2024 Syllabus - Strings

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
Class4920 - Diploma /Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years or Open ARCT for 2 + yearsEarlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00Register

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
Class4931 - Advanced (ages 19-29)Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00Register
Class4933 - EnsembleEarlybird Live$41.00Virtual$40.00Register

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
Class4944 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsEarlybird Live$50.00Virtual$49.00Register

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
Class4957 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00Register

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
Class4980 - AdvancedEarlybird Live$43.00Virtual$42.00Register

Unaccompanied Strings

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

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5006 - Levels Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsEarlybird Live$27.00Virtual$26.00Register