Piano – 2023

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Section 1: Classical Piano Solo – Senior – Open (ARCT & Above)

Section Notes
  1. No age limit.
  2. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  3. Competitors entering Open classes may not enter Section 2 (Advanced) classes or Section 6 (Graded) classes..
  4. A competitor wishing to play a concerto must enter Section 8 Concertos.
  5. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT, Licentiate, or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  6. Entrants hoping to proceed to Provincials (June, 2023) should enter classes marked with (“P”). Please note that only competitors under the age of 28 can proceed to Provincials in this category.  Competitors aged 29 and over who wish to go to Provincials should enter classes in Section 11.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of TWO classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8. Accurate performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. 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.

Class 10001 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – ARCT & Above
Fee: $90.00
Entrants are given the opportunity of presenting a mini-recital. They will be judged on the discrimination shown in the choice of programme, as well as on interpretation and technique. Variety in content with regard to period, style, key, etc., will taken into consideration. A minimum of 3 pieces is required.  Please note that this class does not qualify for the Provincial Finals.
Time limit: 30 minutes 

Class 10002 – Piano Solo – Haydn/Mozart Sonata – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Any sonata (complete) composed by either Haydn or Mozart. Competitors in this class may not enter Classes 10050-10055.
Time Limit: 25 minutes 

Class 10003 – Piano Solo – Beethoven Sonata – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
An entire sonata drawn from the following list: Op. 2 (No. 2 or 3), Op. 7, 10 (no. 3), 22, 26, Op. 27 (no. 2), Op. 31, 53, 54, 57, 78, 81a, 90, 101, 106, 109, 110, 111. Competitors in this class may not enter Class 4-01.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10004 – Piano Solo – Romantic Composer – Sonata – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any sonata (complete) by a composer of the Romantic period, excluding Beethoven.
Time limit: 30 minutes 

Class 10005 – Piano Solo – Sonata – Written after 1900 – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any sonata (complete) written after 1900.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10006 – Piano Solo – Romantic Composer (Excl. Sonatas and Chopin) – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece by a composer of the Romantic period, excluding Sonatas and Chopin.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10007 – Piano Solo – Chopin – Major Work – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
One of the following: Ballade; Scherzo; Barcarolle; Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49; Polonaise Fantasy, Op. 61; Grande Polonaise in E flat, op. 22., or any piece written by Chopin as listed in the Current RCM ARCT Syllabus, List C. Repeats MUST be played.
Time limit: 25 minutes

Class 10008 – Piano Solo – Impressionist – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
A work (or sections from a grouping) by any one composer allied with the Impressionist School (since 1887) such as Debussy, Delius, Ravel.
Time limit: 20 minutes 

Class 10009 – Piano Solo – Russian Composer – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece written by a Russian Composer that is not a sonata nor a concerto, written after 1900.
Time limit: 20 minutes 

Class 10010 – Piano Solo – Canadian Composers – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of a composition written since 1950 by a Canadian composer. If the piece is no well known, competitors must provide a copy for the adjudicator. If in manuscript form, it must be legible.  Email to the festival office at office@kiwanismusictoronto.org
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10011 – Piano Solo – Early 20th Century (1900 – 1959) – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Contemporary music written between the years of 1900 and 1959.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10012 – Piano Solo – Late 20th Century (1960-1999) – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Contemporary music written between the years of 1960 and 1999.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10013 – Piano Solo – Contemporary (2000 – present) – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Contemporary music written in modern idiom from the year 2000 to the present.
Time limit: 20 minutes 

Class 10014 – Piano Solo – BIPOC Composers (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece composed by a Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour.
Time limit: 20 minutes 

Class 10015 – Piano Solo – Women Composers Class (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece composed by a female composer.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10016 – J.S. Bach (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
One selection as listed in the Current RCM/Conservatory Canada Piano ARCT, List A requirements. Any standard edition except Schirmer.
Time limit: 25 minutes

Class 10017 – J.S. Bach – Suites and Partitas (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any 3 contrasting mvts. (to include a slow mvt.) from a Suite or Partita or the Italian Concerto. The Sinfonia or Partita No. 2 will be accepted as 3 mvts.
Time limit: 25 minutes

 

Section 2: Classical Piano Solo – Advanced – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Competitors must be age 18 or under.
  2. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  3. Competitors entering Intermediate classes may not enter Open classes (Section 1).
  4. Advanced classes are offered for competitors who are studying at the Conservatory Associate Level but have NOT completed the Associate Diploma as of December 31st, 2022.  Competitors entering the Advanced section can only have been studying at the ARCT/A.Mus. level for 2 years or less.  If the competitor has been studying at this level longer than 2 years they must enter the Open Class.
  5. A competitor in a concerto class may also act as accompanist for another competitor.
  6. All music used in this section must be as listed in the ARCT syllabus. Pieces listed in the licentiate syllabus are not permitted. Pieces that are Grade 10 or lower are not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM lists. Competitors wishing to use Licentiate pieces must enter Open (Section 1).
  7. Eligible classes for the Provincial competition (June, 2023) in Advanced classes are marked with the letter “P”.
  8. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  9. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  10. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  11. 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.
  12.  

Class 10030 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – ARCT
Fee: $85.00
Entrants are given the opportunity of presenting a mini-recital. They will be judged on the discrimination shown in the choice of programme, as well as on interpretation and technique. Variety in content with regard to period, style, key, etc., will be taken into consideration. A minimum of 3 pieces is required.  Please note that this class does not qualify for the Provincial Finals.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10031 – Piano Solo – Haydn/Mozart Sonata – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any sonata (complete) composed by either Haydn or Mozart. Competitors in this class may not enter Classes 10050-10055.
Time Limit: 25 minutes 

Class 10032 – Piano Solo – Beethoven Sonata – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
An entire sonata drawn from the following list: Op. 2 (No. 2 or 3), Op. 7, 10 (no. 3), 22, 26, Op. 27 (no. 2), Op. 31, 53, 54, 57, 78, 81a, 90, 101, 106, 109, 110, 111. Competitors in this class may not enter Class Class 10050 or 10051.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10033 – Piano Solo – Romantic Composer – Sonata – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any sonata (complete) by a composer of the Romantic period, excluding Beethoven.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10034 – Piano Solo – Sonata – Written after 1900 – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any sonata (complete) written after 1900.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10035 – Piano Solo – Romantic Composer (Excluding Sonatas and Chopin) – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece by a composer of the Romantic period, excluding Sonatas and Chopin.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10036 – Piano Solo – Chopin – Major Work – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
One of the following: Ballade; Scherzo; Barcarolle; Fantasie in F minor, Op. 49; Polonaise Fantasy, Op. 61; Grande Polonaise in E flat, op. 22., or any piece written by Chopin as listed in the Current RCM ARCT Syllabus, List C. Repeats MUST be played.
Time limit: 25 minutes

Class 10037 – Piano Solo – Impressionist – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
A work (or sections from a grouping) by any one composer allied with the Impressionist School (since 1887) such as Debussy, Delius, Ravel.
Time limit: 20 minutes 

Class 10038 – Piano Solo – Russian Composer – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece written by a Russian Composer that is not a sonata nor a concerto, written after 1900.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10039 – Piano Solo – Canadian Composers – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of a composition written since 1950 by a Canadian composer.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10040 – Piano Solo – Early 20th Century (1900 – 1959) – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Contemporary music written between the years of 1900 and 1959.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10041 – Piano Solo – Late 20th Century (1960-1999) – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Contemporary music written between the years of 1960 and 1999.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10042 – Piano Solo – Contemporary (2000 – present) – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Contemporary music written in modern idiom from the year 2000 to the present.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10043 – Piano Solo – BIPOC Composers (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece composed by a Black, Indigenous or Person of Colour.
Time limit: 20 minutes 

Class 10044 – Piano Solo – Women Composers Class (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any piece composed by a female composer.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10045 – J.S. Bach (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
One selection as listed in the Current RCM/Conservatory Canada Piano ARCT, List A requirements. Any standard edition except Schirmer.
Time limit: 25 minutes

Class 10046 – J.S. Bach – Suites and Partitas (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Any 3 contrasting mvts. (to include a slow mvt.) from a Suite or Partita or the Italian Concerto. The Sinfonia or Partita No. 2 will be accepted as 3 mvts.
Time limit: 25 minutes

 

Section 3: Classical Piano Sonatas

Section Notes

  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. NO REPEATS ARE TO BE PLAYED.
  3. If competitors enter classes in Section 3 they may enter only one other class in this section and may not enter classes in Sections 1 (Open) or 2 (Advanced). As well competitors entering any class in section 4 are not permitted to play the same sonata in List B classes in Section 6.
  4. Competitors wishing to qualify for the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) must enter appropriate classes in Open (Section 1), Advanced (Section 2) or Graded Pieces (Section 6).  This class does not qualify for Provincials.
  5. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  8. 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.

Class 10050 – Piano Solo – Beethoven Sonata – Age 21 & Under
Fee: $48.00
Competitors will be required to play the 1st mvt. from a Beethoven Sonata (excluding Op. 49). Competitors may not enter Open (Section 1) or Advanced (Section 2).
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10051 – Piano Solo – Beethoven Sonata – Age 21 & Under
Fee: $48.00
Competitors will be required to play an entire sonata. Competitors may not enter Classes in Open (Section 1) or Advanced (Section 2).
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10052 – Piano Solo – Haydn or Mozart Sonata – Age 21 & Under
Fee: $48.00
Competitors will be required to play an entire Sonata (excluding Mozart K.545).
Competitors may not enter classes in Open (Section 1) or Advanced (Section 2).
Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10053 – Piano Solo – Haydn or Mozart Sonata – Age 18 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Competitors to prepare a Sonata (complete) from the list below.
Time limit: 30 minutes

Haydn:
D major (Hob.XVI/19); b minor (Hob.XVI/32;
D major (Hob.XVI/33; C major (Hob.XVI/35);
C sharp minor (Hob.XVI/36);
G minor (Hob.XVI/44); D major (Hob.XVI/51);
E major (Hob.XVI/13); F major (Hob.XVI/23);
E minor (Hob.XVI/34; D major (Hob.XVI/37)

Mozart:
F major (KV280 – 189e); E flat major (KV282);
C major (KV330); F major (KV332);
B flat major (KV570); G major (KV283 – 189h)

Class 10054 – Piano Solo – Haydn or Mozart Sonata – Age 18 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Competitors to prepare one mvt. of a Haydn or Mozart Sonata.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10055 – Piano Solo – Haydn or Mozart Sonata – Age 16 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Competitors to prepare one Sonata (complete) from the list below.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Haydn: G major (Hob.XVI/27) or G major (Hob.XVI/39)
Mozart: C major (KV545)

Section 4: Piano Solos – Canadian or Indigenous Composers

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care..
  2. Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian  or Indigenous composer(s). Competitors may avail themselves of the facilities of the Canadian Music Centre, 20 St. Joseph St., Toronto, M4Y 1J9. Tel. (416) 961-6601.
  3. If work chosen is in manuscript form, it must be legible. For competitors who wish to play their own compositions, see Section 6.
  4. NO REPEATS ARE TO BE PLAYED.
  5. Competitors wishing to qualify for the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) must enter appropriate classes in Open (Section 1), Advanced (Section 2) or Graded (Section 6).  This section does not qualify for provincials.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. 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.

 

Class 10060 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Open
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10061 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Age 17 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10062 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Age 15 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10063 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Age 13 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10064 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Age 11 & Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10065 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Age 9 & Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Class 10066 – Piano Solo – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Age 7 & Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one or two works written after 1950 by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Section 5: Piano Solos – Own Composition

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37 and 40. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Own choice of one or two works written by competitor.
  3. If work chosen is in hand-written form, it must be legible.
  4. Works must be performed as written out.
  5. There will be two adjudicators for this class.  One will mark the composition, the other will mark the performance. The marks will be averaged to determine the final mark.
  6. Piano only – no other instruments or vocals.
  7. Compositions must be received no later than February 5th by emailing them to office@kiwanismusictoronto.org.
  8. Performers are encouraged to use music.
  9. Competitors wishing to qualify for the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) must enter appropriate classes in Open (Section 1), Advanced (Section 2), or Graded Pieces (Section 6). Classes in this section do not qualify for Provincials.
  10. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  11. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  12. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  13. 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.

 

Class 10070 – Piano Solo – Own Composition – Open
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one or two works written and performed by the competitor.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10071 – Piano Solo – Own Composition – Age 17 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two works written and performed by the competitor.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10072 – Piano Solo – Own Composition – Age 15 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two works written and performed by the competitor.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10073 – Piano Solo – Own Composition – Age 13 & Under
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one or two works written and performed by the competitor.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10074 – Piano Solo – Own Composition – Age 11 & Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one or two works written and performed by the competitor.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Class 10075 – Piano Solo – Own Composition – Age 9 & Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one or two works written and performed by the competitor.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Section 6: Classical Piano Solos – Graded Pieces

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37 and 40. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. All Classes from grades 1 to 10 (except for Introductory and Chopin Etudes) will have the opportunity to progress to the Provincial competition held in June 2023. These classes are marked with (“P”)
  3. Please note that in all Study/Etude classes (10086, 10091, 10096, 10100, 10104, 10108, 10112, 10116, 10120 and 10124) memorization is encouraged but not required.
  4. Unlike the RCM rules, the Toronto Kiwanis Festival does not allow popular selections to be used in study classes.  If you want to play a popular selection, please enter Section 15 – Popular Piano Solos.
  5. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of TWO classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  7. “Teacher’s Choice” pieces are not permitted.
  8. We will only accept repertoire from the 2015/2022 RCM Piano Syllabus or Conservatory Canada (2018) Syllabus.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. 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.

Class 10080 – Piano Solo – Open – Chopin Etudes
Fee: $45.00
Any two Chopin Etudes.

Class 10081 – Piano Solo – Grade 10 – List A (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 10 syllabus.

Class 10082 – Piano Solo – Grade 10 – List B (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 10 syllabus.

Class 10083 – Piano Solo – Grade 10 – List C (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 10 syllabus.

Class 10084 – Piano Solo – Grade 10 – List D (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 10 syllabus.

Class 10085 – Piano Solo – Grade 10 – List E (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 10 syllabus.

Class 10086 – Piano Solo – Grade 10 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 10 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10087 – Piano Solo – Grade 9 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 9 syllabus.

Class 10088 – Piano Solo – Grade 9 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 9 syllabus.

Class 10089 – Piano Solo – Grade 9 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 9 syllabus.

Class 10090 – Piano Solo – Grade 9 – LIST D (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada Grade (2018) 9 syllabus.

Class 10091 – Piano Solo – Grade 9 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 9 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10092 – Piano Solo – Grade 8 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 8 syllabus.

Class 10093 – Piano Solo – Grade 8 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 8 syllabus.

Class 10094 – Piano Solo – Grade 8 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 8 syllabus.

Class 10095 – Piano Solo – Grade 8 – LIST D (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 8 syllabus.

Class 10096 – Piano Solo – Grade 8 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 8 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10097 – Piano Solo – Grade 7 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 7 syllabus.

Class 10098 – Piano Solo – Grade 7 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 7 syllabus.

Class 10099 – Piano Solo – Grade 7 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 7 syllabus.

Class 10100 – Piano Solo – Grade 7 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 7 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10101 – Piano Solo – Grade 6 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 6 syllabus.

Class 10102 – Piano Solo – Grade 6 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 6 syllabus.

Class 10103 – Piano Solo – Grade 6 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 6 syllabus.

Class 10104 – Piano Solo – Grade 6 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 6 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required.  This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10105 – Piano Solo – Grade 5 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 5 syllabus.

Class 10106 – Piano Solo – Grade 5 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 5 syllabus.

Class 10107 – Piano Solo – Grade 5 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 5 syllabus.

Class 10108 – Piano Solo – Grade 5 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 5 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is  not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10109 – Piano Solo – Grade 4 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 4 syllabus.

Class 10110 – Piano Solo – Grade 4 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 4 syllabus.

Class 10111 – Piano Solo – Grade 4 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 4 syllabus.

Class 10112 – Piano Solo – Grade 4 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada Grade 4 (2018) syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10113 – Piano Solo – Grade 3 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 3 syllabus.

Class 10114 – Piano Solo – Grade 3 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 3 syllabus.

Class 10115 – Piano Solo – Grade 3 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 3 syllabus.
Please check the syllabus carefully.

Class 10116 – Piano Solo – Grade 3 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of TWO technically contrasting selections from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 3 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10117 – Piano Solo – Grade 2 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 2 syllabus.

Class 10118 – Piano Solo – Grade 2 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 2 syllabus.

Class 10119 – Piano Solo – Grade 2 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada Grade (2018) 2 syllabus.

Class 10120 – Piano Solo – Grade 2 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 2 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required. This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10121 – Piano Solo – Grade 1 – LIST A (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 1 syllabus.

Class 10122 – Piano Solo – Grade 1 – LIST B (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 1 syllabus.

Class 10123 – Piano Solo – Grade 1 – LIST C (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 1 syllabus.

Class 10124 – Piano Solo – Grade 1 – Studies/Etudes (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection from the Current RCM (2015/2022) or Conservatory Canada (2018) Grade 1 syllabus.
Popular Music substitutions are not permitted in this class but can be entered in Section 15.
Memorization is encouraged but not required.  This class is not eligible for Provincials.

Class 10125 – Introductory
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of TWO pieces from either RCM or Conservatory Canada preparatory repertoire.

Class 10126 – Introductory – Other Method Books
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of TWO pieces from any preparatory method book – excluding RCM and Conservatory Canada.

Section 7: Piano Solo – Concert Group

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37 and 40. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Entrants are given the opportunity of presenting a mini-recital. They will be judged on the discrimination shown in the choice of programme, as well as on interpretation and technique. Variety in content with regard to period, style, key, etc. will be taken into consideration.
  3. Time limits to be strictly observed.
  4.  Competitors in this section may not enter Open (Section 1) or Advanced (Section 2).
  5. A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, 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 23.
  6. Competitors wishing to qualify for the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) must enter appropriate classes in Open (Section 1), Advanced (Section 2), Graded (Section 6).  This section does not qualify for Provincials.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. 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.
 

Class 10130 – Piano Solo Concert Group – Ages 21 & Under
Fee: $90.00
Own choice of three pieces showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabi. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit 25 minutes.

Class 10131 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – Age – 17 & Under
Fee: $90.00
Own choice of three pieces showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit: 20 minutes.

Class 10132 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – Age 15 & Under
Fee: $90.00
Own choice of three pieces showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit: 20 minutes.

Class 10133 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – Age 13 & Under
Fee: $85.00
Own choice of two pieces showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit: 15 minutes.

Class 10134 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – Age 11 & Under
Fee: $85.00
Own choice of two pieces showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit: 10 minutes.

Class 10135 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – Age 9 & Under
Fee: $85.00
Own choice of two pieces showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit: 10 minutes.

Class 10136 – Piano Solo – Concert Group – Age 12 & Under (Grade 6 Current RCM or under)
Fee: $75.00
Own choice of two pieces (must be Grade 6 Royal Conservatory of Music or under) showcasing a variety in content with regard to period, style, key. etc. Only ONE piece may be taken from either the Royal Conservatory or Conservatory Canada syllabus. Competitors wishing to play other repertoire from these books must enter Classes in Section 6. Competitors may not enter 10001 (Open) or 10030 (Advanced). A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Time limit: 10 minutes.

Section 8: Junior Piano Concertos

Section Notes
    1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37 and 40.  Really all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
    2. Own choice of any concerto with mvt. requirements listed in each class. Please note that the Italian Concerto by J.S. Bach is not permitted in this section.
    3. Orchestral part to be played on second piano.
    4. A competitor in any concerto class may also act as accompanist for another competitor.
    5. Cadenzas where supplied, must be played.
    6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
    7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
    8. All classes in Section 8 are eligible to proceed to the Provincial Finals – Virtually (June, 2023).
    9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
    10. 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.
 

Class 10140 – Open Piano Concerto – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Two consecutive movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 35 minutes

Class 10141 – Advanced Piano Concerto – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 30 minutes

Class 10142 – Senior Piano Concerto – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 25 minutes

Class 10143 – Intermediate Piano Concerto – Ages 15-16 – Level 9 & Above (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10144 – Intermediate Piano Concerto – Ages 15-16 – Level 8 & Below (“P”)
Fee: $52.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10145 – Junior Piano Concerto – Ages 13-14 – Level 9 & Above (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10146 – Junior Piano Concerto – Ages 13-14 – Level 8 & Below (“P”)
Fee: $52.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10147 – Elementary Piano Concerto – Ages 11-12 – Level 9 & Above (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10148 – Elementary Piano Concerto – Ages 11-12 – Level 8 & Below (“P”)
Fee: $52.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10149 – Primary Piano Concerto – Ages 9-10 – Level 9 & Above (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10150 – Primary Piano Concerto – Ages 9-10 – Level 8 & Below (“P”)
Fee: $52.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 15 minutes.

Class 10151 – Beginner Piano Concerto – Ages 6-8 (“P”)
Fee: $52.00
Own choice of one or two (consecutive) movements of a piano concerto, with cadenza if applicable, or a through composed single movement concerto. Time limit: 15 minutes.

Section 9: Piano Duets – One Piano – Four Hands

Section Notes
    1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37 and 40. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
    2.  Use of music is permitted.
    3. For classes 10155 to 10162, ages should be averaged to determine the appropriate level to enter.
    4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
    5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
    6. Classes marked with (“P”) in Section 9 are eligible to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2022).
    7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
    8. 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.

 

Class 10155 – Piano Duet – Open (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 25 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10156 – Piano Duet – Advanced (Ages 19-28) (“P”)
Fee: $53.00
Own choice of one selection
Time limit 20 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10157 – Piano Duet – Senior (Ages 17-18) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 20 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10158 – Piano Duet – Intermediate (Ages 15-16) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 20 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10159 – Piano Duet – Junior (Ages 13-14) (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10160 – Piano Duet – Elementary (Ages 11-12) (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10161 – Piano Duet – Primary (Ages 9-10) (“P”)
Fee: $47.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10162 – Piano Duet – Beginner (Ages 6-8) (“P”)
Fee: $47.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes
Memorization not required

Class 10163 – Piano Duet – Adult & Child 16 & Under (“P”)
Fee: $53.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 10164 – Piano Duet – Adult & Child 14 & Under (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 10165 – Piano Duet – Adult & Child 12 & Under (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 10166 – Piano Duet – Adult & Child 10 & Under (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 10167 – Piano Duet – Adult & Child 8 & Under (“P”)
Fee: $40.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 10 minutes
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 10168 – Piano Duet – Teacher & Child (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 10169 – Piano Duet – Amateur Adults (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time Limit: 15 minutes
Memorization is not required

Section 10: Piano Duos – Two Pianos – Four Hands

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Own choice. Use of music permitted.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants 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.
  5. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  6. 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.
 

Class 10175 – Piano Duo – Open
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10176 – Piano Duo – Age 18 & Under
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10177- Piano Duo – Age 15 & Under
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10178 – Piano Duo – Age 13 & Under
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10179 – Piano Duo – Age 11 & Under
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10180 – Two Pianos, Eight Hands – Open
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10181 – Two Pianos, Eight Hands – 18 & Under
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Music permitted

Class 10182 – Two Pianos, Eight Hands – 15 & Under
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes
Music permitted

Section 11: Later Tuition & Adult Classes

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Own choice of two or more contrasting selections. 
  3. Competitors should not choose sonatinas or test pieces listed in other classes in this Syllabus.
  4. Classes 10192, 10193 and 10194 qualify to proceed to the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) upon adjudicator recommendation.
  5. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  7. It is important to note that classes 10190 and 10191 are for beginning players.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. 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.
 

Class 10190 – Piano Solo – Later Tuition – Age 17-20 – STUDYING FOR LESS THAN THREE YEARS
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10191 – Piano Solo – Later Tuition – Age 13 to 16 – STUDYING FOR LESS THAN THREE YEARS
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.
Time limit: 15 minutes.

Class 10192 – Piano Solo – Later Tuition – Adult – 29 or over – 5 Years of Training or Less (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10193 – Piano Solo – Later Tuition – Adult – 29 or over – 6 to 9 Years of Training (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10194 – Piano Solo – Later Tuition – Adult – 29 or over – 10 Years of Training or More (“P”)
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Section 12: Collaborative Pianist

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. This section is for competitors looking to get feedback with regard to their collaborative work.
  3. Pieces may not be used in any other classes.
  4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of TWO classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  6. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. 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.
 

Class 10196 – Collaborative Pianist with Voice
Fee: $40.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10197 – Collaborative Pianist with Woodwind or Brass Instrument
Fee: $40.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10198 – Collaborative Pianist with String Instrument
Fee: $40.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes

 

Section 13: Women Composers

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Pieces selected must be composed by a Female Composer.
  3. Pieces may not be used in any other classes.
  4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of TWO classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  6. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. 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.
 

Class 10201 – Women Composers – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10202 – Women Composers – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10203 – Women Composers – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $43.00
One choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10204 – Women Composers – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10205 – Women Composers – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Class 10206 – Women Composers – Beginner – Ages 6-8
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 5 minutes

 

Section 14: BIPOC Composers

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47.  Really all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Pieces selected must be composed by a BIPOC Composer.
  3. Pieces may not be used in any other classes.
  4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of TWO classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  6. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. 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.

 

Class 10210 – BIPOC Composers – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 10211 – BIPOC Composers – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 10212 – BIPOC Composers – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10213 – BIPOC Composers – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 10214 – BIPOC Composers – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Class 10215 – BIPOC Composers – Beginner – Ages 6-8
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection.
Time limit: 5 minutes

 

Section 15: Popular Piano Solos

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 12, 13, 18, 20, 21, 23, 37, 40 and 47.  Read all Syllabus rules and regulations with care.
  2. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  3. Maximum performance time – 6 Minutes.
  4. Music choices DO NOT have to be from RCM or Conservatory Canada Lists.
  5. Sheet music must be provided to the adjudicators (No charts or tabs permitted).
  6. All entrants in Popular Piano classes will have the opportunity to progress to the Provincial competition held in June 2023. These classes are marked with (“P”)
  7. Repeats can be played as long as performance time remains within the maximum allotted.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. 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.
 

Class 10301 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 29 & Over (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10302 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 29 & Over (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10303 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 29 & Over (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10304 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 29 & Over (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 10305 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 29 & Over (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10306 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 29 & Over (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10307 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10308 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10309 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10310 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10311 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 10312 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 19-28 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10313 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 10314 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 10315 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 10316 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 10317 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 10318 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 17-18 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 10319 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 15-16 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 10320 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 15-16 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 10321 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 15-16 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 10322 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 15-16 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 10323 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 15-16 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 10324 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 15-16 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 10325 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 13-14 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 10326 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 13-14 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00 

Class 10327 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 13-14 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 10328 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 13-14 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00 

Class 10329 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 13-14 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00 

Class 10330 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 13-14 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 10331 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 11-12 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $42.00

Class 10332 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 11-12 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $42.00

Class 10333 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 11-12 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $42.00 

Class 10334 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 11-12 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $42.00

Class 10335 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 11-12 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $42.00 

Class 10336 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 11-12 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $42.00 

Class 10337 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 9-10 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 10338 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 9-10 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10339 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 9-10 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10340 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 9-10 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10341 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 9-10 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10342 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 9-10 (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10343 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 8 & Under (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10344 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 8 & Under (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 10345 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 8 & Under (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 10346 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 8 & Under (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10347 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 8 & Under (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 10348 – Popular Music Piano Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 8 & Under (“P”)
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00