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

Strings Entry Form, 2011 (PDF)

Graded Classes: Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin

Class Class Class Class Class Minutes $
Grade Ren/Baroque
Up to 1750
Classical
1750–1825
Romantic
1825–1910
20/21st Century Own Choice Time Limit Fee
1 100 200 300 400 500 4 10.00
2 101 201 301 401 501 4 10.00
3 102 202 302 402 502 4 10.00
4 103 203 303 403 503 4 10.00
5 104 204 304 404 504 5 12.00
6 105 205 305 405 505 5 12.00
7 106 206 306 406 506 8 12.00
8 107 207 307 407 507 8 12.00
9 108 208 308 408 508 10 14.00
10 109 209 309 409 509 10 14.00
Open 110 210 310 410 510 25 18.00
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Time limits must be observed or the competitor could be disqualified.
  4. Piano is used to accompany the string selections. Fiddle may also use guitar.
  5. Students may enter a maximum of 3 solo classes (including a concert group).
  6. 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.
  7. Bar numbers are required along the left side on the adjudicator's music.
  8. 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.
  9. Definitions:

    Concerto Class: Own Choice of any concerted work.
    Concert Group: Own selection of two or three pieces, showing contrast in period/style/mood.
    Ensembles: Duets, Trios, Quartets, Quintets, Chamber Groups, String Orchestras.

Age Classes: Cello, Guitar, Viola, Violin

Age Concerto Class Time Fee
8 years & under 600 10 minutes $13.00
11 years & under 601 10 minutes $13.00
14 years & under 602 15 minutes $15.00
17 years & under 603 15 minutes $15.00
OPEN 604 25 minutes $18.00

Age Concert Group Time Fee
8 years & under 700 20 minutes $20.00
11 years & under 701 20 minutes $20.00
14 years & under 702 25 minutes $23.00
17 years & under 703 25 minutes $25.00
OPEN 704 25 minutes $25.00

Age Ensembles Time Fee (per person)
8 years & under 800 6 minutes $5.00
11 years & under 801 6 minutes $5.00
14 years & under 802 10 minutes $6.00
17 years & under 803 10 minutes $6.00
OPEN 804 25 minutes $7.00

Classes: Folk Fiddle

Class 901 Solo 6 years and under 3 min. medley Fee: $10.00
Class 902 Solo 10 years and under 3 min. medley Fee: $10.00
Class 903 Solo 14 years and under 3 min. medley Fee: $12.00
Class 904 Solo 18 years and under 3 min. medley Fee: $12.00
 
Class 913 Twin 11–14 years 3 min. max. Fee: $6 per person
Class 914 Twin 15–18 years 3 min. max. Fee: $6 per person