Strings - General Strings

•    RCM repertoire for the violin classes must be from the 2021 syllabus. Cello, double bass and viola and guitar, please refer to the most recent syllabus. 
•    All test selections for solo competition must be memorized. Any performer who performs with the music will be eligible for adjudication only – except sonata and study classes.  
•    Classes formerly identified as “Bach Unaccompanied” are now listed as “Unaccompanied”.
•    Regarding the number of movements to be performed in sonata and concerto classes, the RCM/CCM requirements over rule the festival guidelines.  Competitors wishing to be recommended for provincial competition should also read the provincial requirements prior to choosing their repertoire.  See general rules 9 and 21 on pages 2 and 3 of this document. 
•    For Trophy and Money awards, violin and viola will be considered together as Upper Strings. 
•    All Own Choice selections (selections and movements) should conform to the current standards of the Royal or Conservatory Canada syllabi.  Regarding the number of movements to be performed in sonata and concerto classes – the syllabus requirements overrule the festival guidelines.  
•    Participants may enter a Competitive and a Non-Competitive class in the same section, but not two competitive classes.  Exception for General violin classes S400 Levels 1-3.
•    Competitors may enter one class that are no more than one grade level above or below their current grade, unless otherwise stated in the Syllabus. Where performers are entered in more than one grade, their grade will be considered as the one in which the majority of their entries lie. Students who anticipate competing in the Provincials are referred to Regulations Pertaining to Provincial. Visit their website: www.omfa.ca. 
•    For Trophy and Money awards violin and viola will be considered together as Upper Strings.
•    Cello, double bass and viola and guitar please refer to the most recent syllabus.