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.
Bach Concert Pieces - Senior Level Piano
No Preludes or Fugues.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44400 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44410 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44420 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Bach Prelude and Fugue - Senior Level Piano
Omit repeats.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44300 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44310 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44320 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Baroque - Senior Level Piano
Not to include Bach Prelude and Fugue or Bach Concert Pieces.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43100 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43110 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43120 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Beethoven - Senior Level Piano
Complete sonata for Diploma and Open. Omit repeats.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44000 - Level 10 Must indicate movements. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44010 - Diploma Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44020 - Open Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Canadian - Senior Level Piano
Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43700 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43710 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43720 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Chopin - Senior Level Piano
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44100 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44110 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44120 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Classical Sonata - Senior Level Piano
Not to include Mozart, Haydn, or Beethoven. Complete sonata for Diploma and Open. Omit repeats.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43200 - Level 10 Must indicate movements. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43210 - Diploma Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43220 - Open Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Concert Group - Senior Level Piano
- Three selections.
- Each selection must be contrasting in style and mood and be from three different stylistic periods.
- The performance is to take the form of a miniature recital.
- One Study or Popular Piece may be included.
- Two selections must be at the grade level entered; one selection may be one grade level higher, if desired.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44700 - Level 10 Time limit 40 minutes. | Fee:$95.00 | Closed |
| Class:44710 - Diploma Time limit 40 minutes. | Fee:$95.00 | Closed |
| Class:44720 - Open Time limit 40 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$95.00 | Closed |
Etude - Senior Level Piano
Etudes/Studies should be entered in these classes only, with the exception of Rachmaninoff which should be entered in the Rachmaninoff classes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44500 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44510 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44520 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Haydn - Senior Level Piano
Complete sonata for Diploma and Open. Omit repeats.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43900 - Level 10 Must indicate movements. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43910 - Diploma Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43920 - Open Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Impressionistic - Senior Level Piano
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43500 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43510 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43520 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Mozart - Senior Level Piano
Complete sonata for Diploma and Open. Omit repeats.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43800 - Level 10 Must indicate movements. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43810 - Diploma Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43820 - Open Complete sonata. Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Multiple Parts - Senior Level Piano
To include more than one movement of a Sonatina or Sonata, or multiple selections from a composer’s Suite, set of Preludes, or similar collection.
All parts must be related to the set and should not include various selections published by a composer.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44600 - Level 10 - Diploma Time limit 25 minutes. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
| Class:44610 - Open Time limit 25 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
Post Romantic - Senior Level Piano
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43400 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43410 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43420 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Rachmaninoff - Senior Level Piano
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:44200 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44210 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:44220 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Repertoire - Senior Level Piano
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43000 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43010 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43020 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
Romantic - Senior Level Piano
Not to include Post Romantic works or Chopin.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43300 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43310 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43320 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
20th and 21st Century - Senior Level Piano
Not to include Rachmaninoff.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:43600 - Level 10 Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43610 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:43620 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma or have previously won the respective Diploma level class. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |