2026 Syllabus - Strings
rules & regs
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 | Closed |
| Class:5002 - Sonata Advanced Open Participant's choice - TWO contrasting movements | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5003 - J.S. Bach Advanced Open Participant's choice - One movement | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5004 - Concert Piece Advanced Open Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5005 - Concerto - Senior Participant's choice - First OR Last movement | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5006 - Sonata - Senior Participant's choice - First movement | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5007 - Concert Piece - Senior Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5008 - Concerto - Intermediate Participant's choice - First OR Last movement | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5009 - Sonata - Intermediate Participant's choice - Any ONE movement | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5010 - Concert Piece - Intermediate Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5011 - Baroque - Junior Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5012 - Concert Piece - junior Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5013 - Baroque - Beginner Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5014 - Concert Piece - Beginner Participant's choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
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 | Closed |
| Class:5101 - Solo - 19 - 20 years | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5102 - Solo - 18 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5103 - Solo - 16 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5104 - Solo - 14 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5105 - Solo - 12 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5106 - Solo - 10 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5107 - Solo - 8 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5108 - Solo - 6 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5109 - Solo - Open Competitors Choice | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Ragtime/Jazz
Participant's Choice
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5110a - Senior level | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5110b - Intermediate level | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5110c - Junior level | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5110d - Beginner level | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Harp Classes by grade
Selections from the RCM, CNCM, or CC syllabus
(2 contrasting pieces)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5111 - Harp Level 4 - 5 | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5112 - Harp Level 6 - 8 | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5113 - Harp Level 9 - 10 | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5114 - Harp Level 10 or associate level | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Other plucked instruments
Participant's choice
(banjo, autoharp, mandolin, lute, ukulele, sitar, and other Asian instruments, etc.)
(See Rule #4 for Definitions of levels)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5115 - Beginner solo | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5116 - Junior solo | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5117 - Intermediate solo | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5118 - Senior level solo | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Spanish Guitar
(See Rule #4 for Definitions of levels)
Participant's choice
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5301 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Pre - beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5302 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5303 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5304 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5305 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5306 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Advanced | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5307 - Spanish Guitar Solo - Open (21 - 28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Classical Acoustic Guitar
Participant's choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5308 - Classical Guitar Solo - Level I - RCM or CC list | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5309 - Classical Guitar Solo - Level II - RCM or CC list | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5310 - Classical Guitar Solo - Level III - RCM or CC list | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5311 - Classical Guitar Solo - 16 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5312 - Classical Guitar Solo - 18 years and under | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5313 - Classical Guitar Solo - Open(Age 21 - 28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Jazz guitar
Participant's choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5314 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5315 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5316 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5317 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5318 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Advanced Level | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5319 - Jazz Guitar Solo - Open (21 - 28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Finger Style Guitar
Participant's choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5320 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5321 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5322 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5323 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5324 - Finger Style Guitar Solo- Open (21 -28 years) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Acoustic County Guitar
Participant's choice.
No amplifiers.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5410 - Country - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5411 - Country - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5412 - Country – Intermediate/Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Acoustic Rock Guitar
Participant's choice.
No amplifiers.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5413 - Rock Guitar - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5414 - Rock - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5415 - Rock Guitar - Intermediate/Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Acoustic Pop Guitar
Participant's choice.
No amplifiers.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5416 - Pop Guitar - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5417 - Pop Guitar - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5418 - Pop Guitar - Country - Intermediate/Senior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Electric Guitar
Participant's choice
(with amplifiers; NB - Participants should bring their own amps)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5420 - Beginner | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5021 - Junior | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5422 - Intermediate | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5423 - Senior/Advanced | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
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 | Closed |
| Class:5502 - Junior Sight Reading (Level 3-5) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5503 - Intermediate Sight Reading (Level 6-8) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5504 - Senior Sight Reading (Level 9 -10) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5505 - Advanced Sight Reading | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5506 - Open Sight Reading (any level - Non - competitive) | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
Disney/Film/Showtunes
(Any stringed instrument, plucked or bowed)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:5510 - Senior – 2 contrasting pieces required | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5511 - Intermediate - 2 contrasting pieces required | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5512 - Junior - one piece required | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |
| Class:5513 - Beginner - one piece required | Fee:$20.00 | Closed |