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.
Preparatory Solo Classical Strings
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a Preparatory level of study as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 1 class.
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 up to 2 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:ST101 - Preparatory Violin RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST102 - Preparatory Viola RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST103 - Preparatory Cello RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$5.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST104 - Preparatory Double Bass RCM List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST105 - Preparatory String Instrument RCM Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST106 - Preparatory String Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST107 - Preparatory String Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$35.00 | Closed |
Level 1 Solo Classical Strings
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a level of study of Level 1 as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 2 class.
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 up to 2 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 or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:ST108 - Level 1 Violin RCM List A or B/CC List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST109 - Level 1 Viola RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST110 - Level 1 Cello RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST111 - Level 1 Double Bass RCM List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST112 - Level 1 String Instrument RCM or CC Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST113 - Level 1 String Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST114 - Level 1 String Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST115 - Level 1 String Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST116 - Level 1 String Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST117 - Level 1 String Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST118 - Level 1 String Instrument Quick Study Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival one (1) business day before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
Level 2 Solo Classical Strings
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a level of study of Level 2 as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 3 class.
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 up to 2 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 or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:ST119 - Level 2 Violin RCM List A or B/CC List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST120 - Level 2 Viola RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST121 - Level 2 Cello RCM List A or B Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST122 - Level 2 Double Bass RCM List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST123 - Level 2 String Instrument RCM or CC Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST124 - Level 2 String Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST125 - Level 2 String Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST126 - Level 2 String Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST127 - Level 2 String Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST128 - Level 2 String Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST129 - Level 2 String Instrument Quick Study Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival one (1) business day before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
Level 3 Solo Classical Strings
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must have a level of study of Level 3 as defined in the Festival Rules & Regulations. A performer who has entered at least one competitive class in this level may enter up to one competitive Level 4 class.
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 up to 2 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 or 5 minutes, whichever is shorter.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:ST130 - Level 3 Violin RCM List A, B or C/CC List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST131 - Level 3 Viola RCM List A, B or C Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST132 - Level 3 Cello RCM List A, B or C Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST133 - Level 3 Double Bass RCM List Piece Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST134 - Level 3 String Instrument RCM or CC Etude Repertiore One Conservatory selection; Time Limit not applicable. Additional Rules An etude selection may only be performed in an etude class except where otherwise specified. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST135 - Level 3 String Instrument Canadian and First Nations Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST136 - Level 3 String Instrument Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 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:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST137 - Level 3 String Instrument Concert Group Repertiore Two or three selections; Time Limit 8 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:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST138 - Level 3 String Instrument Non-Competitive Repertiore One selection; Time Limit 3 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST139 - Level 3 String Instrument Sight Reading Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:ST140 - Level 3 String Instrument Quick Study Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival one (1) business day before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |