2026 Syllabus (still being updated as at 30Sep2026) - Piano Classical (Junior)
Provincial requirements:
Levels 1 - 5, Adult: two (2) contrasting selections at the same grade level, from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
Memorization required.
List A
Perform any List A selection from the approved syllabi at your present level of study.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20000 - Piano Solo List A Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20001 - Piano Solo List A Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20002 - Piano Solo List A Level 3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20003 - Piano Solo List A Level 4 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy, McTavish Junior Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20004 - Piano Solo List A Level 5 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy, McTavish Junior Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
List B
Perform any List B selection from the approved syllabi at your present level of study.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20010 - Piano Solo List B Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20011 - Piano Solo List B Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20012 - Piano Solo List B Level 3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20013 - Piano Solo List B Level 4 one selection - own choice Eligible for: McTavish Junior Piano Trophy, Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20014 - Piano Solo List B Level 5 one selection - own choice Eligible for: McTavish Junior Piano Trophy, Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
List C
Perform any List C selection from the approved syllabi at your present level of study.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20020 - Piano Solo List C Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Christina Tough Memorial Trophy, Crescendo Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20021 - Piano Solo List C Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Christina Tough Memorial Trophy, Crescendo Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20022 - Piano Solo List C Level 3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Christina Tough Memorial Trophy, Crescendo Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20023 - Piano Solo List C Level 4 one selection - own choice Eligible for: McTavish Junior Piano Trophy, Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20024 - Piano Solo List C Level 5 one selection - own choice Eligible for: McTavish Junior Piano Trophy, Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
Preparatory
Perform one selection from the approved repertoire list in the appropriate book.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20045 - Preparatory A One selection Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20046 - Preparatory B one selection Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
Études
Perform studies from the approved syllabi. Selections need not be memorized. Levels 1 & 2 perform one study; Levels 3-5 perform two studies. Note: Pop studies should be played in the Pop section unless permitted on RCM or CC exam.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20030 - Piano Solo Études Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20031 - Piano Solo Études Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20032 - Piano Solo Études Level 3 two selections - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20033 - Piano Solo Études Level 4 two selections - own choice Eligible for: Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy, McTavish Junior Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20034 - Piano Solo Études Level 5 two selections - own choice Eligible for: McTavish Junior Piano Trophy, Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
Tri-County
For residents of Huron, Perth and Oxford counties only. Perform one piece from the approved syllabi at your current level of study (not above) Teacher's discretion for Pre-level 1 selection.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20040 - Tri-County Piano Solo one selection - own choice Eligible for: Cook Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
Recital
Perform three contrasting pieces from the approved syllabi at your current level of study. Performers will be assessed on selection and program arrangement as well as technique and interpretation. These selections may not be played in any other classes. Time limit: 15 min
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20050 - Piano Recital Preparatory three selections - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Pollex Juvenile Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:20051 - Piano Recital Level 1 - 5 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Christina Tough Memorial Trophy, McTavish Junior Piano Trophy, Ronald Goldwin Yundt Trophy, Crescendo Piano Trophy | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$50.00 | Register |