Syllabus - Guitar

WHAT'S NEW FOR 2027

• The Festival has added virtual guitar classes.

 

DEFINITIONS

Guitar Duet, Trio, or Ensemble A guitar duet, trio, or ensemble is:

• Any duet where either or both performers are playing a guitar.
• Any trio where at least two performers are playing a guitar.
• Any ensemble of four or more performers, in which at least half of the performers are playing a guitar.

 

RULES & REGULATIONS

Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively except where otherwise specified.

Instrumentation Classes are for solo guitar unless otherwise specified. If a class specifies guitar duet or trio or guitar ensemble, the ensemble entering such a class must satisfy the definitions of guitar duets, trios, or ensembles.

Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. If a class permits performance of more than one selection, multiple selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on. Selections must be unaccompanied unless otherwise specified. When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a repertoire selection for its class.

Classical Repertoire Selections in classical categories must be art music or "classical" repertoire. They may be Conservatory selections drawn from an RCM or CC repertoire list, or they may be the performer's Own Choice. Repertoire selections are the performer's own choice unless otherwise specified. If a class specifies a Conservatory level, selections performed in that class must match or approximately match its level; otherwise, they must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.

Popular Repertoire Selections in popular categories may be from any popular genre, such as jazz, pop, rock, hip-hop, country, folk, and so on, instumental works of music theatre, or chosen from film, television, video games, or similar media. They must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.

Multi-Movement Works When performing two or more movements from a multi-movement work, you combine such movements into a single selection, and may not perform them as distinct selections. These movements must be contrasting where possible. When performing multiple movements from a multi-movement work in a class, you may combine two or more movements from the work together according to the rules specific to the class's category.