2027 Syllabus (subject to final changes coming from OMFA) - Strings - Classical
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Provincial requirements:
Solo Levels 1 - 10, Adult: two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
Solo Level Open (ARCT & over): minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces are required, however, you may add a third piece if it fits within the prescribed time limit of 45 minutes. Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category. Pieces do not need to be listed in the RCM or CC syllabi.
Memorization required.
Duets & Trios: one (1) selection. Memorization optional but strongly recommended.
Lower Strings Solo #1
One selection from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabi
Refer carefully to the syllabi to determine how many and which movements of a selection are required.
Accompaniment must be by acoustic piano only.
Memorization is required. The only exception to this is rule is for Sonatas - where memorization is not required.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26040 - Lower Strings Solo - Introductory | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26041 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 1 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26042 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 2 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26043 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 3 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26044 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 4 | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26045 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 5 | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26046 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 6 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26047 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 7 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26048 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 8 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26049 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 9 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26050 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 10 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Marjorie Lofft Senior String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26051 - Upper Strings Solo - Open - ARCT One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Kiwanis Music Festival String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26052 - Lower Strings Solo - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) One selection - own choice Memorization is required | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Lower Strings Solo #2
One selection from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabi
Refer carefully to the syllabi to determine how many and which movements of a selection are required.
Accompaniment must be by acoustic piano only.
Memorization is required. The only exception to this is rule is for Sonatas - where memorization is not required.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26060 - Lower Strings Solo - Introductory | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26061 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 1 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26062 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 2 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26063 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 3 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26064 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 4 | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:26065 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 5 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26066 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 6 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26067 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 7 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26068 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 8 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26069 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 9 | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:26070 - Lower Strings Solo - Level 10 One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Marjorie Lofft Senior String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26071 - Lower Strings Solo - Open - ARCT One selection - own choice Memorization is required Eligible for: Kiwanis Music Festival String Trophy | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:26072 - Lower Strings Solo - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) One selection - own choice Memorization is required | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |