Strings 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.

Strings 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.

Strings 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.

Strings 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.

Strings 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.

Strings Orchestral Excerpts

Own choice of repertoire from the current RCM or CC Syllabus. Competitors may choose to play anywhere from 1 - 5 Orchestral Excerpts from the syllabus choices for their level, but must stay within a maximum of 6 minutes for Levels 7 - 9 and 8 minutes for Level 10 and Diploma. 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.

Strings 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.

Strings Solo by Level - Concerto Fast Movement

Own choice of a fast movement from any standard concerto. Selection does not need to be listed in the current RCM or CC 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.

Strings Solo by Level - Concerto Slow Movement

Own choice of a slow movement from any standard concerto. Selection does not need to be listed in the current RCM or CC 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.

Strings Solo by Level - Sonata Fast Movement

Own choice of a fast movement from any standard sonata. Selection does not need to be listed in the current RCM or CC 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.

Strings Solo by Level - Sonata Slow Movement

Own choice of a slow movement from any standard sonata. Selection does not need to be listed in the current RCM or CC 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.

Strings Concert Group

Repertoire must be contrasting in style and mood and from different eras. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Competitors may enter only once in this Section. Repertoire for this class must not appear in any other class in this Festival, and must follow the guidelines below:

Levels 1 - 8 - Minimum of 2, maximum of 3 contrasting selections, within the timeframe indicated below. Single movement of a multi-movement work may be played. One selection may be non-conservatory or an etude or popular repertoire. All repertoire must be at the current level of study.

Levels 9 and up - Minimum of 3, maximum of 4 contrasting selections, within the time frame indicated below. Single movement of a multi-movement work may be played. One selection may be non-conservatory or an etude or popular repertoire. Two selections must be at the grade level entered; one selection may be one grade level higher, if desired.

Time Limits:
Levels 1-3 - 5 min
Levels 4-6 - 10 min
Level 7 - 15 min
Level 8 - 20 min
Level 9 - 25 min
Level 10 and up - 30 min

Choice of repertoire, variety of program, variety of period and style, technique, artistry, and stage presence will be considered by the Adjudicator.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 15-40 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Strings Solo by Age - Canadian Composer

Selection written by a Canadian composer. Selection may be from any style, including jazz or pop, and may be an original composition for string instrument or a transcription. 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.

Strings Solo by Age - Non-Conservatory Method Book

Own choice. Repertoire maybe selected from other teaching methods, i.e. Suzuki Method Book etc.) but may not be selected from the current CC or RCM 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.

Strings Solo by Age - Fiddle

Own choice. Any selection which would be classified as fiddle music. 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.

Strings Solo by Age - Pop, Jazz, Blues, Country

Own choice. Perform a Blues, Country, Jazz, or Pop standards. Selection does not need to be listed in the RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabus. 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.

Strings Solo by Years of Study

Own choice. Repertoire may be but is not limited to the current RCM or Conservatory Canada syllabi, 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.

Strings Student Duets by Age

Own choice of repertoire. Competitors must enter the class according to the age of the oldest competitor. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with different partners and different repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry. Separate registration forms are required.

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.

Strings Student Duets Student + Adult/Teacher

Own choice. Duet is performed with teacher or other adult, but only the student will receive an adjudication. 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.

Strings Student Trios by Age

Own choice of repertoire. Competitors must enter the class according to the age of the oldest competitor. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with different trio groupings and different repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry. Separate registration forms are required.

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.