2025 Syllabus - 2025 Provincial Qualifying
Fiddle Solo - Beginner and Primary Levels
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Beginner and Primary Levels must play at least two (2) contrasting tune types in the set (for example, Waltz into Jig or Strathspey into Reel).
Competitors are required to progress from one style to another without pause.
Tunes can be played in any order.
Competitors will have a maximum of eight (8) minutes to complete the two tunes. The time limit will be strictly adhered to.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess of 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.
Fiddle Solo - Elementary, Junior and Intermediate Levels
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Elementary (Ages 11-12), Junior (Ages 13-14) and Intermediate Levels
Competitors must play at least two (2) contrasting tune types in the set (for example, Waltz into Jig or Strathspey into Reel).
Competitors are required to progress from one style to another without pause.
Tunes can be played in any order.
Competitors will have a maximum of ten (10) minutes to complete the two tunes. The time limit will be strictly adhered to.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess of 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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:100003 - Fiddle Solo - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:100004 - Fiddle Solo - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:100005 - Fiddle Solo - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
Fiddle Solo - Senior Level
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must play three (3) contrasting tune types in the set.
Competitors are required to progress from one style to another without pause.
Tunes can be played in any order.
Competitors will have a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes to complete the three tunes. The time limit will be strictly adhered to.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess of 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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:100006 - Ages 17-18 At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Fiddle - Advanced Level
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must play three (3) contrasting tune types in the set.
Competitors are required to progress from one style to another without pause.
Tunes can be played in any order.
Competitors will have a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes to complete the three tunes. The time limit will be strictly adhered to.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess of 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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:100007 - Fiddle Solo - Advanced At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Adult Level
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
• 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.
Competitors must play three (3) contrasting tune types in the set.
Competitors are required to progress from one style to another without pause.
Tunes can be played in any order.
Competitors will have a maximum of fifteen (15) minutes to complete the three tunes. The time limit will be strictly adhered to.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess of 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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:100008 - Fiddle Solo - Ages 29 and Above At Provincials this class is Virtual. | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |