2026 Syllabus - Solo - Strings
String Division participants may enter a maximum of SIX Solo classes in their chosen instrument.
Important:
- PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED FIRST PLACE 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.
- 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.
All Strings
- Participants may have someone else tune their instrument.
- Concertos are understood to also include Concertinos and Concerted works.
- Sonatas are understood to include Sonatas and Sonatinas.
- One selection only per class unless otherwise indicated in specific class requirements.
- Sonatas may be played with original score/parts.
Exception: memorization is mandatory in the “Recital Class – Excellence” categories, including sonatas.
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.
- Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered.
- Participants may enter one grade level higher in any one class. For example, Level 7 Classical and Level 8 Baroque.
In addition to this syllabus, please ensure you have thoroughly read all of the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS.
Bach - Bass
One selection or movement. Movement must be stated at registration.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57200 - 12 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:57210 - 14 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57220 - 16 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57230 - 18 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57240 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
Baroque Sonata - Bass
- One or more movements. Movement(s) must be stated at registration.
- Baroque is understood to include music written within the Baroque era, circa 1600-1750, or music whose structure is written in the Baroque style.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57300 - 12 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:57310 - 14 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57320 - 16 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57330 - 18 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57340 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
Concert Group - Bass
- 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 allowed.
- Two selections must at the grade level chosen; one selection may be one grade level higher, if desired.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57600 - 12 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57610 - 14 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57620 - 16 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57630 - 18 years and under Time limit 25 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:57640 - Open Time limit 30 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
Concerto - Bass
- One or more movements. Movements must be stated at registration.
- Concerto or concertino.
- Orchestral part to be played by piano.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57700 - 12 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57710 - 14 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57720 - 16 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57730 - 18 years and under Time limit 25 minutes. | Fee:$75.00 | Closed |
| Class:57740 - Open Time limit 30 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$80.00 | Closed |
Bass Repertoire
No concertos or sonatas.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57100 - Grade 5-6 Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:57110 - Grade 7 Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:57120 - Grade 8 Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:57130 - Grade 9 Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57140 - Grade 10 Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57150 - Diploma Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57160 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
Romantic - Bass
Romantic refers to a sylistic period positioned approximately between 1830–1900. It includes composers such as Chopin, Liszt, and Rachmaninoff. Music entered in this category must reflect this stylistic time period.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57500 - 12 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:57510 - 14 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57520 - 16 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57530 - 18 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57540 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
Sonata - Bass
- One or more movements. Movement(s) must be stated at Registration.
- Not to include Baroque sonatas.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:57400 - 12 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:57410 - 14 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57420 - 16 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:57430 - 18 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| Class:57440 - Open Time limit 20 minutes. *Open classes are for participants who have completed their Diploma, OR are over 18 years of age OR have previously won the respective Diploma level class. There are no restrictions on the number of years the Open division classes may be entered. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |