2026 Syllabus - Piano Other
Provincial requirements:
Solo Popular/contemporary piano all levels: one (1) selection from covers from commercial artists, pop, pop/ folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country, and contemporary piano pieces that were written after 1960, and do NOT appear in either the current RCM or CC Syllabus. Rap, Hip Hop, and songs listed in the RCM or CC Classical Piano Syllabi not allowed. Memorization required.
Pop, Jazz or Blues Solo # 1
Perform any arrangement of a published Pop, Jazz, Blues, Swing or Ragtime solo. Selections need not be memorized but it is recommended. Improvisation is encouraged. Time limit: 7 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22000 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Beginner to Primary (Ages 10 & Under) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22001 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22002 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22003 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22004 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22005 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:22006 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
Pop, Jazz or Blues Solo # 2
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22040 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Beginner to Primary (Ages 10 & Under) one selection - own choice | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22041 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22042 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22043 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22044 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22045 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:22046 - Piano Other Solo (Pop, Jazz or Blues) Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements
Perform a published Hymn, Contemporary Worship, Spiritual or Gospel arrangement. Selections need not be memorized but it is recommended. Time limit: 4 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22010 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Beginner to Primary (Ages 12 & Under) one selection - own choice | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22011 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:22012 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Intermediate to Senior (Ages 15 - 18) one selection - own choice | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:22013 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:22014 - Piano Hymns/Sacred/Praise Arrangements Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Recital
Perform three musically contrasting selections in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Selections need not be memorized but it is recommended. Time limit: 20 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:22020 - Piano Other Recital Primary to Elementary (Ages 9 - 12) three selections - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:22021 - Piano Other Recital Junior (Ages 13 - 14) three selections - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:22022 - Piano Other Recital Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) three selections - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:22023 - Piano Other Recital Senior (Ages 17 - 18) three selections - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$69.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:22024 - Piano Other Recital Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) three selections - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$69.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:22025 - Piano Other Recital Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) three selections - own choice Eligible for: Beta Sigma Phi Preceptor Epsilon Plaque | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |