2024 Syllabus - Strings
Open
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.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4924 - Open | 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:4933 - Ensemble | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Orchestra
Perform your own selection with three or more stringed instruments, with or without piano accompaniment.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5013 - Open ARCT for 2 + years | 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:4945 - Level Open ARCT for 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:4958 - Level Open ARCT for 2 + years | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Solo - Canadian Composer
Perform a selection by a Canadian composer of your own choosing. Time limit: 10 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:4970 - Open | 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:5007 - Open ARCT for 2 + years | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |