Strings - Viola
• 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.
Strings - Concerto/Concertino - Viola
Repertoire to be chosen from List A of the 2013 RCM viola syllabus or the 2001 CCM viola syllabus. List A – This includes Air varies and Fantasias.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:S612 - Open - Alumni Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:S611 - Open - Associate Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:S610 - Level 10 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:S609 - Level 9 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:S608 - Level 8 Own choice | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S607 - Level 7 Own choice | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S606 - Level 6 Own choice | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S6NC - Non-Competitive Own choice | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Strings - Sonata - Viola
See provincial guidelines, omfa.ca
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:S712 - Open - Alumni Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S711 - Open - Associate Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S710 - Level 10 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S709 - Level 9 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S708 - Level 8 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S707 - Level 7 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S706 - Level 6 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S7NC - Non-Competitive | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Strings - Canadian Composers - Viola
Own choice
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:S812 - Open - Alumni | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S811 - Open - Associate | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S810 - Level 10 | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S809 - Level 9 | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S808 - Level 8 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S807 - Level 7 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S806 - Level 6 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S805 - Level 5 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S804 - Level 4 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S803 - Level 3 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S802 - Level 2 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S801 - Level 1 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S8NC - Non-Competitive | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Strings - General - Viola
Sonatas, concertos/concertinos, and Canadian works may not be performed in this class.
Own choice
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:S912 - Open - Alumni | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S911 - Open - Associate | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S910 - Level 10 | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S909 - Level 9 | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S908 - Level 8 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S907 - Level 7 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S906 - Level 6 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S905 - Level 5 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S904 - Level 4 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S903 - Level 3 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S902 - Level 2 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S901 - Level 1 | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S9NC - Non-Competitive | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Strings - Unaccompanied Suites - Viola - List D
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:S1012 - Open - Alumni Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S1011 - Open - Associate Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S1010 - Level 10 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S1009 - Level 9 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S1008 - Level 8 Own choice - Two contrasting movements | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
Strings - Study Class - Viola
Choice of one study to be chosen from the current edition RCM or Conservatory Canada Syllabi. Selections need not be memorized. However, two original copies must be provided should a student chose to perform the selection with the music. Orchestral excerpts are not to be entered in this class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:S2011 - Open Own choice of a concert Etude as listed in the current RCM Syllabus. | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2010 - Level 10 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2009 - Level 9 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$29.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2008 - Level 8 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2007 - Level 7 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2006 - Level 6 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2005 - Level 5 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2004 - Level 4 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2003 - Level 3 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2002 - Level 2 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S2001 - Level 1 Own choice of One Study | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S20PR - Preliminary | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:S20NC - Non-Competitive | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |