Music, Speech Arts & Visual Arts Syllabus - 2026 - Popular Strings
Solos
- Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 22, 23, 24, 25, 49, 53, 54, 55, 65 and 80. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
- NEW: Participants may enter a class more than once as long as different repertoire is entered. A separate registration is required for each entry.
- A piece cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Repertoire which does not coincide with stated categories will result in disqualification. See Rule 25.
- Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
- Maximum performance time - 6 Minutes.
- Music choices DO NOT have to be from RCM or Conservatory Canada Popular Lists.
- Fiddle pieces are permitted.
- Sheet music must be provided to the adjudicators (No charts or tabs permitted).
- Repeats can be played as long as performance time remains within the maximum allotted.
- Participants have the option to participate either "in person" or "virtually". This decision must be made at the time of registration.
- Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
- All classes in this section are eligible to proceed to the Provincial level of competition which will be held in Kitchener-Waterloo (June 8-13, 2026), upon adjudicator recommendation. Participants should be aware that two (2) pieces are required for the Provincial Finals and that the Provincial's registration deadline will be March 28, 2026.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44050 - Adults - Ages 29 and Over Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:44056 - Advanced - Ages 19-28 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:44062 - Senior - Ages 17-18 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:44068 - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:44074 - Junior - Ages 13-14 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:44080 - Elementary - Ages 11-12 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:44086 - Primary - Ages 9-10 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$46.00 | Register |
| Class:44092 - Beginner - Ages 6-8 Own choice of one selection. | Fee:$46.00 | Register |