2026 Syllabus - Popular Piano
Duet
This class is not eligible for nomination to Provincials.
Competitor’s own choice. Use of original music is permitted. An original copy must be available for the adjudicator.
Age is based on the eldest performer.
Memorization is encouraged. Please refer to Rules 19 – 22 for specifics.
Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:17865-00B-D - Beginner Piano Duet: 8 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$26.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00P-D - Primary Piano Duet: 10 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00E-D - Elementary Piano Duet: 12 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$34.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00J-D - Junior Piano Duet: 14 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$36.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00I-D - Intermediate Piano Duet: 16 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$38.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00A-D - Advanced Piano Duet: 18 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$42.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00S-D - Senior Piano Duet: 19 to 28 years and under Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$42.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-0Ad-D - Adult Piano Duet Not eligible for Provincials. | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
Popular Piano
Repertoire which does not coincide with stated categories will result in disqualification. Music choices DO NOT have to be from RCM or Conservatory Canada Lists. Selections that are NOT permitted:
- Rap and Hip Hop
- Songs listed in the RCM or CC classical piano syllabi
- Pieces from Christopher Norton anthologies
- Pieces from Contemporary repertoire anthologies
Repeats can be played as long as the performance time remains within the maximum allotted time.
Music choices MUST be covers of POPULAR pieces from radio, streaming channels, tv shows, movies themes, etc.
Sheet music must be provided to the adjudicators (No charts or tabs permitted).
Memorization is encouraged. To receive an award or mark, and to be eligible for provincials, memorization is mandatory. Please refer to Rules 19 – 22 for specifics.
Performance times MUST be included on the entry form. Maximum performance time – 6 minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:17865-00A - Popular Piano - Age 10 and under For provincial eligibility, the competitor must be a minimum age of 6. | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00B - Popular Piano - Ages 11 to 14 | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00C - Popular Piano - Ages 15 to 18 | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00D - Popular Piano - Ages 19 to 28 | Fee:$34.00 | Register |
| Class:17865-00E - Popular Piano - Ages 29 and over | Fee:$36.00 | Register |