2025 Syllabus - 2025 Provincial Qualifying
Chinese Instruments - Grades 1-5 - Solo
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
The maximum performance time for Grades 1-5 is: Fifteen (15) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:30000 - Grade 1 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30001 - Grade 2 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30002 - Grade 3 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30003 - Grade 4 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30004 - Grade 5 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Chinese Instruments - Grades 6-10 - Solo
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
Memorization is not required but highly recommended.
The maximum performance time for levels 6-10 are listed below:
Grade 6: Fifteen (15) minutes
Grades 7-8: Twenty (20) minutes
Grades 9-10: Twenty-five (25) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:30005 - Grade 6 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30006 - Grade 7 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30007 - Grade 8 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30008 - Grade 9 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30009 - Grade 10 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Chinese Instruments - Open
DEFINITION
Open Level (ARCT level):
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
Memorization is not required but highly recommended.
The maximum performance time for Open (ARCT) Level is forty-five (45) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:30010 - Open At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Chinese Instruments - Adults - Solo
Definition
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
An amateur which shall be defined as any person whose principle means of livelihood is not obtained from the performance or teaching of music in the particular category in which they are competing, even though, from time to time, they may receive remuneration on an occasional basis (not full-time). Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/glossary
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
The maximum performance time for Adults Level is twenty (20) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:30011 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Chinese Instruments - Duets and Trios
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are required to play one selection only.
Competitors must enter the class corresponding to the age of the oldest member of the duet/trio.
The maximum performance time for each level are listed below:
Beginner Levels (Ages 6-8): Five (5) minutes
Primary Levels (Ages 9-10): Five (5) minutes
Elementary Levels (Ages 11-12): Five (5) minutes
Junior Levels (Ages 13-14): Eight (8) minutes
Intermediate Levels (Ages 15-16): Ten (10) minutes
Senior Levels (Ages 17-18): Ten (10) minutes
Advanced Levels (Ages 19-28):Ten (10) minutes
Amateur Adults (Ages 29 and Above): Ten (10) minutes
Adult & Child: Ten (10) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification.
"To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will result in disqualification.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:30015 - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30016 - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30017 - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30018 - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:30019 - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30030 - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30021 - Advanced Level -Ages 19-28 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30022 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:30023 - Adult and Child At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |