2024 Syllabus - Strings
Diploma / Advanced
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4920 - Diploma /Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years or Open ARCT for 2 + years | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4931 - Advanced (ages 19-29) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:4933 - Ensemble | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4944 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4957 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4980 - Advanced | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Unaccompanied Strings
Perform an unaccompanied selection. Performance from memory not required but recommended. For Diploma & Open play two movements.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5006 - Levels Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |