PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
Maximum performance time for levels 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.
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".
Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
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Class:32001 - Level 1 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Class:32002 - Level 2 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Class:32003 - Level 3 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Class:32004 - Level 4 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Class:32005 - Level 5 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
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 (i.e. the names of your pieces, movements, composer names 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".
Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
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Class:11001 - Level 6 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Class:11002 - Level 7 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Class:11003 - Level 8 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Class:11004 - Level 9 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Class:11005 - Level 10 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
DEFINITION
• Diploma classes are offered for competitors who are studying at the Conservatory Associate Level but have NOT completed the Associate Diploma as of December 31st, 2023. Competitors entering the diploma section can only have been studying at the ARCT/A.Mus. level for 2 years or less. If the competitor has been studying at this level longer than 2 years they must enter the Open Classical Guitar Class.
• Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections at the Associate Level from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus.
If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two 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 is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.
The maximum performance time for Diploma is forty (40) 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 (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".
Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
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Class:11006 - Diploma At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
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. Competitors who have been studying at the Associate level for 2 or more years must enter this class.
• 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
In the Classical Guitar Open class, competitors will present a recital program which shows virtuosity, a high standard of performance ability and should include different genres/eras/styles etc.
A minimum of three pieces must be performed. Please note that competitors may play additional selections as long they fit into the designated time limit.
If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two 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 is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.
The maximum performance time for Open is sixty (60) minutes.
The absolute minimum performance time is fifteen (15) minutes.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (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".
Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
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Class:11007 - Open At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
DEFINITION
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
The absolute 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 (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".
Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
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Class:11008 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are required to play one selection only.
Competitors must enter the category that matches the oldest level of the competitors.
The maximum performance time for each level is listed below:
Beginner Levels (Ages 6-8): Ten (10) minutes
Primary Levels (Ages 9-10): Ten (10) minutes
Elementary Levels (Ages 11-12): Ten (10) minutes
Junior Levels (Ages 13-14): Fifteen (15) minutesIntermediate Levels (Ages 15-16): Fifteen (15) minutes
Senior Levels (Ages 17-18): Twenty (20) minutes
Amateur Adults (Ages 29 and Above): Ten (10) minutes
Adult & Child: Ten (10) minutes
Teacher & 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 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".
Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
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Class:32010 - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32011 - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32012 - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32013 - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32014 - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32015 - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32016 - Advanced Level - Ages 19-28 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$56.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32017 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32018 - Adult and Child At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Class:32019 - Teacher and Child At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |