2025 Syllabus - 2025 Provincial Qualifying
Classical Guitar - Levels 1-5 - Solo
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Classical Guitar - Levels 6-10 - Solo
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Classical Guitar - Solo - Open (ARCT & Above)
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.
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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:11007 - Open At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Classical Guitar - Solo - Adults
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:11008 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Classical Guitar - 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.
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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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:$54.00 | 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 |