2026 Syllabus - Strings - Popular
The selection must have been performed at the Local Festival and received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
Competitors must perform a selection from any of the following genres: contemporary, pop, pop/ folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country.
Not Permitted
• Rap and Hip Hop
• Songs listed in the RCM or CC Classical Syllabi
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.****
Popular Strings - Solo
| Class | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:16501 - Popular Strings - Beginner Level - Ages 6-8 Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Eight (8) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16502 - Popular Strings - Primary Level - Ages 9-10 Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Eight (8) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16503 - Popular Strings - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Eight (8) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16504 - Popular Strings - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16505 - Popular Strings - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16506 - Popular Strings - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16507 - Popular Strings - Advanced Level Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Fifteen (15) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |
| Class:16508 - Popular Strings - Adults - Ages 29 and Above Competitors may perform only one (1) selection that was performed at the Local Festival. All selections in this category must be covers from commercial artists. Memorization is required. Time Limit: Ten (10) minutes | Virtual:$85.00 | Register |