2026 Syllabus - 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 | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20000 - Piano Solo List A Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
List B
Perform any List B selection from the approved syllabi at your present level of study.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20010 - Piano Solo List B Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
List C
Perform any List C selection from the approved syllabi at your present level of study.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20020 - Piano Solo List C Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Christina Tough Memorial Trophy, Crescendo Piano Trophy | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
Preparatory
Perform one selection from the approved repertoire list in the appropriate book.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20045 - Preparatory A One selection Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20046 - Preparatory B one selection Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20030 - Piano Solo Études Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20031 - Piano Solo Études Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:20032 - Piano Solo Études Level 3 two selections - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Christina Tough Memorial Trophy | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20040 - Tri-County Piano Solo one selection - own choice Eligible for: Cook Trophy | Live:$28.00 | 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 | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:20050 - Piano Recital Preparatory three selections - own choice Eligible for: Crescendo Piano Trophy, Pollex Juvenile Piano Trophy | Live:$63.00 | 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 | Live:$63.00 | Virtual:$50.00 | Register |