Strings
Concert Group
For String Concert Group Classes performing from memory IS NOT mandatory but encouraged, to proceed to the Instrumental Rose Bowl competition. However, to be eligible for Provincials, performance from memory is mandatory. All competitors will receive an adjudication and a mark providing all other requirements are met.
ABUSE OF TIME LIMIT WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Competitors abusing the time limit will be adjudicated only, with no mark. Selections must be performed as a set, one following the other without interruption. This applies to all Concert Group Classes.
It is recommended that participants indicate own selection repertoire at the time of registration. However, for the 2025 festival, changes "Own Selection" will be permitted until January 31, 2025. Participants must submit changes by e-mail to the Festival Secretary citing class number and participant's name. Any competitor who does not submit their repertoire by this final amendment date or makes further changes to their repertoire will receive an adjudication but no mark.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:41800 - Senior - 18 & over Own Choice of Three Selections Time Limit 30 Minutes Instrument, selections, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. Penalty for abuse of time limit. Performances will be judged on discrimination in selection which must be from standard concert literature, group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation, and stage presence. | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:41810 - Junior - 17 & under Own Choice of Three Selections Time Limit 25 Minutes Instrument, selections, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. Penalty for abuse of time limit. Performances will be judged on discrimination in selection which must be from standard concert literature, group arrangement, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation, and stage presence. | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
Complete Major Solo Work
Instrument, title, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. Must be a work of more than one movement, e.g., complete sonata, suite, or similar large-scale work.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:41820 - Open - 18 & over Own Selection - Minimum of 10 Minutes Duration | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:41830 - Senior - 17 & under Own Selection - Minimum of 10 Minutes Duration | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:41840 - Junior - 14 & under Own Selection - Minimum of 10 Minutes Duration | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
Solo
OWN CHOICE of one selection from indicated grade level or above from one of the following Syllabi: Royal Conservatory of Music 2021 edition, Royal Conservatory of Music 2013 edition, or Conservatory Canada. Selection should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:41850 - Level 10 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41860 - Level 10 - Romantic Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41870 - Level 10 - Impressionist or Modern Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41880 - Level 9 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41890 - Level 9 - Romantic Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41900 - Level 9 - Impressionist or Modern Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41910 - Level 8 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41920 - Level 8 - Romantic Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41930 - Level 8 - Impressionist or Modern Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41940 - Level 7 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41950 - Level 7 - Romantic Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41960 - Level 7 - Impressionist or Modern Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41970 - Level 6 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41980 - Level 6 - Romantic Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:41990 - Level 6 - Impressionist or Modern Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42000 - Level 5 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42010 - Level 5 - Romantic Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42020 - Level 5 - Impressionist or Modern Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42030 - Level 4 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42040 - Level 4 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42050 - Level 3 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42060 - Level 3 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42070 - Level 2 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42080 - Level 2 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42090 - Level 1 - Renaissance, Baroque or Classical - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42100 - Level 1 - Romantic, Impressionist or Modern - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42110 - Preparatory - Non-Competitive Any String Instrument - Own Choice of One selection at grade level indicated or above. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42120 - Suzuki - Non-Competitive - Any Level Any String Instrument OWN CHOICE of one selection from any Suzuki book. Selection should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025. | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
Traditional Fiddle Solo
Own choice of 2 contrasting selections.
Time limit 4 minutes.
Selections and composer should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:42160 - Senior - 16 & over | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42170 - Intermediate - 15 & under | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42180 - Junior - 11 & under - Non-Competitive | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
Canadian Compositions
OWN CHOICE of a selection by a Canadian Composer.
Instrument, title, and performance time should be specified at registration, else no later than January 31, 2025.
Selection must be in classical style, not a folk or pop song unless specifically arranged for string solo. Must supply original music to adjudicator.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:42190 - Senior - 18 & over | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42200 - Junior - 17 & under | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
| Class:42210 - 11 & under - Non-Competitive | Fee:$15.00 | Closed |
Sight Reading
Indicate instrument and level on entry form
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:42250 - Any level | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |
Quick Study
Indicate instrument and level on entry form.
The Adjudicator will select the test piece which will be available to be picked up by the performer from the Committee Secretary 48 HOURS before performance.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:42260 - Any Level | Fee:$10.00 | Closed |