2025 Syllabus - Classical Piano
Piece Selections
a) One of the selections must have been performed at the Local Festival and received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator. The second selection is the competitor's choice but may not be another movement from the first selection.
b) Graded Level Classes are for competitors studying in either the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) and Conservatory Canada (CC).
c) All selections must be at the same grade level and at the level at which the competitor was recommended by the adjudicator. Please note that unlike RCM and CC exam requirements, both selections must be the same grade/level for the Provincial Competition. If the competitor has taken an exam prior to December 31st, 2024, then they cannot enter that level at the provincial live finals.
d) Competitors must refer carefully to either the current RCM or CC syllabus to determine how many and which movements of a selection are required (i.e. one mvt., two mvts., or complete). Failure to play the required movements could result in disqualification.
e) Studies/Etudes, as listed in the RCM or CC syllabi, will be permitted. However, only one (1) of the pieces selected may be a Study/Etude. Unlike in RCM or CC exams, Popular pieces may not be substituted for a study.
f) "Teacher's Choice" pieces are not permitted.
g) Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only.
h) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take the choice of repertoire into consideration.
General Rules
i) All competitors must be an amateur which shall be defined as a music student, performers, or any person who does not earn significant income from performance or teaching in the discipline in which they are participating or, is a member of a professional union. (Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/glossary)
j) One original score for each piece must be presented to the Adjudicator on the day of competition.
k) Memorization is required.
l) No announcement of name or selection is required prior to your performance.
m) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (omfa.ca/live-festival/rules-and-regulations) must be strictly adhered to.
Piano Concerto - Level 6 and Below
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44001 - Piano Concertos - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 - Level 6 & Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44002 - Piano Concertos - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 - Level 6 and Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 7 and Above
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44003 - Piano Concertos - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 - Level 7 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44004 - Piano Concertos - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 - Level 7 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 8 and Below
Performance Requirements
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 8 or below.
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8): Fifteen (15) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10): Fifteen (15) minutes
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12): Fifteen (15) minutes
Junior Level (Ages 13-14): Fifteen (15) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16): 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:44005 - Piano Concertos - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 - Level 8 and Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44007 - Piano Concertos - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 8 and Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44006 - Piano Concertos - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 8 and Below One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Level 9 and Above
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Competitors must be playing at RCM Level 9 or above.
Primary Level (Ages 9-10): Twenty (20) minutes
Elementary Level (Ages 11-12): Twenty (20) minutes
Junior Level - Ages (13-14): Twenty (20) minutes
Intermediate Level (Ages 15-16): Twenty (20) 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:44008 - Piano Concertos - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 - Level 9 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44010 - Piano Concertos - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 - Level 9 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:44009 - Piano Concertos - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 - Level 9 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Senior and Advanced
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
Senior Level (Ages 17-18): Twenty-five (25) minutes
Advanced Level (19-28): 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 (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".
Piano Concerto - Open
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors are required to play two (2) consecutive movements or a complete concerto.
Open Level (ARCT or Above) is thirty-five (35) 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:44013 - Piano Concertos - Open - ARCT Level One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
Piano Concerto - Adults
DEFINITION
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
• An amateur shall be defined as a music student, performer, or any person who does not earn significant income from performance or teaching in the discipline in which they are participating. (Please click here for the full definition).
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform one or two (consecutive) movements of a concerto.
The 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 (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:44014 - Piano Concertos - Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |