2026 Syllabus - Strings
Lower String Solo
Lower Strings
Cello and Double Bass
Performance Requirements
- Competitors must perform one to two (1-2) contrasting selections (1-3 for Open Class) from the current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus for their particular instrument.
RCM Cello Syllabus
RCM Double Bass Syllabus
- 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".
Diploma vs Open
Diploma: Competitors who have not completed their Associate level examination OR have been studying for less than 2 years at an Associate level. University performance majors may not enter this class.
Open: Competitors who have completed their Associate level examination OR have been studying for more than 2 years at an Associate level. University performance majors must enter this class.
Provincial Qualifications
Level 1 - 5: Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level will be recommended for the Provincial competition (OMFA) held virtually.
Level 6 - 10: Up to three (3) competitors per Grade Level will be recommended for the Provincial competition (OMFA) held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (8-13) 2026.
Open Level: Up to four (4) competitors between Diploma class and Open class, will be recommended for Provincial (OMFA) held live in Kitchener/Waterloo in June (8-13) 2026.
Competitors must perform two selections (Open level competitors may perform 2 or 3 selections) 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.
| Class | Earlybird | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:10000 - Beginner (non-competitive) One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:10001 - Level 1 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:10002 - Level 2 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:10003 - Level 3 One or Two selections - Total time limit 5 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:10004 - Level 4 One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:10005 - Level 5 One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:10006-E - Level 6 - Etudes One or Two selections - Total time limit 10 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10006-A - Level 6 - List A (Concertos, Sonatas, & Suites) One Selection - Total time limit 7 min (List A from RCM/CC Syllabus) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10006-B - Level 6 - List B (Concert Repertoire) One selection - Total time limit 7 min (List B from RCM/CC Syllabus) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10006-C - Level 6 - List C (Unaccompanied Repertoire) One selection - Total time limit 7 min (List C from RCM/CC Syllabus) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10007-E - Level 7 - Etudes One Selection - Total time limit 7 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10007-A - Level 7 - List A (Concertos, Sonatas, & Suites) One Selection - Total time limit 7 min (List A from RCM/CC Syllabus) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10007-B - Level 7 - List B (Concert Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 7 min (List B from RCM/CC Syllabus) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10007-C - Level 7 - List C (Unaccompanied Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 7 min (List C from RCM/CC Syllabus) | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10008-E - Level 8 - Etudes One or Two Selections - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10008-A - Level 8 - List A (Concertos) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10008-B - Level 8 - List B (Sonatas & Suites) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10008-C - Level 8 - List C (Concert Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:10009-E - Level 9 - Etudes One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10009-A - Level 9 - List A (Concertos) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10009-B - Level 9 - List B (Sonatas & Suites) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10009-C - Level 9 - List C (Concert Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10009-D - Level 9 - List D (Unaccompanied Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 12 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10010-E - Level 10 - Etudes One Selection - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10010-A - Level 10 - List A (Concertos) One Selection - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10010-B - Level 10 - List B (Sonatas) One Selection - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10010-C - Level 10 - List C (Concert Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10010-D - Level 10 - List D (Unaccompanied Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 15 min | Earlybird:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:10011-A - Diploma - List A (Concertos) One Selection - Total time limit 25 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:10011-B - Diploma - List B (Sonatas) One Selection - Total time limit 25 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:10011-C - Diploma - List C (Concert Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:10011-D - Diploma - List D (Unaccompanied Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:10012-A - Open - List A (Concertos) One Selection - Total time limit 30 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:10012-B - Open - List B (Sonatas) One Selection - Total time limit 30 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:10012-C - Open - List C (Concert Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:10012-D - Open - List D (Unaccompanied Repertoire) One Selection - Total time limit 20 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |
| Class:10013 - Adult One or Two selections - Total time limit 40 min | Earlybird:$45.00 | Register |