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Piano

The tentative schedule for the 2013 Festival is as follows:

Dates:
Junior Piano: Week of Monday April 8, 2013
Senior Piano: Week of Monday April 15, 2013

Venue:St. Paul’s United Church Banquet Hall

Adjudicators:
Senior Piano:John Burge
Junior Piano:Kristine Dandavino

Division contact Sherry McKinnon This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Please be sure to read all the rules and regulations. Also note the following:

The ‘Early-Bird’ deadline is January 15^th.
The final deadline for entries in this division is January 31^st.
Participants must be of the prescribed age on the first day of January in the current year of the Festival.
Participants will be expected to announce the title and composer of their “own choice” pieces.
In all classes in which the "Test Piece" is to be the participant's "Own Choice", the selection chosen must not be a work for which the participant has received a Gold standing at any previous Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival.
Solo pieces are to be performed by memory: the adjudicator is advised to deduct five marks if a participant uses music. However, memorization is not required for the following classes:
Studies, Duets or Trios, Adult Students, Creative Music, Sight Reading, Accompaniment, Improvisation, Quick Study, RCM Popular Selection List.
All “Own Choice” Conservatory pieces must be taken from the current syllabus of either the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) unless otherwise indicated.
No piece may be performed in more than one class.
Unless otherwise indicated under the class heading in the syllabus, standings will be indicated on the certificates according to the following scale of marks:
GOLD - a mark of 85 or higher
SILVER - a mark of 80 to 84
BRONZE - a mark of 75 to 79
PARTICIPANT- mark of 74 or lower
The adjudicator may recommend one senior piano participant at the Associate level and one participant at each of the grades 7, 8, 9 and 10 levels to represent the Orillia Festival at the Ontario Provincial Music Festival. For more information regarding the criteria for possible recommendation, visit the Ontario Music Festivals Association website: www.omfa.info.
Students with special needs are welcome to participate in these Festival classes. Teachers/Supervisors are encouraged to indicate on the entry form if the participant has a special need. For more information, contact the Festival Registrar, Anna Proctor.

By federal law, photocopying of music is illegal. Photocopies of copyrighted music will not be accepted by the session secretaries.

Music that has been downloaded from the Internet must indicate that it has been legally downloaded.

The Test Piece in all of the following classes will be the participant’s “Own Choice” unless otherwise indicated.

Solo Classes

**CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Introductory Grade**
Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from the current RCM piano syllabus at the Pre-Grade 1 level for the appropriate musical time period. Participants will not receive marks or standings but will be awarded certificates of Participation.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PI-Aa	Introductory Grade - Preparatory/A Level. “Own Choice” from RCM Repertoire List.	$11	$14
PI-Ab	Introductory Grade-Preparatory/A Level. “Own Choice” from RCM Methods Books List.	$11	$14
PI-Ba	Introductory Grade - Preparatory/B Level. “Own Choice” from RCM Repertoire List.	$11	$14
PI-Bb	Introductory Grade - Preparatory/B Level. “Own Choice” from RCM Methods Books List.	$11	$14

**CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Baroque Repertoire**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece **composed by a Baroque era (c. 1600-1750) composer** that is listed in the current RCM or CC piano syllabus at the appropriate grade level. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not performed by memory.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PBA-1	Grade 1	$11	$14
PBA-2	Grade 2	$11	$14
PBA-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PBA-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PBA-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PBA-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PBA-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PBA-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PBA-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PBA-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PBA-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$14	$17

**CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Classical-Style Repertoire**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece **composed in the style of the Classical era (c.1750-1830)** from the current RCM or CC piano syllabus at the appropriate grade level. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not performed by memory.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PCL-1	Grade 1	$11	$14
PCL-2	Grade 2	$11	$14
PCL-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PCL-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PCL-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PCL-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PCL-7	Grade 7	$12	$15
PCL-8	Grade 8	$13	$16
PCL-9	Grade 9	$14	$17
PCL-10	Grade 10	$16	$19
PCL-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$18	$21

**CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Romantic Era Repertoire** Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece **composed by a Romantic era (c. 1830-1900)** composer as listed on the current RCM or CC piano syllabus at the appropriate grade level. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not performed by memory.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PRO-1	Grade 1	$11	$14
PRO-2	Grade 2	$11	$14
PRO-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PRO-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PRO-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PRO-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PRO-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PRO-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PRO-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PRO-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PRO-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$14	$17

CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Post-Romantic, Impressionistic
and Early 20th Century RepertoireEach participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece composed by a composer of the late 19th or early 20th century as listed in the current RCM or CC piano syllabus at the appropriate grade level. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not performed by memory.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PPR-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PPR-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PPR-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PPR-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PPR-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$14	$17

CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Contemporary Repertoire
(20th And 21st-Century Composers)Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece **composed by a composer of the mid 20^th century to the 21^st century** as listed in the current RCM or CC piano syllabus at the appropriate grade level. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not performed by memory.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PCC-1	Grade 1	$11	$14
PCC-2	Grade 2	$11	$14
PCC-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PCC-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PCC-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PCC-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PCC-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PCC-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PCC-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PCC-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PCC-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$14	$17

**CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Studies**Each participant is to perform one Study from the RCM Studies Albums (Celebration Series Perspectives) or the most recent edition of the CC Piano Repertoire Albums at the appropriate grade level. Popular Selection Substitutes are **NOT** acceptable in Studies classes. Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PST-1	Grade 1	$11	$14
PST-2	Grade 2	$11	$14
PST-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PST-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PST-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PST-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PST-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PST-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PST-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PST-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PST-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$14	$17

**CONSERVATORY Piano Solo - Popular Selection List**Each participant is to perform one “Own Choice” selection from the current RCM Popular Selection List at the appropriate grade level. Memorization is NOT required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PPSL-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PPSL-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PPSL-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PPSL-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PPSL-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PPSL-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PPSL-9	Grade 9	$12	$15

**Piano Solo - Canadian Composers**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece originally written for the piano by a Canadian composer from the current RCM or CC Piano Syllabus or the Canadian Contemporary Showcase Syllabus, issued by the Alliance for Canadian New Music Projects, at the appropriate grade level. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not played by memory.

**Note: Introductory grade participants will not receive marks or standings but will be awarded certificates of Participation.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PCAN-B	Introductory Grade **	$11	$14
PCAN-1	Grade 1	$11	$14
PCAN-2	Grade 2	$11	$14
PCAN-3	Grade 3	$11	$14
PCAN-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PCAN-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PCAN-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PCAN-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PCAN-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PCAN-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PCAN-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PCAN-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$14	$17

**Piano Solo - Ragtime, Blues & Jazz Repertoire**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece arranged or originally written for the piano in the ragtime, blues or jazz idiom at the appropriate age and grade level. The piece does NOT need to be listed in a current Conservatory piano syllabus. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not played by memory.

** Note: Participants in the classes for 8 yrs & under in this category will not receive marks or standings but will be awarded certificates of Participation.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
Beginner Level
PRBJ-Ba	Beginner Level 6 years and under **	$11	$14
PRBJ-Bb	Beginner Level 7 years and under **	$11	$14
PRBJ-Bc	Beginner Level 8 years and under **	$11	$14
PRBJ-Bd	Beginner Level 9 years and under	$11	$14
PRBJ-Be	Beginner Level 10 years and over	$11	$14
Junior Level
PRBJ-Ja	Junior Level 10 years and under (approx. Conservatory Grades 2-5)	$11	$14
PRBJ-Jb	Junior Level 11 years and under	$11	$14
PRBJ-Jc	Junior Level 12 years and under	$11	$14
PRBJ-Jd	Junior Level 13 years and over	$11	$14
Intermediate Level
PRBJ-Ia	Intermediate Level 12 years and under (approx. Conservatory Grades 6-8)	$11	$14
PRBJ-Ib	Intermediate Level 14 years and under	$11	$14
PRBJ-Ic	Intermediate Level 15 years and over	$11	$14
Senior Level
PRBJ-Sa	Senior Level 14 years and under (approx. Conservatory Grades 9 and up)	$12	$15
PRBJ-Sb	Senior Level 16 years and under	$12	$15
PRBJ-Sc	Senior Level 17 years and over	$12	$15

**Piano Solo - Contemporary Composers (NON-CONSERVATORY)**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece originally written for the piano in the mid to late 20th century or the 21st century at the appropriate age and grade level. The piece does NOT need to be listed in a current Conservatory piano syllabus. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not played by memory.

** Note: Participants in the classes for 8 years & under in this category will not receive marks or standings but will be awarded certificates of Participation.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
Beginner Level
PCO-Ba	Beginner Level 6 years and under **	$11	$14
PCO-Bb	Beginner Level 7 years and under **	$11	$14
PCO-Bc	Beginner Level 8 years and under **	$11	$14
PCO-Bd	Beginner Level 9 years and under	$11	$14
PCO-Be	Beginner Level 10 years and over	$11	$14
Junior Level
PCO-Ja	Junior Level 10 years and under (approx. Conservatory Grades 2-4)	$11	$14
PCO-Jb	Junior Level 11 years and under	$11	$14
PCO-Jc	Junior Level 12 years and under	$11	$14
PCO-Jd	Junior Level 13 years and over	$11	$14
Intermediate Level
PCO-Ia	Intermediate Level 12 years and under (approx. Conservatory Grades 6-8)	$11	$14
PCO-Ib	Intermediate Level 14 years and under	$11	$14
PCO-Ic	Intermediate Level 15 years and over	$11	$14
Senior Level
PCO-Sa	Senior Level 14 years and under (approx. Conservatory Grades 9 and up)	$12	$15
PCO-Sb	Senior Level 16 years and under	$12	$15
PCO-Sc	Senior Level 17 years and over	$12	$15

**Piano Solo with Pre-Recorded Accompaniment**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” one movement piano selection that has a commercially prepared CD accompaniment to be played with it. An original copy of the piano solo must be provided for the adjudicator at the start of the class. Either the participant or an assistant to the participant must operate the CD player which will be provided by the Music Festival. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not played by memory.

**Note: Participants in classes for 8 years & under will not receive marks or standings but will awarded certificates of Participation.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
Beginner Level
PRA-Ba	Beginner Level 8 years & under**	$12	$15
PRA-Bb	Beginner Level 10 years & under	$12	$15
PRA-Bc	Beginner Level 11 years & over	$12	$15
Junior Level
PRA-Ja	Junior Level 10 years & under (approx. Conservatory grades 2 to 5)	$12	$15
PRA-Jb	Junior Level 12 years & under	$12	$15
PRA-Jc	Junior Level 13 years & over	$12	$15
Intermediate Level
PRA-Ia	Intermediate Level 13 years &under (approx. Conservatory Grades 6 to 8)	$12	$15
PRA-Ib	Intermediate Level 15 years & under	$12	$15
PRA-Ic	Intermediate Level 16 years & over	$12	$15
Senior Level
PRA-Sa	Senior Level 16 years & under (approx. Conservatory Grades 9 and up)	$13	$16
PRA-Sb	Senior Level 18 years & under	$13	$16
PRA-Sc	Senior Level 19 years & over	$13	$16

**Piano Solo - Concert Group**Each participant is to present a mini-recital of three contrasting compositions, to be performed without interruption between the pieces. The performance will be assessed on the choice of repertoire and the variety in content with regard to period, style, key, etc. as well as on interpretation and technique. At least two of the pieces must be listed in the current piano syllabus of the RCM or CC. (Only one movement of a Sonata or other similar type of multi-movement work may be played. A Prelude & Fugue, however, is to be played in accordance with RCM or CC syllabus requirements and is to be considered as one selection in the group of three pieces. ) The pieces played in this class may NOT be performed in another class in this division. Five marks will be automatically deducted if any of the pieces are not memorized.
**Time Limits**
Associate Level: 20 minutes
Senior Level (Grade 9-10): 15 minutes
Intermediate Level (Grade 7-8): 12 minutes
Junior Level (Grade 4-6): 10 minutes
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PCG-4	Grade 4	$28	$31
PCG-5	Grade 5	$28	$31
PCG-6	Grade 6	$28	$31
PCG-7	Grade 7	$30	$33
PCG-8	Grade 8	$30	$33
PCG-9	Grade 9	$32	$35
PCG-10	Grade 10	$32	$35
PCG-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$35	$38

**Piano Solo - Concerto**Each participant is to perform the first or last movement of a Piano Concerto from the standard repertoire or any Concerted Work for solo piano and orchestra. The orchestral part (not adjudicated) is to be played on a second piano. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the music is used by the solo performer.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PCON-J	Junior Level (Grades 6-8) Not to exceed 6 minutes	$12	$15
PCON-S	Senior Level (Grades 9-10) Not to exceed 10 minutes	$14	$17
PCON-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional Not to exceed 15 minutes	$16	$19

Small Ensemble Classes
Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used. Performers must be prepared to turn their own pages. If someone else turns the pages neither marks nor standing will be given.

**Piano Duet (One Piano - 4 Hands)**Each participating ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” piece. Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
P2-J	Junior (Conservatory Grade 4 and under)	$16	$19
P2-I	Intermediate (Conservatory Grades 5-8)	$16	$19
P2-S	Senior (Conservatory Grades 9 and above)	$18	$21

**Piano Trio (One Piano - 6 Hands)**Each participating ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” piece. Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
P3-J	Junior (Conservatory Grade 4 and under)	$18	$21
P3-I	Intermediate (Conservatory Grades 5-8)	$18	$21
P3-S	Senior (Conservatory Grades 9 and above)	$20	$23

**Piano Quartet (One Piano - 8 Hands)**Each participating ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” piece. Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
P4-O	Open - Amateur Only - any age	$24	$28

**Family Small Ensemble (Piano Duet, Trio or Quartet)**Each participating ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” piece. Memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used. All members of each participating ensemble must be from the same immediate family. Any combination of age levels is acceptable. NO MARKS OR STANDINGS WILL BE AWARDED IN THESE CLASSES.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PF-B	Beginner - Amateur Only	$15	$18
PF-I	Intermediate - Amateur Only	$15	$18
PF-A	Advanced - Amateur Only	$16	$19

Miscellaneous Classes

**Piano Solo - Later Beginner (Ages 13 to 18 Years)**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from the current RCM or CC piano syllabus. Five marks will be automatically deducted if the piece is not performed by memory.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PL-1	1st year of study - Amateur Only	$11	$14
PL-2	2nd year of study - Amateur Only	$11	$14
PL-3	3rd year of study - Amateur Only	$11	$14

**Piano Solo - Adult Students**Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from the current RCM or CC piano syllabus. No marks or standings will be awarded. The participants will receive a detailed written adjudication. Memorization is not necessary.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PAS-a	19 years and over - Amateur only - Grade 2 and below	$11	$14
PAS-b	19 years and over - Amateur only - Grades 3 and 4	$11	$14
PAS-c	19 years and over - Amateur only - Grades 5 to 9	$11	$14

**Piano Solo - Suzuki Piano**Participants are to perform an “Own Choice” piece from the Suzuki Piano books. Repeats are optional.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PS-1	Book 1	$11	$14
PS-2	Book 2	$11	$14
PS-3	Book 3	$11	$14
PS-4	Book 4	$11	$14
PS-5	Book 5	$11	$14
PS-6	Book 6	$11	$14
PS-7	Book 7	$12	$15

**Piano Solo - Master Class** Each participant will be given a mini-lesson by the adjudicator on a selection of his/her own choice. No marks or standings will be given in these classes.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PMC-I	Intermediate Level-15 minute time allotment per participant (approx. Conservatory Grades 6 to 8 repertoire). Maximum time of performance=5 minutes.	$18	$21
PMC-A	Advanced Level-30 minute time allotment per participant. (approx. Conservatory Grades 9 to Associate repertoire). Maximum time of performance=10 minutes.	$35	$38

**Piano Solo - Sight Reading** Each participant will be given a short amount of time at the piano to examine the music provided by the adjudicator. Participants will wait outside the hall until their performance time. The level of difficulty is equivalent to that of the RCM or CC sight-reading requirements for each grade level indicated.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PSR-1	Grade 1	$9	$12
PSR-2	Grade 2	$9	$12
PSR-3	Grade 3	$9	$12
PSR-4	Grade 4	$9	$12
PSR-5	Grade 5	$9	$12
PSR-6	Grade 6	$9	$12
PSR-7	Grade 7	$9	$12
PSR-8	Grade 8	$9	$12
PSR-9	Grade 9	$10	$13
PSR-10	Grade 10	$11	$14
PSR-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur or Professional	$12	$15

**Piano Accompaniment** Each participant will perform an “Own Choice” piece, accompanying a vocalist OR instrumentalist OR small ensemble on the piano. The choice of music may range from Classical to Jazz or songs from movies or Broadway. A maximum of five minutes is allowed for the total performance. Only the performance of the pianist will be assessed by the adjudicator. Memorization is not expected and no marks will be deducted if the music is used. A page turner will be allowed to assist the participants in these classes.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PACC-a	14 years and under	$11	$14
PACC-b	16 years and under	$11	$14
PACC-c	18 years and under	$12	$15
PACC-O	Open - Amateur Only	$13	$16

**Piano Solo - Improvisation** Each participant will improvise on a MINIMUM eight-bar theme (students in Piano Grade 6 and above) or four-bar theme (students in Piano Grade 5 and below) of their choice: either the participant’s own theme or a “borrowed” theme. Originality, musical inventiveness, and structural unity will be the basis for the adjudication. A maximum time limit of three minutes will be enforced. The participant must hand in a copy of the basic theme to either the adjudicator liaison or the session secretary at the beginning of the class.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PIM-a	12 years and under maximum 5 minutes)	$10	$13
PIM-b	14 years and under (maximum 7 minutes)	$10	$13
PIM-c	16 years and under (maximum 8 minutes)	$10	$13
PIM-d	18 years and under (maximum 10 minutes)	$11	$14
PIM-e	19 years and over (maximum 12 minutes)	$12	$15

**Piano Solo - Quick Study** The music for each of these classes will be selected by the adjudicator and available from the session secretary’s desk no sooner than 48 hours before the scheduled time of the class. It is the responsibility of each participant to pick up the music from the designated location of the piano classes. Memorization is not required and marks will not be deducted if the music is used. However, memorization may be considered in the assessment at the adjudicator’s discretion.
Class		Early Fee	Fee
PQ-4	Grade 4	$11	$14
PQ-5	Grade 5	$11	$14
PQ-6	Grade 6	$11	$14
PQ-7	Grade 7	$11	$14
PQ-8	Grade 8	$11	$14
PQ-9	Grade 9	$12	$15
PQ-10	Grade 10	$13	$16
PQ-O	Open - Associate Level or higher - Amateur only	$14	$17