2025 Syllabus - 2025 Provincial Qualifying
Classical Piano - 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.
The maximum performance time limit is fifteen (15) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
Please ensure that you take the time to fill out the registration form completely, correctly and with ALL of the requested information.
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".
All pieces must be from the CURRENT Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Previous versions will not be permitted.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:35005 - Level 1 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:35004 - Level 2 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:35003 - Level 3 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:35002 - Level 4 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:35001 - Level 5 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - 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-five (25) minutes
Level 10: Thirty-five (35) 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".
All pieces must be from the CURRENT Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Previous versions will not be permitted.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:13001 - Level 6 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:13002 - Level 7 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:13003 - Level 8 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:13004 - Level 9 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:13005 - Level 10 At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - Open - Solo
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, 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 piece is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit. Please note that Concertos are not permitted in this class.
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 MUST 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:13007 - Open At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - Adults - Solo
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 (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 MUST define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:13008 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - 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:35010 - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35011 - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35012 - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35013 - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35014 - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35015 - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35016 - Advanced Level - Ages 19-28 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35017 - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:35018 - Adult and Child At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 6 and Below
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:44001 - Piano Concertos - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 - Level 6 & Below At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44002 - Piano Concertos - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 - Level 6 and Below At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 7 and Above
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:44003 - Piano Concertos - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 - Level 7 and Above At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44004 - Piano Concertos - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 - Level 7 and Above At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 8 and Below
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): Fifteen (15) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10): Fifteen (15) minutes
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12): Fifteen (15) minutes
Junior Level (Ages 13-14): Fifteen (15) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16): 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:44005 - Piano Concertos - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 - Level 8 and Below At Provincials this class is Live. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44007 - Piano Concertos - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 8 and Below At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44006 - Piano Concertos - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 8 and Below At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 9 and Above
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 9 or above.
Primary Level (Ages 9-10): Twenty (20) minutes
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12): Twenty (20) minutes
Junior Level - Ages (13-14): Twenty (20) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16): Twenty (20) 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:44008 - Piano Concertos - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 - Level 9 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:44010 - Piano Concertos - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 9 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$42.00 | Virtual:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44009 - Piano Concertos - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 9 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Senior and Advanced
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Senior Level (Ages 17-18): Twenty-five (25) minutes
Advanced Level (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" 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:44012 - Piano Concertos - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:44011 - Piano Concertos - Advanced Level - Ages 19-28 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Open
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are required to play two (2) consecutive movements or a complete concerto.
Open Level (ARCT or Above) is thirty-five (35) 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:44013 - Piano Concertos - Open - ARCT Level At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$52.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Adults
DEFINITION
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
• An amateur shall be defined as a music student, performer, or any person who does not earn significant income from performance or teaching in the discipline in which they are participating. (Please click here for the full definition).
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
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".
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:44014 - Piano Concertos - Adults - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$50.00 | Virtual:$48.00 | Register |