2026 Syllabus (still being updated as at 30Sep2026) - Piano Other
Provincial requirements:
Solo Popular/contemporary piano all levels: one (1) selection from covers from commercial artists, pop, pop/ folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country, and contemporary piano pieces that were written after 1960, and do NOT appear in either the current RCM or CC Syllabus. Rap, Hip Hop, and songs listed in the RCM or CC Classical Piano Syllabi not allowed. Memorization required.
Pop, Jazz or Blues
Perform any arrangement of a published Pop, Jazz, Blues, Swing or Ragtime solo. Selections need not be memorized but it is recommended. Improvisation is encouraged. Time limit: 7 min
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22000 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22001 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22002 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22003 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22004 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22005 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:22006 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements
Perform a published Hymn, Contemporary Worship, Spiritual or Gospel arrangement. Selections need not be memorized but it is recommended. Time limit: 4 min
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22010 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22011 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22012 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Intermediate to Senior (Ages 15 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22013 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:22014 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Recital
Perform three musically contrasting selections in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Selections need not be memorized but it is recommended. Time limit: 20 min
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22020 - Piano Other Recital Primary to Elementary (Ages 9 - 12) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:22021 - Piano Other Recital Junior (Ages 13 - 14) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:22022 - Piano Other Recital Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:22023 - Piano Other Recital Senior (Ages 17 - 18) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:22024 - Piano Other Recital Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:22025 - Piano Other Recital Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |