2024 Syllabus - Strings

Duet - Classical

Perform a duet of your own choosing from classical repertoire, with any combination of strings, with or without accompaniment. Selections need not be memorized. Time limit: 15 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4901 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4902 - Elementary (age 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4903 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4904 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4905 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Duet - Pop

Perform a duet of your own choosing with any combination of strings, with or without accompaniment, in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Time limit: 15 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4906 - JuniorLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4907 - SeniorLiveclosedVirtualclosed

List A/String Concerto By Level

Perform the first or third movement of a Concerto with your choice of accompaniment. The soloist is assessed, not the accompanist. Your selection must be memorized.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4908 - Introductory to Level 5 (concerto or concertino junior)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4909 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4910 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4911 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4912 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4913 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed

List B/String Sonata By Level

Perform a Sonata from the approved syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. Sonatas need not be memorized. Time limit: Junior/Intermediate - 10 min, Senior - 20 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4914 - Introductory to Level 5 (sonata or sonatina)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4915 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4916 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4917 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4918 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4919 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4920 - Diploma /Advanced ARCT for max of 2 years or Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Non-Western Strings

Perform one selection on any non-western stringed instrument (i.e. erhu, guzheng, ruan, etc) Performance must be from memory. Note that if recommended for Provincials, participants will need to perform two (2) musically contrasting selections.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4921 - JuniorLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4922 - IntermediateLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4923 - SeniorLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4924 - OpenLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4925 - Later Stages / Adult (29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Old Time Fiddling

Perform one selection of your own choosing.
Ages 9 & Under play a Waltz, Jig OR Reel.
Ages 10 & Older play a Waltz (in 3/4 time), a Jig (in 6/8 time) AND a Hoedown or Reel (in 2/4 or 4/4 time)
Players may have accompaniment of any one instrument; a piano will be provided. Time limit: 4 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4926 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4927 - Elementary (age 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4928 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4929 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4930 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4931 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4932 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4933 - EnsembleLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Orchestra

Perform your own selection with three or more stringed instruments, with or without piano accompaniment.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5010 - Junior - ages 12 & underLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5011 - Intermediate - ages 15 & underLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5012 - Senior - ages 18 & underLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5013 - Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Provincial Qualifying

Perform two (2) musically contrasting selections from the current approved syllabi. Both must be at the same level and at the current level of study. Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only. Studies/Etudes, as listed in the CC or RCM syllabi, will be permitted; however, only 1 of the pieces performed may be a Study/Etude. For further details concerning provincial requirements please visit omfa.ca/syllabus/classical_strings

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4934 - Level 1LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4935 - Level 2LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4936 - Level 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4937 - Level 4LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4938 - Level 5LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4939 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4940 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4941 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4942 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4943 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4944 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4945 - Level Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - By Level

Perform a selection from the approved syllabi, playing the number of movements specified. (Concertos and Sonatas are not played here but in separate classes) Time limit: 10 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4946 - Introductory Time limit: 3 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4947 - Level 1 Time limit: 3 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4948 - Level 2 Time limit: 3 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4949 - Level 3 Time limit: 5 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4950 - Level 4 Time limit: 5 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4951 - Level 5 Time limit: 7 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4952 - Level 6 Time limit: 7 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4953 - Level 7 Time limit: 10 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4954 - Level 8 Time limit: 10 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4955 - Level 9 Time limit: 10 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4956 - Level 10 Time limit: 10 minLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4957 - Level Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4958 - Level Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Canadian Composer

Perform a selection by a Canadian composer of your own choosing. Time limit: 10 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4965 - Beginner (age 10)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4966 - ElementaryLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4967 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4968 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4969 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4970 - OpenLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Kinder (non-competitive)

Perform a selection of your own choosing.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4971 - Age 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4972 - Age 4LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4973 - Age 5LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4974 - Age 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Pop

Perform a selection in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Selection need not be memorized. Time limit: 5 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4975 - BeginnerLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4976 - ElementaryLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4977 - JuniorLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4978 - IntermediateLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4979 - SeniorLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4980 - AdvancedLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4981 - Later Stages (ages 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Recital

** All strings including guitar and harp are included in this section **

Perform two or three contrasting selections (but not Sonatas or Concertos). If three pieces are chosen one selection may be one level above current level of study (Level piece must be performed at Final). Performers will be assessed on selection, program arrangement, technique and interpretation. Please include your instrument on your entry. Selections must be memorized.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4982 - Level IntroductoryLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4983 - Level 1LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4984 - Level 2LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4985 - Level 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4986 - Level 4LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4987 - Level 5LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4988 - Level 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4989 - Level 7LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4990 - Level 8LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4991 - Level 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4992 - Level 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Suzuki

Perform a selection from the Suzuki books. (Concertos and Sonatas are not played here but in separate classes).

**Suzuki classes have traditionally been non-competitive but in 2023 KFPA was asked to let them default to being competitive, which we have done. So if an entrant does NOT want to be assessed for grading or placement, please make note on that registration.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class4993 - String Book 1A - Beginning of book through Perpetual MotionLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4994 - String Book 1B - Etude through to the end of the bookLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4995 - String Book 2A - Beginning of Book 2 through BourreeLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4996 - String Book 2B - Two Grenadiers through to end of Book 2LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4997 - String Book 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4998 - String Book 4LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class4999 - String Book 5LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5000 - String Book 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Unaccompanied Strings

Perform an unaccompanied selection. Performance from memory not required but recommended. For Diploma & Open play two movements.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5001 - Level IntroductoryLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5002 - Levels 1 - 3LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5003 - Levels 4 - 6LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5004 - Levels 7 - 9LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5005 - Levels 10LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5006 - Levels Diploma / Advanced ARCT for max of 2 yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5007 - Open ARCT for 2 + yearsLiveclosedVirtualclosed