VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
VIRTUAL FESTIVAL
REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Guitar Program
Guitar Classes will be scheduled during the week of April 22nd to 27th, 2024.
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See below for more information about our guitar classes including fees, class levels and descriptions, rules and regulations, and resources (syllabus links) for guitar.
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It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure that they are familiar with class guidelines prior to registering for classes.
Guitar Syllabus
Classical Guitar Class Fees
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Levels Prep, 1-4 (Beginner)
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Classical Solo - $30
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Classical Recital - $40
Levels 5-7 (Junior)
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Classical Solo - $33
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Classical Recital - $43
Levels 8-10 (Intermediate)
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Classical Solo - $36
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Classical Recital - $46
(Post)-Diploma (Senior)
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Classical Solo - $39
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Classical Recital - $49
Non-Competitive
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Classical Solo - $30
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Classical Recital - $40
Ensemble & Popular Brass Class Fees
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Beginner (Ages 8 & under) / ​Primary (Ages 9-10)
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Duets / Trios/ Popular Solo - $30
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Popular Recital - $40
Elementary (Ages 11-12)
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Duets / Trios/ Popular Solo - $33
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Popular Recital - $43
Junior (Ages 13-14)​​ / Intermediate (Ages 15-16)
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Duets / Trios/ Popular Solo - $36
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Popular Recital - $46
Senior (Ages 17-18) / Advanced (Ages 19-28)
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Duets / Trios/ Popular Solo - $39
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Popular Recital - $49
Non-Competitive
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Duets / Trios/ Popular Solo - $30
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Popular Recital - $40
Guitar Class Levels
Levels Preparatory, 1-10 Participants must enter a grade level that is higher than their most recent examination as of December 31st, 2022. For example, if a student passes a level 4 exam in December, then they must enter classes at level 5 or higher. If a student passes a level 4 exam anytime after January 1, 2023 then they may still enter level 4 classes
Diploma Level Diploma classes are for participants who are 1) currently working towards their ARCT, ACCM or an equivalent diploma examination AND 2) have been studying at this level for LESS than 2 years AND 3) have not yet completed a Diploma Level examination.
Post-Diploma Level Participants who have earned their ARCT/ACCM or equivalent Diploma, OR who have been studying at the Diploma level for more than 2 years must enter at the Post-Diploma Level.
Age Levels For Popular classes participants must enter the level based on their age as of December 31st, 2022. For Duet and Trio classes participants must enter the age group of the oldest competitor.
Non-Competitive Classes Non-Competitive classes will be organized based on registration so that participants of similar ages and styles will be grouped together. Adult amateurs may enter any Non-Competitive class. Adult-Child groups may enter Non-Competitive Duet and Trio classes.
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Guitar Class Descriptions
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Guitar Solo Participants must perform one (1) selection from the appropriate grade level and any Repertoire list in either the RCM Classical Guitar Syllabus 2018 Edition or the CC Classical Guitar Syllabus.
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Guitar Recital Participants must perform two contrasting (2) selections from the appropriate grade level and where applicable from different Repertoire lists (Level 2 and above) in the RCM or CC Syllabus. For example, if the grade level includes List A & List B the participant should play one (1) selection from each list. If there is a List C or D, then the participant may choose which two (2) Lists to select from.
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Etude Classes Participants must perform one (1) Etude for Preparatory and Level 1 classes, and two (2) contrasting Etudes/Studies for Levels 2-10, from the appropriate grade level.
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Popular Classes Participants must perform one (1) selection for Solo classes or two (2) selections for Recital classes. Popular selections should be covers from commercial artists in any of the following genres: Pop, Folk, R&B, Soul, Rock, Alternative, Indie, Jazz or Country. Songs listed in the RCM or CC syllabus are not permitted. Popular selections must be performed with either live accompaniment or an instrumental backing track. For Popular classes participants must enter the level based on their age as of December 31st, 2023.
Duets & Trios Participants must perform one (1) selection and must enter the age level of the oldest participant based on their age as of December 31st, 2023 for competitive classes.
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Non-Competitive Classes Participants must perform one (1) selection for Solo classes and must perform two (2) selections for Recital classes in the appropriate genre. Participants will receive a written and verbal adjudication, as well as a Participation Ribbon, but will not be given marks or class placements and are not eligible for financial awards or OMFA Provincials recommendations. Non-Competitive classes will be organized based on registration so that participants of similar ages and levels will be grouped together. Adults ages 29 and above must enter at the non-competitive level, and Adult & Child groups may enter non-competitive ensemble classes.
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Guitar Rules & Regulations
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Failure to follow the Rules & Regulations below will disqualify participants from receiving a mark or class placement. Participants may still receive written and verbal evaluations from the adjudicator.
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Age Limits Competitive classes are open to participants up to the age of 28 as of December 31, 2023. Adults aged 29+ are only eligible for non-competitive classes.
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Class Registrations Participants may only register once per Class Option for all competitive classes. Classes listed as “Non-Competitive” are allowed multiple registrations.
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Class Levels Participants must perform repertoire that is listed under the corresponding grade level in the RCM or CC syllabus. There are no exceptions, even when a higher-level piece has been approved by RCM or CC for examination purposes.
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Repertoire Selections Participants cannot perform the same selection in different classes (for example, if a participant enters both a Guitar Solo class and a Guitar Recital class then they must perform 3 different selections).
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Multi-movement Selections One (1) selection may consist of multiple movements, where specified in the RCM or CC Syllabus (ex. Sonatas & Concertos). Participants must perform the movement(s) specified in the syllabus where applicable. For example, the syllabus may require that only one movement of a piece be played, or that two or more specific movements be played.
Time Limit Total performance time must not exceed twenty (20) minutes in total for any class. In cases where multiple movements are to be performed, and the total performance time would exceed twenty (20) minutes participants may omit one (1) movement subject to the approval of the KWKMF Coordinator. Selected movements should be contrasting and should reflect the difficulty level of the class.
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Syllabus Exceptions Participants who wish to play a piece that is not on a syllabus list can do so if 1) they provide a letter of approval from the RCM or CC for examination purposes, and/or 2) they submit a request for approval to the KWKMF Coordinator no later than January 30, 2023. Requests will be forwarded to a designated Piano Committee to determine if the piece is appropriate for a particular grade level and class.
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Syllabus Conflicts 1) Where there are conflicts between newer and older editions of a syllabus students must follow the most recent syllabus 2) Where there are conflicts between the RCM and CC syllabi, participants may choose which syllabus to use. For example, if a piece is listed in the RCM syllabus as Level 6 but is listed as Level 7 in the CC syllabus the student may choose to enter the level that generally aligns with their other class entries.
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Sheet Music Participants must provide the adjudicator with a legally purchased copy of the music for all selections (a purchase receipt or IMSLP listing must be presented for digital copies), even when the piece is being performed by memory. Refer to section 7.14 of the Rules, Regulations & Guidelines for more information about Copyright.
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Memorization is required for all competitive guitar classes, except for Etude classes.
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Resources
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