2024 Syllabus - Woodwinds

This section includes clarinets, flutes, recorders, oboes, bassoons and saxophones.

Provincial Qualifying

Perform two musically contrasting selections from the approved syllabi. Both selections must be at the same level and at the level at which the competitor is currently studying. If the competitor has passed an exam prior to December 31st, 2022, then they cannot enter that level. Please note, unlike the RCM and CC, all selections must be the same grade/level. The Adjudicator will take choice of material into consideration. Memorization is not required but is highly recommended.
Time limits:
Level 1 to Level 7 – Fifteen (15) minutes
Level 8 & Level 9 – Twenty (25) minutes
Level 10 – Thirty-Five (35) minutes
Adjudicator will stop the competitor after the maximum time.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5859 - Level 1Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5860 - Level 2Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5861 - Level 3Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5862 - Level 4Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5863 - Level 5Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5864 - Level 6Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5865 - Level 7Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5866 - Level 8Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5867 - Level 9Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5868 - Level 10Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5869 - Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5870 - Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLive:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - By Level

Perform a selection from the approved syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. Diploma plays two contrasting movements from the approved Diploma Syllabi. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit: 7 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5806 - IntroductoryLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5807 - Level 1Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5808 - Level 2Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5809 - Level 3Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5810 - Level 4Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5811 - Level 5Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5812 - Level 6Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5813 - Level 7Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5814 - Level 8Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5815 - Level 9Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5816 - Level 10Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5817 - Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5818 - Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLive:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - Canadian Composer

Perform one selection by a Canadian Composer. Selections need not be memorized. Please indicate your instrument on your entry.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5819 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5820 - Elementary (ages 11-12)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5821 - Junior (ages 13-14)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5822 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5823 - Senior (ages 17-18)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5824 - Advanced (ages 19-29)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5825 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Live:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - Concerto

Perform one movement of a Concerto. Orchestral part will be played on a second piano.

Junior - Time limit: 20 min
Intermediate - Time limit: 20 min
Senior - Time limit: 20 min
Diploma - Time limit: 25 min
Open - Time limit: 25 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5826 - JuniorLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5827 - IntermediateLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5828 - SeniorLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5829 - Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsLive:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5830 - OpenLive:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - Jazz

Perform one or two selections of your own choosing. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit:7 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5831 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5832 - Elementary (ages 11-12)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5833 - Junior (ages 13-14)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5834 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5835 - Senior (ages 17-18)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5836 - Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years (ages 19-29)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5837 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Live:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - Light Music

Perform a selection of your choice from this mainly British style of orchestral music, less solemn and usually shorter than other Western classical compositions. Composers such as Leroy Anderson, Albert Ketelbey, Roger Quilter, John Rutter.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5838 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5839 - Elementary (ages 11-12)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5840 - Junior (ages 13-14)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5841 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5842 - Senior (ages 17-18)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5843 - Advanced (ages 19-29)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5844 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Live:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - Popular

Perform a selection in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5845 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5846 - Elementary (ages 11-12)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5847 - Junior (ages 13-14)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5848 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5849 - Senior (ages 17-18)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5850 - Advanced (ages 19-29)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5851 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Live:closedVirtual:closed

Solo - Recital

Perform two contrasting selections at your current level of study. Selections need not be memorized. Please indicate your instrument on your entry.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class:5852 - Beginner (age 10 & under)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5853 - Elementary (ages 11-12)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5854 - Junior (ages 13-14)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5855 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5856 - Senior (ages 17-18)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5857 - Advanced (ages 19-29)Live:closedVirtual:closed
Class:5858 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)Live:closedVirtual:closed