2024 Syllabus - Classical Guitar

It is the responsibility of every Competitor and/or Parent/Guardian and/or Teacher to ensure that they have read and complied with the current Syllabus and all the rules and regulations governing the Barrie Kiwanis Music Festival.

Prior to registering, we invite you to read the FAQ's.

In classes where age limit is specified, competitors must be the prescribed age or under as of December 31st of the previous year and must state their age on the online registration form.

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - List A

Own choice of selection from List A of the current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLA-1 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 1Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-2 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 2Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-3 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 3Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-4 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 4Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-5 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 5Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-6 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 6Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-7 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 7Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-8 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 8Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-9 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 9Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-10 - Classical Guitar List A - Level 10Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLA-D - Classical Guitar List A - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - List B

Own choice of selection from List B of the current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLB-1 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 1Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-2 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 2Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-3 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 3Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-4 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 4Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-5 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 5Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-6 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 6Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-7 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 7Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-8 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 8Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-9 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 9Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-10 - Classical Guitar List B - Level 10Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLB-D - Classical Guitar List B - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - List C

Own choice of selection from List C of the current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLC-3 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 3Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-4 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 4Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-5 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 5Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-6 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 6Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-7 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 7Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-8 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 8Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-9 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 9Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-10 - Classical Guitar List C - Level 10Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLC-D - Classical Guitar List C - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - List D

Own choice of selection from List D of the current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLD-7 - Classical Guitar List D - Level 7Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLD-8 - Classical Guitar List D - Level 8Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLD-9 - Classical Guitar List D - Level 9Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLD-10 - Classical Guitar List D - Level 10Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLD-D - Classical Guitar List D - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - List E

Own choice of selection from List E of the current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLE-D - Classical Guitar List E - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - Etude

Select one Etude from either the current RCM or CC appropriate Syllabi. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLS-1 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 1Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-2 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 2Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-3 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 3Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-4 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 4Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-5 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 5Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-6 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 6Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-7 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 7Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-8 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 8Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-9 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 9Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-10 - Classical Guitar Etude - Level 10Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLS-D - Classical Guitar Etude - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo by Level - Additional Repertoire

Own choice. Any repertoire. Selection does not need to be listed in the current RCM or CC syllabus. This category can also be used for an additional entry of a 'List' category (ie. to enter a second List A piece etc.). Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLR-1 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 1Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-2 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 2Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-3 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 3Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-4 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 4Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-5 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 5Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-6 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 6Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-7 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 7Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-8 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 8Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-9 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 9Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-10 - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - Level 10Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLR-D - Classical Guitar Additional Repertoire - DiplomaRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Concerto

Own choice. When applicable, cadenzas are to be played. One movement (fast or slow - please choose the appropriate class) of a concerto. Through-composed single movement concertos can be played. For a single movement concerto, please choose the fast or slow class as is most appropriate to your piece. Orchestral part (not adjudicated) for all concertos will be played on an acoustic piano or digital keyboard. Orchestral introductions by accompanists may be abridged. Must be repertoire not entered in another class in the Festival.
Max time - Level 8 & under - 15 min, Level 9 & up - 25 min.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLCS-8 - Classical Guitar Concerto Slow Movement - Level 8 and belowRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLCS-9 - Classical Guitar Concerto Slow Movement - Level 9 and aboveRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLCF - 8 - Classical Guitar Concerto Fast Movement - Level 8 & belowRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLCF- 9 - Classical Guitar Concerto Fast Movement - Level 9 & aboveRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred

Own choice. Piece may be from a hymnal or a modern arrangement of any sacred piece. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGAS-8 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 8 and underRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGAS-9 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 10 and underRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGAS-10 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 12 and underRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGAS-11 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 14 and underRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGAS-12 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 16 and underRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGAS-13 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 18 and underRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGAS-14 - Classical Guitar Solo - Sacred - Ages 19 and overRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Classical Guitar Sonata

Own choice. One movement (fast or slow - please choose the appropriate class) of a sonata. Must be repertoire not entered in another class in the Festival.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGLSS-8 - Classical Guitar Sonata Slow Movement - Level 8 and belowRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLSS-9 - Classical Guitar Sonata Slow Movement - Level 9 and aboveRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLSF-8 - Classical Guitar Sonata Fast Movement - Level 8 and belowRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGLSF-9 - Classical Guitar Sonata Fast Movement - Level 9 and aboveRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed

Guitar Workshop

NO FORMAL PERFORMANCE REQUIRED. These classes are workshop style where players will come together with the adjudicator to share ideas and learn. Please bring your guitars as participants will be encouraged to try ideas and share works in progress for feedback.

ClassRegular FeeAdjudication Plus Fee
Class:CGWI-B - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Beginner (Ages 6 - 8)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-C - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Primary (ages 9 - 10)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-E - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Elementary (ages 11 - 12)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-J - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Junior (ages 13 - 14)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-I - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Intermediate (ages 15 - 16)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-S - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Senior (ages 17 - 18)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-A - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - Advanced (ages 19 - 28)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWI-O - Guitar Workshop - Improvisation - OpenRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-B - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Beginner (Ages 6 - 8)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-C - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Primary (ages 9 - 10)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-E - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Elementary (ages 11 - 12)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-J - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Junior (ages 13 - 14)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-I - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Intermediate (ages 15 - 16)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-S - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Senior (ages 17 - 18)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-A - Guitar Workshop - Composition - Advanced (ages 19 - 28)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWC-O - Guitar Workshop - Composition - OpenRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-B - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Beginner (Ages 6 - 8)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-P - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Primary (ages 9 - 10)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-E - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Elementary (ages 11 - 12)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-J - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Junior (ages 13 - 14)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-I - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Intermediate (ages 15 - 16)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-S - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Senior (ages 17 - 18)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-A - Guitar Workshop - Technique - Advanced (ages 19 - 28)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWT-O - Guitar Workshop - Technique - OpenRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-B - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Beginner (Ages 6 - 8)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-P - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Primary (ages 9 - 10)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-E - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Elementary (ages 11 - 12)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-J - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Junior (ages 13 - 14)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-I - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Intermediate (ages 15 - 16)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-S - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Senior (ages 17 - 18)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-A - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - Advanced (ages 19 - 28)Regular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed
Class:CGWS-O - Guitar Workshop - Sight Reading - OpenRegular Fee:closedAdjudication Plus Fee:closed