String Classes: Cello, Fiddle, Guitar, Viola, Violin

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Grade	Ren/Baroque Up to 1750	Classical 1750–1825	Romantic 1825–1910	20/21st Century	Own Choice	Time Limit	Actual Time
	Class	Class	Class	Class	Class	Minutes	Minutes
1	100	200	300	400	500	4
2	101	201	301	401	501	4
3	102	202	302	402	502	4
4	103	203	303	403	503	4
5	104	204	304	404	504	5
6	105	205	305	405	505	5
7	106	206	306	406	506	8
8	107	207	307	407	507	8
9	108	208	308	408	508	10
10	109	209	309	409	509	10
Open	110	210	310	410	510	25

Please read the General Rules and Regulations governing the Upper Island Musical Festival, as well as the Provincial/National competition requirements, before completing the entry form.
It is the responsibility of the student and teacher to select the correct grade level, class and piece using the Royal Conservatory of Music syllabus. The Committee trusts in the integrity of students to enter at the grade level at which they are currently working.
Time limits must be observed or the competitor could be disqualified.
Piano is used to accompany the string selections. Fiddle may also use guitar.
Solo classes: three maximum.
To be considered for a bursary, a competitor must enter at least two solo classes, one solo class and a concert group or one solo class and a concerto. Competitors entered in one solo class may be eligible for a rose bursary.
Bar numbers are required along the left side on the adjudicator's music.
Original music is to be submitted to the adjudicator prior to the start of the class. Label with name, class, number and page. A second original is required if music is not memorized. Internet copies require a valid receipt.
Definitions:
Concerto Class: Minimum two movements from 9 years old and up.
Concert Group: Own selection of two or three pieces, from contrasting eras.
Ensembles: Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, Chamber Groups, String Orchestras.

Age	Concerto Class	Time
8 years & under	600	10 minutes
11 years & under	601	10 minutes
14 years & under	602	15 minutes
17 years & under	603	15 minutes
OPEN	604	25 minutes

Age	Concert Group	Time
8 years & under	700	20 minutes
11 years & under	701	20 minutes
14 years & under	702	25 minutes
17 years & under	703	25 minutes
OPEN	704	25 minutes

Age	Ensembles	Time
8 years & under	800	6 minutes
11 years & under	801	6 minutes
14 years & under	802	10 minutes
17 years & under	803	10 minutes
OPEN	804	25 minutes