2026 Syllabus - Composition
Entry fees include written adjudication plus a one-hour workshop with the adjudicator.
Composition refers to creating an original piece or work of music, either vocal or instrumental, and refers to the structure of a musical piece or to the process of creating or writing a new piece of music. A competitor's composition will be adjudicated on originality and competence in handling form, harmony, melody and rhythm. Submit a written score for one composition with your entry. Subsequent demonstration for the adjudicator will not be adjudicated, only the written score. Performers may be the composer or people the composer has asked to perform the piece.
Provincial requirements: Pop compositions are not accepted. Teacher assistance in scoring is not permitted. Compositions may be submitted with or without a performance video.
Piano
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:12000 - Piano Composition - Junior (Ages 12 & Under) one selection | Live:$48.00 | Virtual:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:12001 - Piano Composition - Intermediate (Ages 13 - 18) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:12002 - Piano Composition - Senior (Ages 19 - 28) one selection | Live:$53.00 | Virtual:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:12003 - Piano Composition - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
Voice
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:12010 - Voice Composition - Junior (Ages 12 & Under) one selection | Live:$48.00 | Virtual:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:12011 - Voice Composition - (Ages 13 - 18) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:12012 - Voice Composition - Senior (Ages 19 - 28) one selection | Live:$53.00 | Virtual:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:12013 - Voice Composition - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
Strings
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:12020 - Strings Composition - Junior (Ages 12 & Under) one selection | Live:$48.00 | Virtual:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:12021 - Strings Composition - Intermediate (Ages 13 - 18) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:12022 - Strings Composition - Senior (Ages 19 - 28) one selection | Live:$53.00 | Virtual:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:12023 - Strings Composition - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
Songwriting
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:12030 - Songwriting Composition - Junior (Ages 12 & Under) one selection | Live:$48.00 | Virtual:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:12031 - Songwriting Composition - Intermediate (Ages 13 - 18) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:12032 - Songwriting Composition - Senior (Ages 19 - 28) one selection | Live:$53.00 | Virtual:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:12033 - Songwriting Composition - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
Digital
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:12040 - Digital Composition - Junior (Ages 12 & Under) one selection | Live:$48.00 | Virtual:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:12041 - Digital Composition - Intermediate (Ages 13 - 18) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:12042 - Digital Composition - Senior (Ages 19 - 28) one selection | Live:$53.00 | Virtual:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:12043 - Digital Composition - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
Instrumental
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:12050 - Instrumental Composition - Junior (Ages 12 & Under) one selection | Live:$48.00 | Virtual:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:12051 - Instrumental Composition - Intermediate (Ages 13 - 18) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:12052 - Instrumental Composition - Senior (Ages 19 - 28) one selection | Live:$53.00 | Virtual:$47.00 | Closed |
| Class:12053 - Instrumental Composition - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection | Live:$51.00 | Virtual:$45.00 | Closed |