2025 Syllabus - Strings
Graded Solos
(Selections from CNCM, CC, or RCM Syllabus)
See Rule #4 for Definitions of levels
NOTE: In this section, String solo refers to Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, or Harp.
*Sonatas MUST BE MEMORIZED
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5001 - Concerto Advanced Open Participant's choice - First OR Last movement | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5002 - Sonata Advanced Open Participant's choice - TWO contrasting movements | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5003 - J.S. Bach Advanced Open Participant's choice - One movement | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5004 - Concert Piece Advanced Open Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5005 - Concerto - Senior Participant's choice - First OR Last movement | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5006 - Sonata - Senior Participant's choice - First movement | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5007 - Concert Piece - Senior Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5008 - Concerto - Intermediate Participant's choice - First OR Last movement | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5009 - Sonata - Intermediate Participant's choice - Any ONE movement | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5010 - Concert Piece - Intermediate Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5011 - Baroque - Junior Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5012 - Concert Piece - junior Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5013 - Baroque - Beginner Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5014 - Concert Piece - Beginner Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Solos by Age
Selection from the RCM, CNCM, or CC syllabus
NOTE: In this section, String solo refers to Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass, or Harp.
Participant's choice
*TWO contrasting pieces are required for Silver Trophy eligibility
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5100 - Solo - Adult Non-Competitive (21 years and older) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5101 - Solo - 19 - 20 years | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5102 - Solo - 18 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5103 - Solo - 16 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5104 - Solo - 14 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5105 - Solo - 12 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5106 - Solo - 10 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5107 - Solo - 8 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5108 - Solo - 6 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5109 - Solo - Open Competitors Choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Ragtime/Jazz
Participant's Choice
Harp Classes by grade
Selections from the RCM, CNCM, or CC syllabus
(2 contrasting pieces)
Other plucked instruments
Participant's choice
(banjo, autoharp, mandolin, lute, ukulele, sitar, and other Asian instruments, etc.)
(See Rule #4 for Definitions of levels)
Spanish Guitar
(See Rule #4 for Definitions of levels)
Participant's choice
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5301 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Pre - beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5302 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5303 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5304 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5305 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5306 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Advanced or Associate | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5307 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Open (21 - 28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Classical Acoustic Guitar
Participant's choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5308 - Classical Guitar Solo - Level I - RCM, CNCM, or CC list | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5309 - Classical Guitar Solo - Level II - RCM, CNCM, or CC list | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5310 - Classical Guitar Solo - Level III - RCM, CNCM, or CC list | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5311 - Classical Guitar Solo - 16 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5312 - Classical Guitar Solo - 18 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5313 - Classical Guitar Solo - Open(Age 21 - 28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Jazz guitar
Participant's choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5314 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5315 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5316 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5317 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5318 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Advanced/Associate Level | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5319 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Open (21 - 28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Finger Style Guitar
Participant's choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5320 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5321 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5322 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5323 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5324 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Open (21 -28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Acoustic County Guitar
Participant's choice.
No amplifiers.
Acoustic Rock Guitar
Participant's choice.
No amplifiers.
Acoustic Pop Guitar
Participant's choice.
No amplifiers.
Electric Guitar
Participant's choice
(with amplifiers; NB - Participants should bring their own amps)
Sight Reading
In Classes 5501 to 5505, a test piece chosen by the Adjudicator will be presented to competitors at the time scheduled in the Program for the class to perform. (*All competitors will be removed from the performance room and brought in, one at a time, to play.) Competitors will have approximately one minute to study the test piece.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5501 - Beginner Sight Reading (Up to Level 2) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5502 - Junior Sight Reading (Level 3-5) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5503 - Intermediate Sight Reading (Level 6-7) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5504 - Senior Sight Reading (Level 8 -9) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5505 - Advanced Sight Reading (Level 10 and Associate Level) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5506 - Open Sight Reading (any level - Non - competitive) | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
Disney/Film/Showtunes
(Any stringed instrument, plucked or bowed)