2026 Syllabus - Solo - Harp

Harp 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.

Celtic and Folk - Harp

ClassFee
Class:35500 - Level 2

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:35510 - Level 4

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:35520 - Level 6

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:35530 - Level 8

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:35540 - Level 9

Lever Harp only. Time limit 8 minutes. 

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:35550 - Level 10

Pedal Harp only. Time limit 12 minutes. 

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:35560 - Diploma

Pedal Harp only. Time limit 12 minutes. 

Fee:$60.00Closed

Classical - Harp

ClassFee
Class:32000 - Level 2

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:32010 - Level 4

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:32020 - Level 6

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:32030 - Level 8

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:32040 - Level 9

Lever Harp only. Time limit 8 minutes. 

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:32050 - Level 10

Pedal Harp only. Time limit 12 minutes. 

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:32060 - Diploma

Pedal Harp only. Time limit 12 minutes. 

Fee:$60.00Closed

Concert Group - Harp

  • Own Choice.
  • Three selections. Must be contrasting in style and mood and from three different eras.
  • Performance is to take the form of a miniature recital.
  • One movement of a sonata or sonatina may be included.
  • One Study may be included.
  • Two selections must at the grade level entered; one selection may be one grade level higher, if desired.
ClassFee
Class:36000 - Grade 2

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:36010 - Grade 4

Time limit 15 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:36020 - Grade 6

Time limit 20 minutes.

Fee:$70.00Closed
Class:36030 - Grade 8

Time limit 25 minutes.

Fee:$75.00Closed
Class:36040 - Grade 9

Time limit 30 minutes. Lever Harp only.

Fee:$80.00Closed
Class:36050 - Grade 10

Time limit 40 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$90.00Closed
Class:36060 - Diploma

Time limit 40 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$90.00Closed

Concerto - Harp

  • One or more movements. Movement(s) must be stated at registration.
  • Orchestral part to be played by piano.
ClassFee
Class:37000 - Open

Time limit 20 minutes.

Fee:$70.00Closed

20th & 21st Century - Harp

  • Not to include Popular or Jazz.
  • May include selections from 1900 to present.
ClassFee
Class:34000 - Level 2

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:34010 - Level 4

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:34020 - Level 6

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:34030 - Level 8

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:34040 - Level 9

Time limit 8 minutes. Lever Harp only.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:34050 - Level 10

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:34060 - Diploma

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Orchestral Excerpts - Harp

Own choice of a selection of cadenza or movements from the RCM or equivalent syllabus.

ClassFee
Class:35000 - Level 10

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:35010 - Diploma

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Renaissance and Baroque - Harp

ClassFee
Class:31000 - Level 2

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:31010 - Level 4

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:31020 - Level 6

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:31030 - Level 8

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:31040 - Level 9

Time limit 8 minutes. Lever Harp only.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:31050 - Level 10

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:31060 - Diploma

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Romantic and Impressionistic - Harp

ClassFee
Class:33000 - Level 2

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:33010 - Level 4

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:33020 - Level 6

Time limit 5 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:33030 - Level 8

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:33040 - Level 9

Time limit 8 minutes. Lever Harp only.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:33050 - Level 10

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:33060 - Diploma

Time limit 12 minutes. Pedal Harp only.

Fee:$60.00Closed