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.
Classical Piano - 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.
The maximum performance time limit is fifteen (15) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
Please ensure that you take the time to fill out the registration form completely, correctly and with ALL of the requested information.
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".
All pieces must be from the CURRENT Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Previous versions will not be permitted.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:35005A - Classical Piano - Level 1 - List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35005B - Classical Piano - Level 1 - List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35005C - Classical Piano - Level 1 - List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35004A - Classical Piano - Level 2-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35004B - Classical Piano - Level 2-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35004C - Classical Piano - Level 2-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35003A - Classical Piano - Level 3-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35003B - Classical Piano - Level 3-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35003C - Classical Piano - Level 3-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:35002A - Classical Piano - Level 4-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:35002B - Classical Piano - Level 4-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:35002C - Classical Piano - Level 4-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:35001A - Classical Piano - Level 5-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:35001B - Classical Piano - Level 5-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:35001C - Classical Piano - Level 5-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - 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-five (25) minutes
Level 10: 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 (i.e. the names of your pieces 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".
All pieces must be from the CURRENT Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Previous versions will not be permitted.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:13001A - Classical Piano - Level 6-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13001B - Classical Piano - Level 6-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13001C - Classical Piano - Level 6-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13002A - Classical Piano - Level 7-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13002B - Classical Piano - Level 7-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13002C - Classical Piano - Level 7-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13003A - Classical Piano - Level 8-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13003B - Classical Piano - Level 8-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13003C - Classical Piano - Level 8-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13003D - Classical Piano - Level 8-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13004A - Classical Piano - Level 9-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13004B - Classical Piano - Level 9-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13004C - Classical Piano - Level 9-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13004D - Classical Piano - Level 9-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:13005A - Classical Piano - Level 10-List A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13005B - Classical Piano - Level 10-List B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13005C - Classical Piano - Level 10-List C One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13005D - Classical Piano - Level 10-List D One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13005E - Classical Piano - Level 10-List E One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - Open - Solo
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.
• 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
A minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces are required, however, you may add a third piece if it fits within the prescribed time limit of 45 minutes.
If one selection is a sonata, 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 piece is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit. Please note that Concertos are not permitted in this class.
If you do not provide all information required (i.e. the names of your pieces 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 MUST define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
The maximum performance time for Open is forty-five (45) minutes.
The absolute minimum performance time is fifteen (15) minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:13007G - Classical Piano - Open Solo-20 th/21 st Century Repertoire One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007A - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Bach One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007C - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Canadian Composers One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007B - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Chopin One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007D - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Concert Etude One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007F - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Impressionistic Repertoire One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007E - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Romantic Repertoire One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:13007I - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Sonata- two consecutive movements One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:13007J - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Sonata-Complete One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
| Class:13007H - Classical Piano - Open Solo-Sonata-one movement One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Classical Piano - Adults - Solo
DEFINITION
• Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
An amateur shall be defined as any person whose principle means of livelihood is not obtained from the performance or teaching of music in the particular category in which they are competing, even though, from time to time, they may receive remuneration on an occasional basis (not full-time). Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/glossary
• Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
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 (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 MUST define which movements you will be playing. If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:13008 - Classical Piano - Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano Accompaniment Class
Accompany any instrument or voice. on piano. Only the accompanist will be adjudicated. One selection is required at the Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44020 - Piano Accompaniment Class One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Sacred Solo
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44022 - Classical Piano - Sacred Solo One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Suzuki Piano Solos
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44024A - Suzuki-all levels, non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44024B - Suzuki Piano-6 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44024C - Suzuki Piano-Book 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44024D - Suzuki Piano-Book 2 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44024E - Suzuki Piano-Book 4 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44024F - Suzuki Piano-Book 5 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44024G - Suzuki Piano-Book 6 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
Piano-Bach
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44026A - Piano-Bach-Level 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44026B - Piano-Bach-Level 8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44026C - Piano-Bach-Level 9 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44026D - Piano-Bach-Level 10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:44026E - Piano-Bach-Open One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44026F - Piano-Bach-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano-Chopin
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44028A - Piano-Chopin- Level 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44028B - Piano-Chopin- Level 8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44028C - Piano-Chopin- Level 9 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44028D - Piano-Chopin- Level 10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:44028E - Piano-Chopin- Open One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44028F - Piano-Chopin- Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Canadian Composers
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44030A - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Pre-Grade 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44030B - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44030C - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 2 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44030D - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 3 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44030E - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 4 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44030F - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 5 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44030G - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 6 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44030H - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44030I - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44030J - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 9 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44030K - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Level 10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:44030L - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Open One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44030M - Classical Piano - Canadian Composers-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano Studies
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44032A - Piano Studies-Pre-Grade 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44032B - Piano Studies- Level 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44032C - Piano Studies- Level 2 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44032D - Piano Studies- Level 3 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44032E - Piano Studies- Level 4 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44032F - Piano Studies- Level 5 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44032G - Piano Studies- Level 6 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44032H - Piano Studies- Level 7 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44032I - Piano Studies- Level 8 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44032J - Piano Studies- Level 9 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:44032K - Piano Studies- Level 10 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
Piano Sonatas
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44034A - Piano Sonatas-one movement One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:44034B - Piano Sonatas-two consecutive movements One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:44034C - Piano Sonatas-Complete One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$40.00 | Register |
Piano Concert Etude
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44035 - Piano-Concert Etude One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano-Romantic Repertoire
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Classes will be separated by level.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44036 - Piano-Romantic Repertoire One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano -Post-Romantic/Impressionistic Repertoire
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Classes will be separated by level.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44037 - Piano-Post-Romantic/Impressionistic Repertoire One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Piano-20th/21st Century Repertoire
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.Classes will be separated by level.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44038 - Piano-20th/21st Century Repertoire One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44040A - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44040B - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44040C - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44040D - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44040E - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44040F - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:44040G - Gaming, Broadway or Movie Themes for Piano-Open One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
First time in a Festival Class
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44041 - Classical Piano - First time in a Festival One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Prepatory
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44042A - Classical Piano - Prepatory A One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.Repertoire from RCM or CC syllabi | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44042B - Classical Piano - Prepatory B One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.Repertoire from RCM or CC syllabi | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:44042C - Classical Piano - Prepatory Method Books One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.Repertoire from Method Books | Fee:$25.00 | Register |