2026 Syllabus - Solo - Classical Guitar
Guitar Division participants may enter a maximum of FOUR Solo classes.
Repertoire & Class Selection:
- Syllabi of the major Canadian examination bodies provide guidance in making suitable choices regarding repertoire levels. Repertoire not included in a Canadian syllabus must be at the appropriate level for the class. If conservatory examination requirements indicate that the repertoire should be performed as one unit, it may be performed as one unit at the Festival.
- Participants may enter one grade level higher in any one class. For example, Level 7 Classical and Level 8 Baroque.
- Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class.
Important:
- Participants must enter the age they are as of December 31st, 2025 when registering.
- Once a piece has been performed it may not be performed again in another class.
- Participants who have achieved first place may not perform again in the same class the following year, except in "Open" classes.
- Accurate performance times are necessary for class scheduling, and to avoid disqualification for exceeding class time limits.
- To be eligible for recommendation to the Provincial Festival, the maximum age for any competitor will be 22 in all disciplines.
In addition to this syllabus, please ensure you have thoroughly read all of the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS.
Preliminary, Levels 1 - 2 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:25500 - Classical, Romantic & 20th/21st Century Repertoire Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:26000 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Time limit 7 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:25000 - Traditional, Renaissance & Baroque Repertoire Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
| Class:29100 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$50.00 | Closed |
Levels 3 - 4 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:22000 - Classical & Romantic Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:26500 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 12 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:24000 - Late Romantic, 20th & 21st Century Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:20000 - Traditional, Renaissance & Baroque Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:29110 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Level 5 - 6 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:22010 - Classical & Romantic Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:26510 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:24010 - Late Romantic, 20th & 21st Century Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:20010 - Traditional, Renaissance & Baroque Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:29120 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 5 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Level 7 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21020 - Baroque Time limit 7 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:20020 - Renaissance Time limit 7 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:22020 - Classical & Romantic Time limit 7 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:26520 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:29130 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 7 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Level 8 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:24030 - 20th & 21st Century Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:21030 - Baroque Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:20030 - Renaissance Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:22030 - Classical & Romantic Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:26530 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:29140 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Level 9 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20040 - Renaissance, Baroque & Baroque Style Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:24040 - 20th & 21st Century Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:26540 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:22040 - Romantic & National Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:29150 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Level 10 - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:23500 - National Styles Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:20050 - Renaissance, Baroque & Baroque-Style Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:24050 - 20th & 21st Century Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:22050 - Classical & Classical Style Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:26550 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 30 minutes. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
| Class:29160 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
Diploma - Guitar
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:23600 - Neo-Romantic & National Styles Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:20070 - Works of J.S. Bach Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:24060 - 20th & 21st Century Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:22060 - Classical & Romantic Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:26560 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 30 minutes. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
| Class:29170 - Contemporary/Popular Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
Open - Guitar
Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:27000 - Concerto Orchestral part to be played by piano. Movement(s) must be stated at registration. Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:20060 - Renaissance, Baroque & Baroque Style Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:23700 - Neo-Romantic & National Styles Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:24070 - 20th & 21st Century Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:22070 - Classical & Romantic Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:26570 - Concert Group THREE contrasting pieces from any era. Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital. Two selections must be at the level entered; One selection may be one level higher, if desired. Time limit 30 minutes. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
| Class:29180 - Contempoary/Popular Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |