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SOLO CLASSES

SOLO CLASSES

SOLO CLASSES

Renaissance

Music of the period (1450 - 1600) composers such as Sanz, Leroy, Dowland

Unaccompanied Bach

Sonata or Partita, one movement only.

(Grade VII and up).

Baroque

Any composition by a Baroque composer (up to 1750) i.e., Bach, Scarlatti, Weiss, Telemann.

Baroque/Classical

Any composition by a Baroque or a Classical composer.

Classical

Any composition by a Classical composer, (Circa 1750-1825), i.e., Sor, Catcassi and Guiliani. Mozart, Beethoven.

Romantic

Any composition by a Romantic composer, (Circa 1825-1910), i.e., Tárrega, Paganini and Albéniz, Dvorak, Schubert.

Twentieth & Twenty-First Century

Any composition by a twentieth century composer in contemporary idiom,except Canadian composers.

(i.e., Villa-Lobos, Brouwer and de Falla, Bartok, Copland)

Canadian

Any composition by a recognized and published Canadian composer. For information contact the Canadian Music Centre atCanadian Composers List.

Study/Etude

Any titled or untitled study or etude (or any piece with the word "etude" or "study" in its title) from the current RCM or equivalent curricula must go in this class.

Memorization is not required, and no additional marks will be awarded for memorization.

Both Titled and Untitled Studies ARE acceptable pieces for scholarship application.

Sonata or Sonatina

Two contrasting movements.

Sonata or Sonatina

Consult the RCM Syllabus for selections and movements required in each grade listing. eg. RCM Grade 7 Violin has the Mozart Sonata requiring only one movement while the Schubert Sonatina requires 2 movements. All competitors must enter this class with the movement[s] required for examination purposes.

Concerto

Two contrasting movements of any standard Concerto or Concertino. Orchestral part to be played on piano, accompanist not adjudicated.

Concerto

Consult the RCM Syllabus for selections and movements required in each grade listing. eg. RCM Grade 8 Violin has the Bach A Concerto requiring one movement while the Kreisler Concerto requires 2 movements. All competitors must enter this class with the movement[s] required for examination purposes. Orchestral part to be played on piano, accompanist not adjudicated

Sight Reading

Music of an appropriate level will be supplied by the adjudicator. Competitor can take a few minutes to study the music before playing.

Candidates wishing to be considered for a scholarship must enter this class and meet the additional scholarship criteria.

Pieces entered in following categories cannot be considered as a scholarship requirement.

Additional Repertoire

This class is to be used ONLY for pieces that do not fit in any other category, OR for a second piece in a category already entered.

One selection, own choice. Will qualify for scholarship application.

Concert Program

A mini-recital of three pieces of repertoire by three different composers showing contrast in style, period, mood. (One mark for the overall performance.) Untitled Studies must be entered in the Untitled Study/Etude class. This category cannot be considered as a scholarship requirement.

Time limit: 15 minutes.

For ARCT and Open categories

Time Limit: 20 minutes.

Accompanied Art Song

(i.e., Dowland, Rosseter, Byrd) Performer to sing and play. A piece entered in this category cannot be considered as a Scholarship requirement.

Fiddle

Includes traditional pieces for violin that are of a folk or traditional origin, usually having an anonymous or unknown composer. Includes Waltz, Jig, Reel, Air, etc. with or without accompaniment. Classes will be determined by age. A piece entered in this category cannot be considered as a scholarship requirement.

Finger Picking

Travis style, Cockburn, Renbourne etc. Score must be provided. A piece entered in this category cannot be considered as a Scholarship requirement.

Traditional/

Folk Harp

Includes traditional pieces for harp that are of a folk or traditional origin, usually having an anonymous or unknown composer. A piece entered in this category cannot be considered as a scholarship requirement.

Own Composition

Bring a clear photocopy of the handwritten or computer-generated original. The entry must include: tempo markings, dynamics and other appropriate musical editing; measure numbers at the beginning of each line; a title page including composer's name, address, composition title and date. Composers are expected to perform their own works or arrange to have their works performed by others. A piece entered in this category cannot be considered as a scholarship requirement.

Time limit: 5 minutes.

Quick Study

Adjudicator will provide music of appropriate level. Competitor will have 15 minutes to practice before performing selection for the adjudicator.

GROUP CLASSES