2026 Syllabus - 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.
Classical Solo #1
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26000 - Strings Solo Introductory one selection - own choice Eligible for: Stratford String School Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26001 - Strings Solo Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26002 - Strings Solo Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26003 - Strings Solo Level 3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26004 - Strings Solo Level 4 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26005 - Strings Solo Level 5 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26006 - Strings Solo Level 6 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26007 - Strings Solo Level 7 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26008 - Strings Solo Level 8 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26009 - Strings Solo Level 9 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26010 - Strings Solo Level 10 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Marjorie Lofft Senior String Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:26011 - Strings Solo Open - ARCT one selection - own choice Eligible for: Kiwanis Music Festival String Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:26012 - Strings Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
Classical Solo #2
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26020 - Strings Solo Introductory one selection - own choice Eligible for: Stratford String School Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26021 - Strings Solo Level 1 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26022 - Strings Solo Level 2 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26023 - Strings Solo Level 3 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26024 - Strings Solo Level 4 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26025 - Strings Solo Level 5 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$28.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:26026 - Strings Solo Level 6 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26027 - Strings Solo Level 7 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26028 - Strings Solo Level 8 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26029 - Strings Solo Level 9 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:26030 - Strings Solo Level 10 one selection - own choice Eligible for: Marjorie Lofft Senior String Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:26031 - Strings Solo Open - ARCT one selection - own choice Eligible for: Kiwanis Music Festival String Trophy | Live:$33.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:26032 - Strings Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Live:$31.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Closed |
Recital
Perform three contrasting selections. Performers will be assessed on selection, program arrangement, technique and interpretation. Please include your instrument on your entry. Selections must be memorized.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:26040 - Strings Recital Introductory - Level 2 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Stratford String School Trophy | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:26041 - Strings Recital Level 1 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:26042 - Strings Recital Level 2 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:26043 - Strings Recital Level 3 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Lorne Francis Memorial String Trophy | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:26044 - Strings Recital Level 4 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:26045 - Strings Recital Level 5 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$58.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Closed |
| Class:26046 - Strings Recital Level 6 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Burtanger String Trophy | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Closed |
| Class:26047 - Strings Recital Level 7 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Closed |
| Class:26048 - Strings Recital Level 8 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Closed |
| Class:26049 - Strings Recital Level 9 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Red Seal Trophy Strings | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Closed |
| Class:26050 - Strings Recital Level 10 three selections - own choice Eligible for: Marjorie Lofft Senior String Trophy | Live:$69.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Closed |
| Class:26051 - Strings Recital Open - ARCT three selections - own choice Eligible for: Marjorie Lofft Senior String Trophy | Live:$69.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Closed |
| Class:26052 - Strings Recital Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) three selections - own choice | Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Closed |