2026 Syllabus - Solo - Piano

Important:

• PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED FIRST PLACE IN A CLASS MAY NOT PERFORM AGAIN IN THE SAME CLASS THE FOLLOWING YEAR, EXCEPT IN "OPEN" CLASSES.
• Participants must enter the age they are as of December 31st, 2025 when registering.
• Piano Division participants may enter a maximum of SIX Solo classes plus ONE Concerto class.
• Once a piece has been performed it may not be performed again in another class.
• 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.
• A pedal extender will be provided by the festival.

Levelled Piano classes are separated into three divisions: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior:

• Participants may only enter ONE of the three graded divisions. For example, if entering a Level 5 class (Junior) you are ineligible to enter a Level 6 class (Intermediate).

• In addition to these classes, participants may also enter the Age Repertoire Classes and Concerto Classes which include classes divided by age.

Junior & Intermediate Division:

• Level 6 has been moved to the Intermediate Division to comply with the PABC syllabus.
• Participants may enter one level higher in any one class if the classes are within the same division. For example, Level 2 (Junior) Classical and Level 3 (Junior) Baroque.
• Studies may only be played in the Studies and Popular Piece classes.
  Exception: One Study or Popular Piece is allowed in a Concert Group Class.
• Preparatory Levels should follow the guidelines in the RCM Syllabus.

Senior Division:

• Participants are not restricted to entering a single level within the division.
• Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class.
• Studies are to be played in the Etude classes.
  Exception: Rachmaninoff should be entered in the Rachmaninoff class. One Study/Etude is allowed in a Concert Group Class.

Repertoire 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. 

 

In addition to this syllabus, please ensure you have thoroughly read all of the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS.