2024 Syllabus - Strings

Duet - Classical

Perform a duet of your own choosing from classical repertoire, with any combination of strings, with or without accompaniment. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit: 15 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4901 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class4902 - Elementary (age 11-12)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class4903 - Junior (ages 13-14)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class4904 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class4905 - Senior (ages 17-18)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00

Duet - Pop

Perform a duet of your own choosing with any combination of strings, with or without accompaniment, in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Time limit: 15 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4906 - JuniorEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class4907 - SeniorEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00

List A/String Concerto By Level

Perform the first or third movement of a Concerto with your choice of accompaniment. The soloist is assessed, not the accompanist. Your selection must be memorized.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4908 - Introductory to Level 5 (concerto or concertino junior)Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class4909 - Level 6Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class4910 - Level 7Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class4911 - Level 8Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4912 - Level 9Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4913 - Level 10Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00

List B/String Sonata By Level

Perform a Sonata from the approved syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. Sonatas need not be memorized. Time limit: Junior/Intermediate - 10 min, Senior - 20 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4914 - Introductory to Level 5 (sonata or sonatina)Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class4915 - Level 6Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class4916 - Level 7Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class4917 - Level 8Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4918 - Level 9Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4919 - Level 10Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4920 - Diploma /Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years or Open ARCT for 2 + yearsEarlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00

Non-Western Strings

Perform one selection on any non-western stringed instrument (i.e. erhu, guzheng, ruan, etc) Performance must be from memory. Note that if recommended for Provincials, participants will need to perform two (2) musically contrasting selections.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4921 - JuniorEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4922 - IntermediateEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4923 - SeniorEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4924 - OpenEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4925 - Later Stages / Adult (29 & over)Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00

Old Time Fiddling

Perform one selection of your own choosing.
Ages 9 & Under play a Waltz, Jig OR Reel.
Ages 10 & Older play a Waltz (in 3/4 time), a Jig (in 6/8 time) AND a Hoedown or Reel (in 2/4 or 4/4 time)
Players may have accompaniment of any one instrument; a piano will be provided. Time limit: 4 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4926 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4927 - Elementary (age 11-12)Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4928 - Junior (ages 13-14)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4929 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4930 - Senior (ages 17-18)Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4931 - Advanced (ages 19-29)Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4932 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00
Class4933 - EnsembleEarlybird Live$41.00Virtual$40.00

Orchestra

Perform your own selection with three or more stringed instruments, with or without piano accompaniment.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5010 - Junior - ages 12 & underEarlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class5011 - Intermediate - ages 15 & underEarlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00
Class5012 - Senior - ages 18 & underEarlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00
Class5013 - Open ARCT for 2 + yearsEarlybird Live$52.00Virtual$51.00

Provincial Qualifying

Perform two (2) musically contrasting selections from the current approved syllabi. Both must be at the same level and at the current level of study. Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only. Studies/Etudes, as listed in the CC or RCM syllabi, will be permitted; however, only 1 of the pieces performed may be a Study/Etude. For further details concerning provincial requirements please visit omfa.ca/syllabus/classical_strings

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4934 - Level 1Earlybird Live$40.00Virtual$39.00
Class4935 - Level 2Earlybird Live$40.00Virtual$39.00
Class4936 - Level 3Earlybird Live$40.00Virtual$39.00
Class4937 - Level 4Earlybird Live$40.00Virtual$39.00
Class4938 - Level 5Earlybird Live$40.00Virtual$39.00
Class4939 - Level 6Earlybird Live$40.00Virtual$39.00
Class4940 - Level 7Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class4941 - Level 8Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class4942 - Level 9Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00
Class4943 - Level 10Earlybird Live$50.00Virtual$49.00
Class4944 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsEarlybird Live$50.00Virtual$49.00
Class4945 - Level Open ARCT for 2 + yearsEarlybird Live$50.00Virtual$49.00

Solo - By Level

Perform a selection from the approved syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. (Concertos and Sonatas are not played here but in separate classes) Time limit: 10 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4946 - Introductory Time limit: 3 minEarlybird Live$16.00Virtual$15.00
Class4947 - Level 1 Time limit: 3 minEarlybird Live$16.00Virtual$15.00
Class4948 - Level 2 Time limit: 3 minEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4949 - Level 3 Time limit: 5 minEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4950 - Level 4 Time limit: 5 minEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4951 - Level 5 Time limit: 7 minEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4952 - Level 6 Time limit: 7 minEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4953 - Level 7 Time limit: 10 minEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4954 - Level 8 Time limit: 10 minEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4955 - Level 9 Time limit: 10 minEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4956 - Level 10 Time limit: 10 minEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4957 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4958 - Level Open ARCT for 2 + yearsEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00

Solo - Canadian Composer

Perform a selection by a Canadian composer of your own choosing. Time limit: 10 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4965 - Beginner (age 10)Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4966 - ElementaryEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4967 - Junior (ages 13-14)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4968 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00
Class4969 - Senior (ages 17-18)Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4970 - OpenEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00

Solo - Kinder (non-competitive)

Perform a selection of your own choosing.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4971 - Age 3Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4972 - Age 4Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4973 - Age 5Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4974 - Age 6Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00

Solo - Pop

Perform a selection in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Selection need not be memorized. Time limit: 5 min

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4975 - BeginnerEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4976 - ElementaryEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4977 - JuniorEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00
Class4978 - IntermediateEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4979 - SeniorEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4980 - AdvancedEarlybird Live$43.00Virtual$42.00
Class4981 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Earlybird Live$43.00Virtual$42.00

Solo - Recital

** All strings including guitar and harp are included in this section **

Perform two or three contrasting selections (but not Sonatas or Concertos). If three pieces are chosen one selection may be one level above current level of study (Level piece must be performed at Final). Performers will be assessed on selection, program arrangement, technique and interpretation. Please include your instrument on your entry. Selections must be memorized.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4982 - Level IntroductoryEarlybird Live$29.00Virtual$28.00
Class4983 - Level 1Earlybird Live$29.00Virtual$28.00
Class4984 - Level 2Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4985 - Level 3Earlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00
Class4986 - Level 4Earlybird Live$38.00Virtual$37.00
Class4987 - Level 5Earlybird Live$38.00Virtual$37.00
Class4988 - Level 6Earlybird Live$38.00Virtual$37.00
Class4989 - Level 7Earlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00
Class4990 - Level 8Earlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00
Class4991 - Level 9Earlybird Live$47.00Virtual$46.00
Class4992 - Level 10Earlybird Live$47.00Virtual$46.00

Solo - Suzuki

Perform a selection from the Suzuki books. (Concertos and Sonatas are not played yere but in separate classes).

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class4993 - String Book 1A - Beginning of book through Perpetual MotionEarlybird Live$16.00Virtual$15.00
Class4994 - String Book 1B - Etude through to the end of the bookEarlybird Live$16.00Virtual$15.00
Class4995 - String Book 2A - Beginning of Book 2 through BourreeEarlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4996 - String Book 2B - Two Grenadiers through to end of Book 2Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4997 - String Book 3Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4998 - String Book 4Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class4999 - String Book 5Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00
Class5000 - String Book 6Earlybird Live$21.00Virtual$20.00

Unaccompanied Strings

Perform an unaccompanied selection. Performance from memory not required but recommended. For Diploma & Open play two movements.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5001 - Level IntroductoryEarlybird Live$16.00Virtual$15.00
Class5002 - Levels 1 - 3Earlybird Live$22.00Virtual$21.00
Class5003 - Levels 4 - 6Earlybird Live$22.00Virtual$21.00
Class5004 - Levels 7 - 9Earlybird Live$22.00Virtual$21.00
Class5005 - Levels 10Earlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class5006 - Levels Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsEarlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00
Class5007 - Open ARCT for 2 + yearsEarlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00