2026 Syllabus - Solo - Violin

String Division participants may enter a maximum of SIX Solo classes in their chosen instrument.

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.

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.

Violin:

Violin classes are separated into three divisions. Junior, Intermediate and Senior.

• Participants may only enter ONE of the three divisions may only enter ONE of the three divisions. For example, if entering a Grade 6 class (Junior) you are ineligible to enter a Grade 7 class (Intermediate). In addition to these classes, participants may also enter classes in Non-Competitive.

Senior Violin:

• Participants are not restricted to entering a single level within the division.
• 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.

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.

 

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