2026 Syllabus (still being updated as at 30Sep2026) - Strings Classical
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Provincial requirements:
Solo Levels 1 - 10, Adult: two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
Solo Level Open (ARCT & over): minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces are required, however, you may add a third piece if it fits within the prescribed time limit of 45 minutes. Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category. Pieces do not need to be listed in the RCM or CC syllabi.
Memorization required.
Duets & Trios: one (1) selection. Memorization optional but strongly recommended.
Classical Solo #1
Perform a selection from the approved syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. (Concertos and Sonatas are not played here but in separate classes) Time limit: 10 min
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26000 - Strings Solo Introductory one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26001 - Strings Solo Level 1 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26002 - Strings Solo Level 2 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26003 - Strings Solo Level 3 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26004 - Strings Solo Level 4 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26005 - Strings Solo Level 5 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26006 - Strings Solo Level 6 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26007 - Strings Solo Level 7 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26008 - Strings Solo Level 8 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26009 - Strings Solo Level 9 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26010 - Strings Solo Level 10 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26011 - Strings Solo Open - ARCT one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26012 - Strings Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Classical Solo #2
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26020 - Strings Solo Introductory one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26021 - Strings Solo Level 1 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26022 - Strings Solo Level 2 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26023 - Strings Solo Level 3 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26024 - Strings Solo Level 4 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26025 - Strings Solo Level 5 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26026 - Strings Solo Level 6 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26027 - Strings Solo Level 7 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26028 - Strings Solo Level 8 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26029 - Strings Solo Level 9 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26030 - Strings Solo Level 10 one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26031 - Strings Solo Open - ARCT one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26032 - Strings Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Recital
Perform three contrasting selections. Performers will be assessed on selection, program arrangement, technique and interpretation. Please include your instrument on your entry. Selections must be memorized.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26040 - Strings Recital Introductory - Level 2 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:26041 - Strings Recital Level 1 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:26042 - Strings Recital Level 2 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:26043 - Strings Recital Level 3 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:26044 - Strings Recital Level 4 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:26045 - Strings Recital Level 5 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:26046 - Strings Recital Level 6 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:26047 - Strings Recital Level 7 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:26048 - Strings Recital Level 8 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:26049 - Strings Recital Level 9 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:26050 - Strings Recital Level 10 three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:26051 - Strings Recital Open - ARCT three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:26052 - Strings Recital Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |