2025 Syllabus - Classical Guitar
Classical Guitar - Levels 1-5 - Solo
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
Maximum performance time for levels 1-5 is fifteen (15) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:32001A - Classical Guitar - Prepatory Guitar One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32001B - Classical Guitar -Level 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32002A - Classical Guitar - Level 2-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32002B - Classical Guitar - Level 2-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32003A - Classical Guitar - Level 3-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32003B - Classical Guitar - Level 3-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32003C - Classical Guitar - Level 3-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32004A - Classical Guitar - Level 4-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32004B - Classical Guitar - Level 4-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32004C - Classical Guitar - Level 4-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32005A - Classical Guitar - Level 5-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32005B - Classical Guitar - Level 5-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32005C - Classical Guitar - Level 5-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
Classical Guitar - Levels 6-10 - Solo
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
The maximum performance time for levels 6-10 are listed below:
Levels 6 & 7: Fifteen (15) minutes
Levels 8 & 9: Twenty (20) minutes
Level 10: Thirty (30) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (i.e. the names of your pieces, movements, composer names and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:11001A - Classical Guitar - Level 6-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11001B - Classical Guitar - Level 6-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11001C - Classical Guitar - Level 6-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11002A - Classical Guitar - Level 7-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11002B - Classical Guitar - Level 7-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11002C - Classical Guitar - Level 7-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11002D - Classical Guitar - Level 7-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11003A - Classical Guitar - Level 8-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11003B - Classical Guitar - Level 8-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11003C - Classical Guitar - Level 8-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11003D - Classical Guitar - Level 8-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11004A - Classical Guitar - Level 9-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11004B - Classical Guitar - Level 9-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11004C - Classical Guitar - Level 9-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11004D - Classical Guitar - Level 9-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:11005A - Classical Guitar - Level 10-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:11005B - Classical Guitar - Level 10-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:11005C - Classical Guitar - Level 10-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:11005D - Classical Guitar - Level 10-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Classical Guitar - Solo - Open (ARCT & Above)
DEFINITION
• Open Level competitors must be performing at the ARCT/A.Mus. level or above but do not have to have attained their associate degree. Competitors who have been studying at the Associate level for 2 or more years must enter this class.
• Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category.
• Pieces do not need to be listed in the RCM or CC syllabi.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
In the Classical Guitar Open class, competitors will present a recital program which shows virtuosity, a high standard of performance ability and should include different genres/eras/styles etc.
A minimum of three pieces must be performed. Please note that competitors may play additional selections as long they fit into the designated time limit.
If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two consecutive movements (a minuet and trio is considered one movement) must be performed, even if the RCM & CC Syllabi indicate that the complete piece is required. Playing the complete is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.
The maximum performance time for Open is forty-five (45) minutes.
The absolute minimum performance time is fifteen (15) minutes.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:11007 - Classical Guitar - Open One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Classical Guitar - Solo - Adults
DEFINITION
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
The absolute maximum performance time for the Adult class is twenty-five (25) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
If you do not provide all information required (the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will also result in disqualification.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece is a sonata or a concerto, etc. you will need to define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:11008 - Classical Guitar - Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Studies
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:32020A - Classical Guitar - Studies-Pre-Grade 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32020B - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32020C - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 2 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32020D - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 3 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:32020E - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 4 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32020F - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 5 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:32020G - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 6 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:32020H - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:32020I - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:32020J - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 9 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:32020K - Classical Guitar - Studies-Level 10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections to be chosen from RCM or CC syllabi. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Sacred Solo
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:32022 - Classical Guitar - Sacred Solo | Fee:$25.00 | Register |