2026 Syllabus - Chinese Instruments
One of the selections must have been performed at the Local Festival and received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator. The second selection is the competitor's choice but must follow the rules of this category.
Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take selection choice into consideration.
Titles of pieces may be submitted in the original language. English translation is not required but would be appreciated.
Performers will need to specify the instrument they are playing (in English) - i.e. erhu, guzheng, ruan, yaneqin, dizi, suona etc.).
General Rules
All competitors must be an amateur. Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/amateur-vs-professional
No announcement of name or selection is permitted prior to your performance.
Live Festival - originals must be provided at the time of registration.
Virtual Festival - a pdf of the music must be uploaded at the time of registration.
It is important to note that if the Festival office has to contact you because of incomplete information (i.e. missing movements, pieces at the wrong grade level, etc.) will result in an additional $25 charge. Failure to pay the charge will result in disqualification and refunds will not be given.
All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (omfa.ca/festival/rules-and-regulations) must be strictly adhered to.
****All of the requirements for video submissions are detailed in the red Virtual Submission Requirements button.****
Chinese Instruments - Solo - Plucked Instruments
| Class | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:11101 - Chinese Instruments - Beginner - Ages 6-8 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11102 - Chinese Instruments - Primary - Ages 9-10 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11103 - Chinese Instruments - Elementary - Ages 11-12 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11104 - Chinese Instruments - Junior - Ages 13-14 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11105 - Chinese Instruments - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:11106 - Chinese Instruments - Senior - Ages 17-18 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |
| Class:11107 - Chinese Instruments - Advanced - Ages 19-28 Competitors must perform three (3) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes | Virtual:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:11108 - Chinese Instruments - Amateur Adult - Ages 29 and Above Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |
Chinese Instruments - Solo - Bowed Instruments
| Class | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:11201 - Chinese Instruments - Beginner - Ages 6-8 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11202 - Chinese Instruments - Primary - Ages 9-10 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11203 - Chinese Instruments - Elementary - Ages 11-12 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11204 - Chinese Instruments - Junior - Ages 13-14 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11205 - Chinese Instruments - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:11206 - Chinese Instruments - Senior - Ages 17-18 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |
| Class:11207 - Chinese Instruments - Advanced - Ages 19-28 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes | Virtual:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:11208 - Chinese Instruments - Amateur Adult - Ages 29 and Above Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |
Chinese Instruments - Solo - Other Instruments
| Class | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:11301 - Chinese Instruments - Beginner - Ages 6-8 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11302 - Chinese Instruments - Primary - Ages 9-10 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11303 - Chinese Instruments - Elementary - Ages 11-12 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11304 - Chinese Instruments - Junior - Ages 13-14 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:11305 - Chinese Instruments - Intermediate - Ages 15-16 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$100.00 | Register |
| Class:11306 - Chinese Instruments - Senior - Ages 17-18 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |
| Class:11307 - Chinese Instruments - Advanced - Ages 19-28 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes | Virtual:$125.00 | Register |
| Class:11308 - Chinese Instruments - Amateur Adult - Ages 29 and Above Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$115.00 | Register |