Syllabus
Harp – Virtual Competition 2023
Open to anyone who resides or studies in the Province of Ontario or the Gatineau, Quebec area and has been recommended by their local festival.
The maximum age is 28 years old as of December 31, 2022 for graded, diploma and open classes.
Please note that there are separate non-competitive classes for adults 28 and over.
All Harp classes for the 2023 Festival will be virtual.
Harp – Graded Levels
Definition
Graded Level Classes are for competitors studying in one of the following conservatory levels: Grade/Level 1 through to Grade/Level 10. All harp classes will be through a Virtual Festival.
One original score of the music or purchased digital music with attached receipt for each selection must be shown on camera prior to the beginning of the performance.
Performance Requirements for Grades/Levels 1-10 (Virtual)
a) Competitors must perform two (2) selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
b) Both selections 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, 2022, then they cannot enter that level.
c) Please note that unlike RCM and CC exam requirements, both selections must be the same grade/level for the Provincial Competition.
d) “Teacher’s Choice” choice pieces are not permitted.
e) The absolute maximum total performance time is as follows:
Level 1 to Level 7 Fifteen (15) minutes
Level 8 & Level 9 Twenty (25) minutes
Level 10 Thirty-Five (35) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
f) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will consider choice of repertoire and balance of program in their adjudication
g) Performance must be from memory.
h) Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only.
i) 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.
j) Studies/Etudes, as listed in the CC or RCM syllabi, will be permitted. However, only 1 of the pieces selected may be a Study/Etude.
k) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/
Diploma Level Harp
Definition
Diploma classes are offered for competitors who are studying at the Conservatory Associate Level but have NOT completed the Associate Diploma as of December 31st, 2022. Competitors entering the diploma section can only have been studying at the ARCT/A.Mus. level for 2 years or less. If the competitor has been studying at this level longer than 2 years they must enter the Open Classical Harp Class.
One original score of the music or purchased digital music with attached receipt for each selection must be shown on camera prior to the beginning of the performance.
Performance Requirements for Diploma Level (Virtual)
a) Competitors must perform two (2) ARCT selections as listed in either the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabi. Both selections must be at the same level. Level 10 pieces and below are not permitted in this category.
b) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take choice of material into consideration.
c) Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only. If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two consecutive movements (a minuet and trio is considered one movement) must be performed, even if the RCM & CC Syllabi indicate that the complete piece is required. Playing the complete work is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.
d) “Teacher’s Choice” pieces are not permitted.
e) Performance must be from memory.
f) The absolute maximum performance time is forty (40) minutes.
There is no minimum performance time.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings or simply apply the specified time limit.
g) Accompaniment can be by acoustic piano only. Unless a selection is specifically written to be unaccompanied it must have accompaniment or the submission will be for adjudication only.
h) The accompanists listed on our website have confirmed that they are willing to record accompaniments for you to use for your performance if you do not have an accompanist already lined up. It is up to the competitor, however, to contact them directly and pay for this arrangement. https://omfa.ca/accompanists/
i) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/
Open Level Harp (ARCT)
Definition
Open Level competitors do not have to have attained their Associate degree, however they must be performing at the ARCT/A.Mus. level or above. Competitors who have been studying at this level for 2 or more years must enter this class.
One original score of the music or purchased digital music with attached receipt for each selection must be shown on camera prior to the beginning of the performance.
Performance Requirements for Open Level (Virtual)
a) At the Provincial level, Competitors will be given the opportunity to present a recital program that shows your virtuosity and should include different genres/eras/styles etc.
b) Performance must be from memory.
c) Competitors can play any number of pieces that fit into the designated time limit.
The absolute maximum performance time is sixty (60) minutes.
The absolute minimum performance time is fifteen (15) minutes.
d) Competitors will present a varied program with all selections at the ARCT level or above. They do not need to be listed in either the RCM or CC syllabi but should be equal in difficulty.
e) Pieces listed in lower levels (Levels 1-10) in the RCM or CC Syllabus are not permitted.
f) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take choice of repertoire into consideration.
g) Competitors may play any number of pieces that fit into the designated time limit.
h) Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only. If one selection is a sonata or concerto, at least two consecutive movements (a minuet and trio is considered one movement) must be performed, even if the RCM & CC Syllabi indicate that the complete piece is required. Playing the complete sonata or concerto is optional as long as it fits into the set time limit.
i) Accompaniment can be by acoustic piano only. Unless a piece is specifically written to be unaccompanied it must have accompaniment or the submission will be for adjudication only.
j) The accompanists listed on our website have confirmed that they are willing to record accompaniments for you to use for your performance if you do not have an accompanist already lined up. It is up to the competitor, however, to contact them directly and pay for this arrangement. https://omfa.ca/accompanists/
k) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (separate document) must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/
Adult Harp (Amateur)
Definition:
Adult Harp (must be amateurs) is open to any adult over the age of 29 as of December 31, 2022.
There are three levels of adult harp
• Ages 21 and up – 5 Years of Training or Less
• Ages 21 and up – 6 to 9 Years of Training
• Ages 21 and up – 10 Years of Training or More
Performance Requirements for Adult Levels:
a) Competitors must perform two (2) selections from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus.
e) The absolute maximum total performance time is as follows:
5 Years of Training or Less Fifteen (15) minutes
6 to 9 Years of Training Twenty (25) minutes
10 Years of Training or More Thirty-Five (35) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
f) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will consider choice of repertoire and balance of program in their adjudication
g) Performance must be from memory.
h) Competitors may count one or more movements of a multi-movement work as one selection only.
i) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/