Hamilton Music Festival

Strings Syllabus

Own Choice - Any Repertoire - 401

One selection, own choice. Repertoire can be, but doesn't have to be, from the RCM or CC syllabus. Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass. Instrument mus be identified on registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40101 Less than 1 year of study $27.00
40102 1 to 2 years of study $27.00
40103 2 to 3 years of study $30.00
40104 Over 3 years of study $32.00

Double Bass - 402

One selection from the RCM Syllabus.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40201 Introductory $27.00
40202 Grades 1 and 2 $27.00
40203 Grades 3 and 4 $27.00
40204 Grade 5 $30.00

List A - 403

One selection from the current RCM or CC Syllabus, List A. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40301 Preparatory Level - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40302 Preparatory Level - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40303 Grade/Level 1 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40304 Grade/Level 1 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40305 Grade/Level 2 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40306 Grade/Level 2 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40307 Grade/Level 3 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40308 Grade/Level 3 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40309 Grade/Level 4 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40310 Grade/Level 4 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40311 Grade/Level 5 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40312 Grade/Level 5 - Lower Strings Cello $30.00
40313 Grade/Level 6 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40314 Grade/Level 6 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40315 Grade/Level 7 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40316 Grade/Level 7 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40317 Grade/Level 8 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40318 Grade/Level 8 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40319 Grade/Level 9 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40320 Grade/Level 9 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40321 Grade/Level 10 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40322 Grade/Level 10 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40323 Associate/Diploma - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40324 Associate/Diploma - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00
40325 Post-Associate/Open - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40326 Post-Associate/Open - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00

List B - 404

One selection from the current RCM or CC Syllabus, List B. Sonatas and Sonatinas do not have to be memorized. Selections are to be performed as outlined in the RCM or CC syllabus. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40401 Preparatory Level - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40402 Preparatory Level - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40403 Grade/Level 1 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40404 Grade/Level 1 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40405 Grade/Level 2 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40406 Grade/Level 2 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40407 Grade/Level 3 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40408 Grade/Level 3 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40409 Grade/Level 4 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40410 Grade/Level 4 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40411 Grade/Level 5 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40412 Grade/Level 5 - Lower Strings Cello $30.00
40413 Grade/Level 6 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40414 Grade/Level 6 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40415 Grade/Level 7 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40416 Grade/Level 7 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40417 Grade/Level 8 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40418 Grade/Level 8 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40419 Grade/Level 9 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40420 Grade/Level 9 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40421 Grade/Level 10 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40422 Grade/Level 10 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40423 Associate/Diploma - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40424 Associate/Diploma - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00
40425 Post-Associate/Open - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40426 Post-Associate/Open - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00

List C - 405

One selection from the current RCM or CC syllabus, List C. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40501 Preparatory Level - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40502 Preparatory Level - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40503 Grade/Level 1 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40504 Grade/Level 1 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40505 Grade/Level 2 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40506 Grade/Level 2 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40507 Grade/Level 3 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40508 Grade/Level 3 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40509 Grade/Level 4 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40510 Grade/Level 4 - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40511 Grade/Level 5 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40512 Grade/Level 5 - Lower Strings Cello $30.00
40513 Grade/Level 6 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40514 Grade/Level 6 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40515 Grade/Level 7 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40516 Grade/Level 7 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40517 Grade/Level 8 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40518 Grade/Level 8 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40519 Grade/Level 9 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40520 Grade/Level 9 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40521 Grade/Level 10 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40522 Grade/Level 10 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40523 Associate/Diploma - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40524 Associate/Diploma - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00
40525 Post-Associate/Open - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40526 Post-Associate/Open - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00

List D - 406

One selection from the current RCM or CC syllabus, List D. Instrument must be identified on the registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40601 Grade/Level 8 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40602 Grade/Level 8 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40603 Grade/Level 9 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40604 Grade/Level 9 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40605 Grade/Level 10 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40606 Grade/Level 10 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40607 Associate/Diploma - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40608 Associate/Diploma - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00
40609 Post-Associate/Open - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40610 Post-Associate/Open - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00

Studies/?tudes - 407

One selection from current RCM or CC Syllabus. Although performing from memory is encouraged, it is not mandatory for Studies/?tudes. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40701 Preparatory Level - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40702 Preparatory Level - Lower Strings Cello $27.00
40703 Grade/Level 1 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40704 Grade/Level 1 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $27.00
40705 Grade/Level 2 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40706 Grade/Level 2 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $27.00
40707 Grade/Level 3 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40708 Grade/Level 3 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $27.00
40709 Grade/Level 4 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $27.00
40710 Grade/Level 4 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $27.00
40711 Grade/Level 5 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40712 Grade/Level 5 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40713 Grade/Level 6 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40714 Grade/Level 6 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40715 Grade/Level 7 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40716 Grade/Level 7 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40717 Grade/Level 8 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $30.00
40718 Grade/Level 8 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $30.00
40719 Grade/Level 9 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40720 Grade/Level 9 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40721 Grade/Level 10 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $32.00
40722 Grade/Level 10 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $32.00
40723 Associate/Diploma - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40724 Associate/Diploma - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00
40725 Post-Associate/Open - Upper Strings Violin or Viola $36.00
40726 Post-Associate/Open - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass $36.00

Concert Class: Any Repertoire - 408

Violin, Viola, Cello or Double Bass. Two solo works of equal difficulty showing stylistic balance. No pop, concertos or sonatas. Selections can be, but don't have to be from the RCM or CC Syllabus. Appropriateness of selections will be considered in the marks. Instrument must be identified on registration form.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40801 Preparatory Level - Upper Level Violin or Viola. Maximum 6 Minutes $37.00
40802 Preparatory Level - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 6 Minutes $37.00
40803 Grade/Level 1 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40804 Grade/Level 1 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40805 Grade/Level 2 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola, Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40806 Grade/Level 2 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40807 Grade/Level 3 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40808 Grade/Level 3 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40809 Grade/Level 4 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40810 Grade/Level 4 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 Minutes $37.00
40811 Grade/Level 5 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 15 Minutes $40.00
40812 Grade/Level 5 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 Minutes $40.00
40813 Grade/Level 6 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 15 minutes $40.00
40814 Grade/Level 6 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 minutes $40.00
40815 Grade/Level 7 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 15 minutes $40.00
40816 Grade/Level 7 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 15 minutes $40.00
40817 Grade/Level 8 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 25 minutes $40.00
40818 Grade/Level 8 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 25 minutes $40.00
40819 Grade/Level 9 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 25 minutes $42.00
40820 Grade/Level 9 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 25 minutes $42.00
40821 Grade/Level 10 - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 35 minutes $42.00
40822 Grade/Level 10 - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 35 minutes $42.00
40823 Associate/Diploma - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 40 minutes $46.00
40824 Associate/Diploma - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 40 minutes $46.00
40825 Post-Associate/Open - Upper Strings Violin or Viola. Maximum 40 minutes $46.00
40826 Post-Associate/Open - Lower Strings Cello or Double Bass. Maximum 40 minutes $46.00

Duets - 409

One selection, own choice. Two of the same instrument. Instruments must be identified on registration form. Please enter at your current grade/level. Your selection should be at an appropriate level. Teacher must register the duet. Memorization is not required. Bernice Bennett Memorial Music Scholarship for Duet: for duet participants, ages 12 - 18, in any discipline.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
40901 Beginner: Pre-Grade/Level 1 $32.00
40902 Grades/Levels 1 to 3 $32.00
40903 Grades/Levels 4 to 6 $34.00
40904 Grades/Levels 7 and 8 $34.00
40905 Grades/Levels 9 and 10 $36.00
40906 Associate and Post-Associate $42.00

String Quartets - 410

Two violins, one viola and one cello. One selection, own choice. No pop. All members of the quartet must be playing at a level within the specified range. Teacher must register the quartet and list all participants.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41001 Up to grade 4 Maximum 5 Minutes $38.00
41002 Up to grade 7 Maximum 5 Minutes $38.00
41003 Up to grade 10 Maximum 10 Minutes $38.00
41004 Open Maximum 15 Minutes $42.00

Chamber Ensembles - 411

Music written for three, four or five instruments played with one instrument to a 'part,' all the parts having equal importance. Two contrasting selections. To determine which level to enter, competitors should go by the highest level/grade of the competitors. Teacher must register the ensemble. Please register with a group name.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41101 Beginner (Levels/Grades 1 to 4) Maximum 30 minutes $38.00
41102 Junior (Grades/Levels 5 to 7) Maximum 30 minutes $38.00
41103 Intermediate (Grades/Levels 8 to 10) Maximum 30 minutes $38.00
41104 Senior (Grades/Levels 10 & up) Maximum 45 minutes $42.00

Small Ensembles: Up to Six Performers - 412

Any combination of stringed instruments with 2 to 6 players, excluding string quartets (see class 410.) One selection, own choice. No pop. Members should be within the grade range specified for each class. Teacher must register the ensemble. Please register the ensemble with a group name.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41201 Up to Grade/Level 4 Maximum 5 Minutes $40.00
41202 Up to Grade/Level 7 Maximum 5 Minutes $40.00
41203 Up to Grade/Level 10 Maximum 10 Minutes $40.00
41204 Open Maximum 10 Minutes $44.00

Small Ensembles: Seven to Fourteen Performers - 413

Any combination of stringed instruments with 7 to 14 players. One selection, own choice. No pop. Members should be within the grade range specified for each class. Teacher must register the ensemble.. Please register the ensemble with a group name.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41301 Up to Grade/Level 4 Maximum 8 Minutes $42.00
41302 Up to Grade/Level 7 Maximum 8 minutes $42.00
41303 Up to Grade/Level 10 Maximum 12 Minutes $42.00
41304 Open Maximum 12 minutes $46.00

Small Ensembles: Concert Class - 414

Groups with 4 to 15 members. Two contrasting selections. Teacher must register the ensemble. Please register the ensemble with a group name.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41401 Majority of members under 10 years Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41402 Majority of members under 12 years Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41403 Majority of members under 14 years Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41404 Majority of members under 16 years Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41405 Majority of members under 19 years Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41406 Majority of members over 19 years Maximum 20 minutes $48.00

10 to 30 Piece String Orchestras - 415

Any combination of stringed instruments. Own choice of two contrasting pieces. Teacher must register the orchestra. Please register the orchestra with a group name.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41501 16 years and under Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41502 18 years and under Maximum 25 minutes $48.00
41503 19 years and over Maximum 25 minutes $48.00

30 to 50 Piece Orchestras - 416

Any combination of stringed instruments. Own choice of two contrasting pieces. Teacher must register the orchestra. Please register the orchestra with a group name.

Class Code Age / Level Selections / Restrictions Fee
41601 16 years and under Maximum 20 minutes $48.00
41602 18 years and under Maximum 25 minutes $48.00
41603 19 years and over Maximum 25 minutes $48.00