2025 Syllabus - Piano

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from various method book series, Primary to Level 3, and pieces not currently in the RCM or CC syllabi. Please indicate method and level on registration form. We will aim to schedule participants in groups according to level.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are made from the current RCM or CC Syllabi.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class ONLY ONCE. A concert group consists of 3 selections from the Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and/or Contemporary periods. Each selection is to be chosen from a different musical period. Competitors will be judged on the discrimination shown in their selections and on the program arrangement with regard to contrast, appropriateness, keys, etc. Competitors must be working at the specified level but may play one piece from a grade that is one higher or one lower than that level. PLEASE LIST TITLE, COMPOSER AND DURATION OF PIECE ON APPLICATION FORM FOR ALL PIANO CONCERT GROUPS.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections are to be made from the RCM Popular Selection List or current CC Contemporary Idioms Syllabi. Selections must be from the specified edition. LIMIT 5 MINUTES.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Selections may NOT be made from the current RCM or CC syllabi or the RCM Popular Selection List.

Performers may register for this class ONLY ONCE. Material for these classes will be provided by the Adjudicator. Material will be approximately one grade level below the current level of study. This is a closed class, so prior to the beginning of each class participants and audience will be asked to leave the performance hall.

Performers may register for this class ONLY ONCE. Material for these classes will be provided by the Adjudicator 48 hours before the class. Material will be appropriate for the grade level of the class entered.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Please indicate level of performance and age of performer on application form.

Own choice.

Own choice. Student will perform a duet with their teacher. Only the student will be adjudicated.

Own choice. Piano 4 hands duet performed by family members.
Performers may enter only ONE class in this section. Please indicate level of performance and age of performers on application form.

Original composition written and performed by the composer. An electronic copy of the original score must be submitted 1 week prior to the performance. LIMIT 5 MINUTES.

Own choice. The Performer may play any arrangement of any song, as long as it is his/her own arrangement and not memorized from a piece of music. The Performer may also play a free improvisation (an improvisation that is NOT an arrangement of a pre-existing piece). Printed copies of the music are not necessary for this class. This class is an opportunity for those who play by ear and like to improvise, adding their own style to an existing piece of music. Please indicate the style of piece that you are performing ie. Jazz, Blues, Classical, etc. LIMIT 5 MINUTES

Own choice. The pianist must provide a vocal or instrumental soloist/ensemble. Only the Accompanist will be marked. LIMIT 5 MINUTES.

This class is open to any students with learning disabilities that may prevent them from participating in the other classes. This is an open class to students of all ages. Students will receive an adjudication and a certificate for their participation.

Own choice. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. For students 21+.

Beginner: less than 2 years of study
Intermediate: 3 - 5 years of study
Advanced: 5 or more years of study.

Each participant will work directly with the adjudicator on a prepared piece(s) of the participant's choice. Each participant will work with the adjudicator for a specified length of time based on their level of study. All participants will remain for the full duration of the class.