Syllabus - Strings
DEFINITIONS
String Instrument A string instrument is any type of violin, viola, cello (or violoncello), or double bass. Any other instrument qualifies as a string instrument at the adjudicator's sole discretion.
String Duet or Trio A string duet or trio is:
- Any duet where either or both performers are playing a string instrument as defined above.
- Any trio where at least two performers are playing a string instrument as defined above.
String Ensemble A string ensemble is any ensemble of four or more performers, in which at least half of the performers in the ensemble are playing a string instrument as defined above.
RULES & REGULATIONS
Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively except where otherwise specified.
Eligibility Each category of class in this discipline specifies the eligibility of performer to enter classes within that category.
Instrumentation Each class in this discipline specifies its permitted instrumentation. If a class specifies string instrument, a performer of any such instrument may enter that class. If a class specifies string duet or trio or string ensemble, the ensemble entering such a class must satisfy the definitions of string 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 may be accompanied or unaccompanied. 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. Selections not drawn from a Conservatory list must match any historical or stylistic characteristics of the Conservatory lists specified in a class name, if there is one; otherwise they may be freely chosen unless the class includes some other repertoire restriction. 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.
Advanced Solo Classical Strings
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have an advanced level of study as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations: that is, they must be either:
- Studying for their RCM ARCT exam, or
- Performing at a comparable level of technical proficiency, as estimated in consultation with their teachers.
Performers may freely combine these classes with Open classes.
Multi-Movement Works When performing a Conservatory selection, you must combine multiple movements from a multi-movement work together as specified in the Conservatory list from which you chose your selection. When performing an Own Choice selection, you may combine any number of movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed the time limit of your class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:ST257 - Advanced Violin RCM ARCT List C Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST258 - Advanced Viola RCM ARCT List C Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST259 - Advanced Cello RCM ARCT List C Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST260 - Advanced Double Bass RCM ARCT List D Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST261 - Advanced String Instrument RCM or CC Orchestral Excerpt Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An orchestral excerpt selection may only be performed in an orchestral excerpt class. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST262 - Advanced String Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person who is a Canadian citizen, a member of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, or a person who has been resident in Canada or on First Nation, Inuit, or Métis territory for at least 5 years and who wrote or published the selection during that time. Examples include Larysa Kuzmenko, Oscar Peterson, or Murray Adaskin. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST263 - Advanced String Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person belonging to one of the demographic groups identified by the class. Examples include Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Naoko Ikeda, Oscar Peterson, Teresa Richert, or Wendy Carlos. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST264 - Advanced Upper Strings Unaccompanied Repertoire One unaccompanied selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST265 - Advanced Lower Strings Unaccompanied Repertoire One unaccompanied selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST266 - Advanced Upper Strings Concerto Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A concerto selection may only be performed in a concerto class or where otherwise permitted. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a concerto or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. Multiple movements must be contrasting. A reduction of the orchestral or ensemble accompaniment must be performed by a collaborative pianist. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST267 - Advanced Lower Strings Concerto Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A concerto selection may only be performed in a concerto class or where otherwise permitted. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a concerto or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. Multiple movements must be contrasting. A reduction of the orchestral or ensemble accompaniment must be performed by a collaborative pianist. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST268 - Advanced Upper Strings Sonata Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A sonata selection may only be performed in a sonata class or where otherwise permitted. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a sonata or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. Multiple movements must be contrasting. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST269 - Advanced Lower Strings Sonata Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A sonata selection may only be performed in a sonata class or where otherwise permitted. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a sonata or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. Multiple movements must be contrasting. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST270 - Advanced Upper Strings Concert Group Repertiore Three or more selections, up to eight selections total; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules At least one selection in this class must be accompanied and chosen from conventional or standard concert repertoire. Otherwise, repertoire in this class may include:
| Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST271 - Advanced Lower Strings Concert Group Repertiore Three or more selections, up to eight selections total; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules At least one selection in this class must be accompanied and chosen from conventional or standard concert repertoire. Otherwise, repertoire in this class may include:
| Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST272 - Advanced String Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST273 - Advanced String Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST274 - Advanced String Instrument Quick Study Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival one (1) business day before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
Open Solo Classical Strings
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must be performing at an advanced level of technical proficiency, equal to or greater than the level required for performers studying for or achieving an associate certificate from RCM or CC. Performers may freely combine these classes with Advanced classes.
Multi-Movement Works When performing an Own Choice selection, you may combine any number of movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed the time limit of your class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:ST275 - Open String Instrument Concert Repertoire Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST276 - Open String Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person who is a Canadian citizen, a member of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, or a person who has been resident in Canada or on First Nation, Inuit, or Métis territory for at least 5 years and who wrote or published the selection during that time. Examples include Larysa Kuzmenko, Oscar Peterson, or Murray Adaskin. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST277 - Open String Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person belonging to one of the demographic groups identified by the class. Examples include Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Naoko Ikeda, Oscar Peterson, Teresa Richert, or Wendy Carlos. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST278 - Open String Instrument Unaccompanied Repertoire One unaccompanied selection; Time Limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST279 - Open String Instrument Concerto Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 25 minutes. Additional Rules A concerto selection may only be performed in a concerto class or where otherwise permitted. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a concerto or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. Multiple movements must be contrasting. A reduction of the orchestral or ensemble accompaniment must be performed by a collaborative pianist. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST280 - Open String Instrument Sonata Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules A sonata selection may only be performed in a sonata class or where otherwise permitted. A selection in this class may be two or more movements of a sonata or similar work, or an entire such work that can be performed within the class time limit. Multiple movements must be contrasting. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST281 - Open String Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Three or more selections, up to eight selections total; Time Limit 30 minutes. Additional Rules At least one selection in this class must be accompanied and chosen from conventional or standard concert repertoire. Otherwise, repertoire in this class may include:
| Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST282 - Open String Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 12 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST283 - Open String Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST284 - Open String Instrument Quick Study Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival one (1) business day before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |