2025 Syllabus - 2025 Provincial Qualifying

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument. For French Horn, Trombone, and Euphonium competitors, selections not listed in the RCM or CC syllabus will still be accepted if accompanied by a verification of grade/level from a local music teacher or conservatory of music.

The maximum performance time for levels 1-5 is: 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 also result in disqualification.
 
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical".  If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing.  If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

a) Competitors must perform two (2) selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument. For French Horn, Trombone, and Euphonium competitors, selections not listed in the RCM or CC syllabus will still be accepted if accompanied by a verification of grade/level from a local music teacher or conservatory of music.

b) The maximum performance time for levels 6-10 are listed below:

Levels 6 & 7: Fifteen (15) minutes
Levels 8 & 9: Twenty (20) minutes
Level 10: Thirty (30) 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 also result in disqualification.
 
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical".  If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing.  If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".

DEFINITION

• Open Level competitors must be performing at the ARCT/A.Mus. level or above but do not have to have attained their associate degree.

• Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category.

• Pieces do not need to be listed in the RCM or CC syllabi.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A 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.

If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two (2) consecutive movements (a minuet and trio is considered one movement) must be performed, even if the RCM & CC Syllabi indicate that the complete piece is required. Playing the complete piece is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.

If you do not provide all information required (i.e. the names of your pieces 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 also result in disqualification.
 
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical".  If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing.  If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".

Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.

The maximum performance time for Open is forty-five (45) minutes.

The absolute minimum performance time is fifteen (15) minutes.

DEFINITION

• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
An amateur 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 the Adult class is twenty-five (25) 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 also result in disqualification.
 
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical".  If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing.  If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".

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.

Competitors who are playing at the ARCT level or above must enter the Advanced class, regardless of age.

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.
 

Performance Requirements

Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.

Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.

Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Level 6 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Level 6 and below: Fifteen (15) 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/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.

In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.

Performance Requirements

Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.

Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.

Beginner Level (Ages 6-8) - Level 7 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10) - Level 7 and above: Fifteen (15) 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/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.

In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.

Performance Requirements

Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.

Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.

Elementary Level (Ages 11-12) - Level 8 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
Junior Level (Ages 13-14) - Level 8 and below: Fifteen (15) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16) - Level 8 and below: Fifteen (15) 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/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.

In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.

Performance Requirements

Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.

Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.

Elementary Level (Ages 11-12) - Level 9 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
Junior Level (Ages 13-14) - Level 9 and above: Fifteen (15) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16) - Level 9 and above: Fifteen (15) 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/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.

In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.

Performance Requirements

Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.

Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.

Senior Level (Ages 17-18): Twenty-five (25) minutes)
Advanced Level (Ages 19-28): Twenty-five (25) 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/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.

In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.

Performance Requirements

Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.

Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.

Amateur Adults (Ages 29 and above): Twenty-five (25) 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/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.

In the field labelled "Movement/Musical" you must indicate which movement(s) you will be playing.