2026 Syllabus - Guitar - Classical
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.****
Classical Guitar - Solo
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.
Further selection(s), if applicable, is the competitor's choice but may not be another movement from the first selection.
One or more movements of a multi-movement work will be recognized as one selection only.
Slections must be at the same level and at the level at which the competitor is currently studying. If the competitor has taken an exam prior to December 31st, 2025, then they cannot enter that level.
Please note that unlike RCM and CC exam requirements, both selections must be the same grade/level for the Provincial Competition.
Competitors must refer carefully to either the RCM or CC syllabus to determine how many and which movements of a selection are required (i.e. one mvt., two mvts., or complete). Failure to play the required movements could result in disqualification.
Studies/Etudes, as listed in the RCM or CC syllabi, will be permitted. However, only one (1) of the pieces selected may be a Study/Etude. Popular pieces may not be substituted.
"Teacher's Choice" pieces are not permitted.
Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take piece choice into consideration.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:13101 - Classical Guitar - Level 1 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:n/a | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:13102 - Classical Guitar - Level 2 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:n/a | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:13103 - Classical Guitar - Level 3 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:n/a | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:13104 - Classical Guitar - Level 4 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:n/a | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:13105 - Classical Guitar - Level 5 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:n/a | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:13106 - Classical Guitar - Level 6 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:$150.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |
| Class:13107 - Classical Guitar - Level 7 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:$150.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |
| Class:13108 - Classical Guitar - Level 8 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes | Live:$150.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |
| Class:13109 - Classical Guitar - Level 9 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Twenty (20) minutes | Live:$150.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |
| Class:13110 - Classical Guitar - Level 10 Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabus. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Thirty (30) minutes | Live:$175.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |
| Class:13111 - Classical Guitar - Open Open Level competitors must be performing at the ARCT/A.Mus. level or above but do not have to have attained their associate degree. A minimum of two (2) contrasting pieces are required, however, you may add a third piece if it fits within the prescribed time limit of 45 minutes. At least one of the pieces must have been performed at the Local Festival. Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category. Pieces do not need to be listed in the RCM or CC Syllabi. Memorization is required. Maximum Performance Time Limit: Forty-five (45) minutes Minimum Performance Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Live:$200.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |
| Class:13112 - Classical Guitar - 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. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Twenty-Five (25) minutes | Live:$150.00 | Virtual:n/a | Register |