Syllabus - Piano
- Refer to General Rules.
- All selections to be OWN CHOICE from either the RCM 2022 Piano syllabus , or the Conservatory Canada 2018 Classical Piano syllabus.
- ALL PERFORMANCES MUST BE MEMORIZED, except for Studies.
- Piano ensembles (duets, trios, etc.) may use music in their performances. Photocopies are strictly prohibited.
- Original music scores must be provided for the adjudicator. All copyright laws must be observed. Photocopies or digital copies will not be accepted unless they show legal authorization from the publisher or copyright holder and/or proof of purchase. The CKMF reserves the right to disqualify any competitor presenting an unauthorized copy to the desk secretary.
- A solo competitor who has previously won a class may not enter the same class in the year following except in Silver Tray, Silver Tray Alumnae, and Level 10 classes. In any case, competitors must not perform the same selection with which they have previously won a first standing in any class at the CKMF.
- Studies can only be used in designated Study Classes.
Silver Tray
- Competitors who are currently studying or who have passed the practical section of the RCM ARCT/LICENTIATE level, or Conservatory Canada ACC level are eligible to compete in this section.
- Competitors in classes 40010 - 40090 are eligible for the Silver Tray, providing they perform in at least TWO of these classes, and place first in at least one of these classes with a mark of 85 or greater.
- The adjudicator will choose the Silver Tray winner based on the week’s performances. The adjudicator’s decision is considered final.
- The Silver Tray is presented at the Grand Concert, and the winner is expected to perform.
- Former Silver Tray winners are not eligible for further competition in this section, but may choose to compete in the Silver Tray Alumnae Competition.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:40000 - Silver Tray - Concerto for Piano and Orchestra Own choice of two movements of a piano concerto. Orchestral part to be played on second piano. A competitor in any concerto class may also act as accompanist for another competitor. Cadenzas, where supplied, must be played. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40010 - Silver Tray - Concert Group Selections not to be below Level 10. One piece must be ARCT or ACC level. Competitors will play two contrasting numbers, not to exceed 20 minutes, which will exhibit the elements of unity one might expect to find in a single group taken from a recital programme OR two numbers representing two different periods of music. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40020 - Silver Tray - Advanced Chopin ARCT or ACC level. Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40030 - Silver Tray - Advanced Bach A Any Prelude and Fugue from the Well Tempered Clavier by J. S. Bach. Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40040 - Silver Tray - Advanced Bach B Any Bach OTHER than Preludes and Fugues as Listed for ARCT or ACC Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40050 - Silver Tray - Advanced Beethoven and other composers Any Sonata, movements as specified from List B of RCM (ARCT) or Conservatory Canada (ACC) syllabi.Time limit 30 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40060 - Silver Tray - Advanced Haydn or Mozart Any Sonata, movements as specified from List B of RCM (ARCT) or Conservatory Canada (ACC) syllabi. Time limit 30 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40070 - Silver Tray - General Any selection chosen from List C of RCM (ARCT) or Conservatory Canada (ACC) syllabi. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40080 - Silver Tray - Contemporary Any selection chosen from List D, E, or F of RCM (ARCT) or Group 4 or 5 of Conservatory Canada (ACC) syllabi. Canadian compositions not permitted. Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |
| Class:40090 - Silver Tray - Canadian Composer Any Canadian composition chosen from the current RCM (ARCT) or Conservatory Canada (ACC) syllabi. Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$25.00 | Closed |