Syllabus
Piano Concerto – Virtual Competition 2021
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 18 years old as of December 31, 2020 for graded, diploma and open classes.
Piano Concertos – Graded Levels
Definition: Piano Concertos are separate classes from the regular graded level piano classes.
a) Competitors can enter both a graded level class and a piano concerto class.
b) Competitors, if entered in the Open Piano Class may not use the same concerto (or partial movements thereof) in both classes.
Performance: Competitors must enter based on their level and age.
a) Performance must be from memory.
b) Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings or simply apply the specified time limit. The performance criteria and absolute maximum total performance times are as follows:
| Levels | Performance Requirements | MAXIMUM Time Limit |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary - Level 9 & Above Ages 10 & Under | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto | Twenty (20) minutes |
| Elementary - Level 8 & Below Ages 10 & Under | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto | Fifteen (15) minutes |
| Junior - Level 9 & Above Ages 11-12 | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto | Twenty (20) minutes |
| Junior - Level 8 & Below Ages 11-12 | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto | Fifteen (15) minutes |
| Intermediate - Level 9 & Above Ages 13-14 | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto | Twenty (20) minutes |
| Intermediate - Level 8 & Below Ages 13-14 | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto. | Fifteen (15) minutes |
| Senior Ages 15-16 | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto. | Twenty (20) minutes |
| Advanced Ages 17-18 | One fast movement of a concerto or a through-composed single movement concerto. | Twenty-five (25) minutes |
Additional Criteria:
a) It is the competitor’s responsibility to abide by any and all government guidelines regarding physical distancing as of the date you submit your video. Accompaniment can be by piano or orchestral back-track. Accepted accompaniment can include: Live, pre-recorded, back-tracks, etc.
The accompanists listed on our website have confirmed that they are willing to record accompaniments for you to use for your performance. It is up to the competitor, however, to contact them directly and pay for this arrangement.
b) Orchestral part for all concertos will be played on a second acoustic piano (upright or grand preferred) or digital keyboard.
c) Orchestral introductions by accompanists may be abridged.
d) The Italian Concerto by J.S. Bach is not permitted in this class.
e) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (separate document) must be strictly adhered to.