2026 Syllabus - Piano
Classical Solo (Beginner - Level 5)
Performance Requirements
- Competitor Age is as of January 1st, 2026.
- If your Age and Grade Level doesn't match, please look at the Graded Classical Solo category.
- Competitors must perform one (1) selection from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabi. Teacher's choice/substitutions are NOT allowed.
- Select classes allow two (2) selections. (Etude Class Level 3, 4, & 5)
- Provide all necessary details of your selections, including accurate timing. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
Provincial Qualifications
- Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level (Level 1 - 5) will be recommended between Classical Solo and Graded Classical Solo categories. Provincial competition (OMFA) will be held virtually.
- Competitors must compete in at least 2 classes and receive a minimum mark of 85 in order to receive a recommendation.
Only students who receive a recommendation may compete at OMFA Provincials.
Please refer to the OMFA Syllabus page for detailed information and requirements.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:05000 - Beginner Primer Level (5 and Under) - Selection from Beginner Method Books | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05001 - Beginner Primer Level (5 and Under) - Selection in a Baroque or Classical Style | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05002 - Beginner Primer Level (5 and Under) - Selection by a Canadian Composer | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05003 - Preparatory A Level (6 and Under) - Selection from RCM/CC Prep A/Pre-Grade 1 | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05004 - Preparatory A Level (6 and Under) - Selection from Beginner Method Books | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05005 - Preparatory A Level (6 and Under) - Teacher's choice (equal difficulty to RCM/CC Prep A/Pre-Grade 1) | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05006 - Preparatory A Level (6 and Under) - Canadian Composers from RCM/CC Prep A/Pre-Grade 1 | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05007 - Preparatory B Level (7 and Under) - Selection from RCM/CC Prep B/Pre-Grade 1 | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05008 - Preparatory B Level (7 and Under) - Selection from Beginner Method Books | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05009 - Preparatory B Level (7 and Under) - Teacher's choice (equal difficulty to RCM/CC Prep B/Pre-Grade 1) | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05010 - Preparatory B Level (7 and Under) - Canadian Composers from RCM/CC Prep B/Pre-Grade 1 | Earlybird:$22.00 | Closed |
| Class:05011 - Level 1 (8 and Under) - List A/Group 1 | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05012 - Level 1 (8 and Under) - List B/Group 2 | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05013 - Level 1 (8 and Under) - List C - Inventions | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05014 - Level 1 (8 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05015 - Level 1 (8 and Under) - Etudes (1 Selection) | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05016 - Level 2 (9 and Under) - List A/Group 1 | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05017 - Level 2 (9 and Under) - List B/Group 2 | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05018 - Level 2 (9 and Under) - List C - Inventions | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05019 - Level 2 (9 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05020 - Level 2 (9 and Under) - Etudes (1 Selection) | Earlybird:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:05021 - Level 3 (10 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05022 - Level 3 (10 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05023 - Level 3 (10 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05024 - Level 3 (10 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05025 - Level 3 (10 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05026 - Level 3 (10 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05027 - Level 4 (11 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05028 - Level 4 (11 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05029 - Level 4 (11 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05030 - Level 4 (11 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05031 - Level 4 (11 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05032 - Level 4 (11 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05033 - Level 5 (12 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05034 - Level 5 (12 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05035 - Level 5 (12 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05036 - Level 5 (12 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05037 - Level 5 (12 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
| Class:05038 - Level 5 (12 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$28.00 | Closed |
Classical Solo (Level 6 - Open & Adult)
Performance Requirements
- Competitor Age is as of January 1st, 2026.
- If your Age and Grade Level doesn't match, please look at the Graded Classical Solo category.
- Competitors must perform one (1) selection from the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) Syllabi. Teacher's choice/substitutions are NOT allowed.
- Select classes allow two (2) selections. (Etude Classes Level 6+ & Adult Class)
- Provide all necessary details of your selections, including accurate timing. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted.
The only exception to this is the field labelled "Movement/Musical". If your piece does not have any movements please put "none".
Provincial Qualifications
- Level 6-10: Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level (Level 6-10) will be recommended between Classical Solo and Graded Classical Solo categories.
Open: Up to three (3) competitors will be recommended between Diploma Level and Open Level. - Competitors must compete in at least 2 classes and receive a minimum mark of 85 in order to receive a recommendation.
- Provincial competition (OMFA) will be held live in Kitchener/Waterloo (June 8-13) 2026.
Only students who receive a recommendation may compete at OMFA Provincials.
Please refer to the OMFA Syllabus page for detailed information and requirements.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:05039 - Level 6 (13 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05040 - Level 6 (13 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05041 - Level 6 (13 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05042 - Level 6 (13 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05043 - Level 6 (13 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05044 - Level 6 (13 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05045 - Level 7 (14 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05046 - Level 7 (14 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05047 - Level 7 (14 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05048 - Level 7 (14 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05049 - Level 7 (14 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05050 - Level 7 (14 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05051 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05052 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05053 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05054 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic works | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05055 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - List D/Group 4 - Post-Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05056 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05057 - Level 8 (15 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:05058 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05059 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05060 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05061 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic works | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05062 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - List D/Group 4 - Post-Romantic/20th | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05063 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05064 - Level 9 (16 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05065 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05066 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05067 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05068 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic works | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05069 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - List D/Group 4 - Post-Romantic/Impressionist/Early 20th century works | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05070 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - List E/Group 4 - 20th | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05071 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05072 - Level 10 (18 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$35.00 | Closed |
| Class:05073 - Diploma (21 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05074 - Diploma (21 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05075 - Diploma (21 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05076 - Diploma (21 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic works | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05077 - Diploma (21 and Under) - List D/Group 4 - Post-Romantic/Impressionist/Early 20th century works | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05078 - Diploma (21 and Under) - List E/Group 5 - 20th | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05079 - Diploma (21 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05080 - Diploma (21 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:05081 - Open (28 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works - J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05082 - Open (28 and Under) - List A/Group 1 - Baroque works excluding J.S. Bach | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05083 - Open (28 and Under) - List B/Group 2 - Classical works | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05084 - Open (28 and Under) - List C/Group 3 - Romantic works | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05085 - Open (28 and Under) - List D/Group 4 - Post-Romantic/Impressionist/Early 20th century works | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05086 - Open (28 and Under) - List E/Group 5 - 20th | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05087 - Open (28 and Under) - Canadian Composers | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05088 - Open (28 and Under) - Etudes (1-2 Selections) | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:05089 - Adults (29 and Over) - One or Two Selections | Earlybird:$45.00 | Closed |