in the proper grade level. Candidates may request approval to substitute one piece not listed in the cello syllabus in a concert group. Approval of such piece is based on the suitability of the style and level of difficulty which must be comparable to the grade level. Candidates wishing to substitute one piece must include, with their festival entry form, a photocopy of their selection for approval. NO SONATA or CONCERTO movements shall be allowed in these classes. Pieces for these classes shall be carefully chosen by the student or teacher as each competitor will be judged on the discrimination shown in their selections and on the program arrangements with regard to contrast, appropriateness, keys etc., as well as on technique and interpretation. NO CHANGES will be made after the entry has been received. Please read rule 13 regarding own choice selections.
SC109 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $34.00
Time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC110 - OPEN - ADVANCED (19 years & under) (T) $39.00
Time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC111 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Restricted to students at a post secondary school level or competitors who have been awarded first place for two consecutive years in the OPEN 19 Yrs and under class. Own selection, time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO CONTEMPORARY MUSIC OF CANADA
Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC112 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $34.00
One selection, time limit 10 minutes.
SC113 - OPEN - ADVANCED (19 years & under) (T) $39.00
One selection, time limit 15 minutes.
SC114 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Restricted to students at a post secondary school level or competitors who have been awarded first place for two consecutive years in the OPEN 19 Yrs and under class. One selection, time limit 15 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO CONCERTO
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24
SC115 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $34.00
Own selection, please state selection and time on entry form.
SC116 - OPEN - ADVANCED (19 years & under) (T) $39.00
Own selection. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SC117 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Restricted to students at a post secondary school level or competitors who have been awarded first place for two consecutive years in the OPEN 19 Yrs and under class. Own selection with Cadenza(s), time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN CELLO SOLO SIGHT READING
NOTE: See Rule #36. Competitors may enter one Sight Reading class only. The test piece for each class is to be chosen by the adjudicator. An accompanist is not required.
SC139S - CELLO - SENIOR - GRADE 9 $21.00
SC140S - CELLO - SENIOR - GRADE 10 $21.00
SC141S - CELLO - OPEN $21.00
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BASS SOLO SECTION
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BASS SOLO GENERAL
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent
SB001 - ELEMENTARY $26.00
Own selection of one piece, time limit 2 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB002 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
Own selection, time limit 6 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB003 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 LEVEL (T) $27.00
Own selection, time limit 12 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BASS SOLO SONATA
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto Syllabus or equivalent.
SB004 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 (T) $26.00
Time limit 8 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB005 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 (T) $26.00
Time limit 10 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BASS SOLO CONCERT GROUP
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. Own selection of two contrasting pieces properly graded chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent. NO SONATA OR CONCERTO movements shall be allowed in these classes. Pieces for these classes shall be carefully chosen by student or teacher as each competitor will be judged on the discrimination shown in their selections and on the program arrangements with regard to contrast, appropriateness, keys, etc., as well as on technique and interpretation.NO CHANGES will be made after the entry has been received. Please read rule 13 regarding own choice selections.
SB006 - JUNIOR - GRADE 5 AND 6 LEVEL (T) $26.00
Time limit 8 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB007 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 6 AND 7 LEVEL (T) $27.00
Time limit 12 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BASS SOLO CONCERTO
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24.
SB008 - INTERMEDIATE - GRADE 7 AND 8 LEVEL (T) $27.00
Own choice of any one movement of any concerto. Please state selection and time on entry form.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE BASS SOLO SIGHT-READING
NOTE: See Rule #36. Competitors may enter one Sight Reading class only. The test piece for each class is to be chosen by the adjudicator. An accompanist is not required.
SB035S - BASS - JUNIOR (GRADE 5 & 6) $21.00
SB037S - BASS - INTERMEDIATE (GRADE 7 & 8) $21.00
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO SECTION
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO GENERAL
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent
SB100 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $33.00
Own selection, time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB101 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Own selection, time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO UNACCOMPANIED
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 24. Music to be chosen from standard unaccompanied repertoire for (or transcribed for) Bass by Bach, Reger, Hindemith or other. Competitors must provide a copy of the work to be performed to the adjudicator before commencement of the class.
SB102 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $33.00
One movement from any suite for unaccompanied Bass, or Sonata. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB103 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Two or more contrasting movements (not necessarily from the same work) from any suite for unaccompanied Bass, or Sonata. Time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO SONATA
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24. Own choice selections must be chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto Syllabus or equivalent.
SB104 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 (T) $33.00
Time limit 12 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB105 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO CONCERT GROUP
NOTE: See rules 13, 14, 16, 23 and 24. Own selection of two contrasting pieces properly graded chosen from the current Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto syllabus or equivalent. NO SONATA or CONCERTO movements shall be allowed in these classes. Pieces for these classes shall be carefully chosen by student or teacher as each competitor will be judged on the discrimination shown in their selections and on the program arrangements with regard to contrast appropriateness, keys, etc., as well as on technique and interpretation. NO CHANGES will be made after the entry has been received. Please read rule 13 regarding own choice selections.
SB106 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $34.00
Time limit 16 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB107 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $39.00
Time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO CONCERTO
NOTE: See Rules 13, 14, 16, 23, 24
SB108 - SENIOR - GRADE 9 AND 10 LEVEL (T) $34.00
Own choice of any one movement of any concerto. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SB109 - OPEN - ADVANCED (T) $40.00
Own selection with cadenza(s). Time limit 20 minutes. Please state selection and time on entry form.
SENIOR/OPEN BASS SOLO SIGHT-READING
NOTE: See Rule #36. Competitors may enter one Sight Reading class only. The test piece for each class is to be chosen by the adjudicator. An accompanist is not required.
SB139S - BASS - SENIOR (GRADE 9 & 10) $21.00
SB141S - BASS - OPEN $21.00
STRINGS - JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE TROPHY CLASSES
NOTE: See Rule 31(a)
S500 - GEORGE PIERS TROPHY CLASS - JUNIOR STRINGS (T)
Open to winners of Classes SV004, SV005, SV006, SV010, SV013, SV016, SV020, SA003, SA006, SA008, SA011, SC003, SC005, SC007, SC010, SC013, SC015, SB002, SB004 and SB006. Competitors must have received a mark of 85% or more and will be required to perform one selection or movement from the class they represent at the discretion of the adjudicator.
S501 - TROPHEE MATHIEU FROMENT-SAVOIE TROPHY - INTERMEDIATE STRINGS (T)
Open to winners of Classes SV007, SV008, SV009, SV011, SV014, SV017, SV021, SA004, SA005, SA007, SA009, SA012, SA013, SC004, SC006, SC008, SC011 SC014, SC016, SB003, SB005, SB007, and SB008. Competitors must have received a mark of 85% or more and will be required to perform one selection or movement from the class they represent at the discretion of the adjudicator.
STRINGS - SENIOR/OPEN TROPHY CLASSES
NOTE: See Rule 31(a)
S502 - EDYTHE YOUNG BROWNE TROPHY CLASS - SENIOR STRINGS (T)
Open to winners of SV100, SV101, SV104, SV107, SV110, SV113, SV120, SA100, SA103, SA106, SA109, SA112, SA115, SC100, SC103, SC106, SC109, SC112, SC115, SB100, SB102, SB104, SB106 and SB108. Competitors must have received a mark of 85% or more and will be required to perform one selection or movement from the class they represent at the discretion of the adjudicator.
S503 - KINSMEN CLUB TROPHY CLASS - OPEN STRINGS (T)
Open to winners of Classes SV102, SV103, SV105, SV106, SV108, SV109, SV111, SV112, SV114, SV115, SV121, SV122, SA101, SA102, SA104, SA105, SA107, SA108, SA110, SA111, SA113, SA114, SA116, SA117, SC101, SC102, SC104, SC105, SC107, SC108, SC110, SC111, SC113, SC114, SC116, SC117, SB101, SB103, SB105, SB107 and SB109. Competitors must have received a mark of 85% or more and will be required to perform one selection or movement from the class they represent at the discretion of the adjudicator.
JUNIOR/INTERMEDIATE STRINGS - CONCERTO OR SONATA FOR TWO/MORE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
NOTE: Accompaniment, if required, to be played on the piano. Own selection of one or more movements from one work. STATE SELECTION AND TIME ON ENTRY FORM.
S200 - TWO OR MORE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, JUNIOR $28.00
Time limit 8 minutes
S201 - TWO OR MORE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, INTERMEDIATE $29.00
Time limit 12 minutes
SENIOR/OPEN STRINGS - CONCERTO OR SONATA FOR TWO/MORE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS
S203 - TWO OR MORE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, SENIOR $34.00
Time limit 16 minutes
S204 - TWO OR MORE STRINGED INSTRUMENTS, OPEN $41.00
Time limit 20 minutes
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