Glossary of Terms

ACCM – the level directly after Level 10 in CC syllabi

Adult.1 – a Level in the syllabus where the registrant has 4 years of training or less also called Later Stages

Adult.2 – a Level in the syllabus where the registrant has 6-9 years of training or less also called Later Stages

Adult.3 – a Level in the syllabus where the registrant has 10 years of training or more also called Later Stages

ARCT – the level directly after Level 10 in RCM syllabi

Beginner – also called Preparatory Level in the Syllabus

CC – Conservatory Canada in London, Ontario

Conservatory – a musical training institution that publishes lists of repertoire for exams

Da capo – an Italian musical term which translates to "from the top"

Diploma – also called Advanced. A Level in the Syllabus where the musician can play at ARCT (RCM) or ACCM (CC) level from approved syllabi, for a max of two years or less. A new requirement from the OMFA for 2023 Festivals, after two years, the registrant must enter Open Level.

Graded Level – applies to RCM / CC Levels / Grades from Grade 1 to Diploma

Hand-held props – items used on stage by the performer that can be held in their hands for example, a scarf or mirror

Intermediate – Level in the Syllabus for Conservatory Canada Grade 7-8-9

Junior – a Level in the Syllabus for Conservatory Canada Grade 4-5-6

Later Stages – a Level in the Syllabus also called Adult

Non-professionals - are persons whose principal means of livelihood is not obtained from performance in the particular discipline in which he or she is competing. A person may be a professional in one discipline but still participate as an amateur in another discipline. For example, a professional actor may perform in a music class.

OMFA - Ontario Music Festivals Association is the umbrella body of 45 local member festivals in the province of Ontario

OMFA Provincial Competition – all competitors must be recommended by an Adjudicator at one of the Member Local Festivals to attend the 2025 Provincials in June

Open – a Level in the Syllabus also called Advanced. The musician must play anything (i.e., does not have to be from approved syllabi) at ARCT/ACCM level or higher (NOT lower)

Piano Duet – also called "four hands" when two players use the same piano

Piano Duo – when two players perform on separate pianos

Preparatory – a Level in the Syllabus also called Beginner

Primary – a Level in the Syllabus also called Elementary for Conservatory Canada Grade 1-3

Provincial Qualifying [PQ] Classes – participants who are interested in being recommended for the OMFA Provincial Competition in June must enter the appropriate PQ class in the KFPA syllabus and receive a minimum grade of 85%

RCM – Royal Conservatory of Music in Toronto

Senior – a Level in the Syllabus for Conservatory Canada Grade 10

Syllabus – outlines the expectations and responsibilities of the competition class