Syllabus
Syllabus
POPULAR PIANO – 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 all levels except Adult.
Please note that there are separate classes for amateur adults 29 years and over.
Virtual Festival: Beginner & Primary Levels
Live Festival: Elementary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Advanced & Adult Levels
POPULAR PIANO – Beginner & Primary Levels (Virtual Festival)
Definition
Age-based Beginner and Primary Popular Piano classes are offered to competitors through a Virtual Festival.
Beginner Level: Competitors between the ages of 6-8 as of December 31, 2022
Primary Level: Competitors between the ages of 9-10 as of December 31, 2022
One original score of the music or purchased digital receipt must be shown on camera prior to beginning of the performance.
Performance Requirements for Beginner and Primary Popular Piano Levels
a) Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections in any of the following genres: pop, pop/ folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country. Selections should be covers from commercial artists in these genres.
b) Selections from Conservatory Canada (CC) Contemporary Idioms Piano lists and the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Lists (RCM) are eligible.
c) Selections that are NOT permitted:
• Rap and Hip Hop
• Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical piano syllabi
d) All selections must be played from memory.
e) Competitors will be judged on their choice of selections, interpretation, contrasting tempi, style, vocal quality and age appropriateness.
f) The absolute maximum performance times are as follows:
Beginner: Ages 6-8: Ten (10) Minutes.
Primary: Ages 9-10: Ten (10) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
g) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (separate document) must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/
POPULAR PIANO – Elementary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Advanced & Adult Levels (Live Festival)
Definition
Age-based Popular Piano classes are offered to competitors through a Live Festival as follows:
Elementary Level: Competitors between the ages of 11-12 as of December 31, 2022
Junior Level: Competitors between the ages of 13-14 as of December 31, 2022
Intermediate Level: Competitors between the ages of 15-16 as of December 31, 2022
Senior Level: Competitors between the ages of 17-18 as of December 31, 2022
Advanced Level: Competitors between the ages of 19-28 as of December 31, 2022
Adult Level: Competitors must be 29 and older as of December 31, 2022
One original score of the music or purchased digital receipt must be presented at the welcome desk to be given to the adjudicator.
Performance Requirements for Elementary, Junior, Intermediate, Senior, Advanced and Adult Popular Piano Levels
a) Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting selections in any of the following genres: pop, pop/ folk, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz or country. Selections should be covers from commercial artists in these genres.
b) Selections from Conservatory Canada (CC) Contemporary Idioms Piano lists and the Royal Conservatory of Music Popular Lists (RCM) are eligible.
c) Selections that are NOT permitted:
• Rap and Hip Hop
• Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical piano syllabi
d) All selections must be played from memory.
e) Competitors will be judged on their choice of selections, interpretation, contrasting tempi, style, vocal quality and age appropriateness.
f) The absolute maximum performance times are as follows:
Elementary: Ages 11-12: Ten (10) minutes
Junior: Ages 13-14: Ten (10) minutes
Intermediate: Ages 15-16: Fifteen (15) minutes
Senior: Ages 17-18: Fifteen (15) minutes
Advanced: Ages 19-28: Fifteen (15) minutes
Adult: Ages 29+: Fifteen (15) minutes
There is no minimum performance time.
g) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (separate document) must be strictly adhered to. https://omfa.ca/syllabus/