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String Duos & Ensembles - Syllabus 2027

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  • REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2027 11:59 pm — last day to register without a late fee.

  • REMEMBER: To be considered for recommendation to the 2027 Provincial Music Festival, students entering classes shall perform repertoire that aligns with grade level guidelines in the current FCMF syllabus.

  • All string ensembles must provide their own percussion equipment. Delivery and storage arrangements are the responsibility of the conductor/director and must be made with the performance venue.

Levels

  • Elementary: equivalent to RCM Levels/Grades 1–2

  • Junior: equivalent to RCM Levels/Grades 3–5

  • Intermediate: equivalent to RCM Levels/Grades 6–8

  • Senior: equivalent to RCM Levels/Grades 9–10

  • Open: equivalent to RCM ARCT level

String Duos

6300 STRING DUO – TEACHER AND PUPIL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection.		 $40.00
6301 ELEMENTARY DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 1–2
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 5 minutes		 $35.00
6302 ELEMENTARY DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 1–2 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 5 minutes.		 $35.00
6303 JUNIOR DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 3–5
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 5 minutes.		 $45.00
6304 JUNIOR DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 3–5 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 5 minutes.		 $45.00
6305 INTERMEDIATE DU0 – LEVELS/GRADES 6–8
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 10 minutes.		 $50.00
6306 INTERMEDIATE DU0 (WITH PIANO) – LEVELS/GRADES 6–8 
Own Choice — one selection. Both soloist and pianist are adjudicated.
Maximum time 10 minutes.		 $50.00
6307 INTERMEDIATE DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 6–8 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 10 minutes.		 $50.00
6308 SENIOR DUO (WITH PIANO) – LEVELS/GRADES 9–10
Own Choice — one selection. Both soloist and pianist are adjudicated.
Maximum time 15 minutes.		 $50.00
6309 SENIOR DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 9–10
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 15 minutes.		 $50.00
6310 SENIOR DUO – LEVELS/GRADES 9–10 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 15 minutes.		 $50.00
6311 OPEN DUO – ARCT LEVEL
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 20 minutes.		 $55.00
6312 OPEN DUO (WITH PIANO) – ARCT LEVEL
Own Choice — one selection. Both soloists and pianist are adjudicated.
Maximum time 20 minutes.		 $55.00
6313 OPEN DUO – ARCT LEVEL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. With or without piano accompaniment.
Maximum time 20 minutes.		 $55.00

Small String Ensembles

6320 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – ADULT
Own Choice — one selection. 2–5 members. Maximum time 15 minutes. Please indicate instrument(s) and level.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $70.00
6321 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – ADULT (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. 2–5 members. Maximum time 15 minutes. Please indicate instrument(s) and level. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $70.00
6322 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – LEVELS 6 AND UNDER
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members. Maximum time 5 minutes.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $55.00
6323 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – JUNIOR – LEVELS/GRADES 3–5 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members. Maximum time 5 minutes.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $55.00
6324 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – INTERMEDIATE – LEVELS/GRADES 6–8
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members. Maximum time 10 minutes.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $60.00
6325 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – INTERMEDIATE – LEVELS/GRADES 6–8 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM.
Maximum time 10 minutes.		 $60.00
6326 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – SENIOR – LEVELS/GRADES 9–10
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM.
Maximum time 15 minutes.		 $65.00
6327 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – SENIOR – LEVELS/GRADES 9–10 (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM.
Maximum time 15 minutes.		 $65.00
6328 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – OPEN
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM.
Maximum time 20 minutes.		 $85.00
6329 SMALL STRING ENSEMBLE – OPEN (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice — one selection. 3–5 members.
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM.
Maximum time 20 minutes.		 $85.00

Violin Ensembles

In classes 6340 - 6359 evaluation will be by GOLD (90-100), Silver (85-89), and Bronze (79-84) Standard.
6340 VIOLIN CLASS - ELEMENTARY - RCM LEVEL 2 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6341 VIOLIN CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6342 VIOLIN CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6343 VIOLIN CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6344 VIOLIN CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6345 VIOLIN CLASS - JUNIOR - RCM LEVEL 5 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6346 VIOLIN CLASS - SENIOR HIGH 
Own Choice - maximum time 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. .		 $90.00
6347 VIOLIN CLASS - SENIOR HIGH (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum time 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $90.00

Viola Ensembles

In classes 6360 - 6379 evaluation will be by GOLD (90-100), Silver (85-89), and Bronze (79-84) Standard.
6360 VIOLA CLASS - ELEMENTARY - RCM LEVEL 2 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6361 VIOLA CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6362 VIOLA CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6363 VIOLA CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6364 VIOLA CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6365 VIOLA CLASS - JUNIOR - RCM LEVEL 5 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6366 VIOLA CLASS - SENIOR HIGH 
Own Choice - maximum time 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $90.00
6367 VIOLA CLASS - SENIOR HIGH (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum time 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $90.00

Cello Duets and Multi-Level Ensemble

6380 CELLO DUET - ANY LEVEL
Own Choice - one selection.		 $45.00
6381 CELLO ENSEMBLE - ANY LEVEL
Own Choice - one or two selections. Must not include works from other classes.
Evaluation based on ensemble balance, blend, intonation, and interpretation. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $55.00

Cello Ensembles

In classes 6385 - 6399 evaluation will be by GOLD (90-100), Silver (85-89), and Bronze (79-84) Standard.
 6385 CELLO CLASS - ELEMENTARY - RCM LEVEL 2 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6386 CELLO CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Own Choice - maximum 10 minutes. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6387 CELLO CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
 6388 CELLO CLASS - JUNIOR - RCM LEVEL 5 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6389 CELLO CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Own Choice - maximum 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6390 CELLO CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6391 CELLO CLASS - SENIOR HIGH
Own Choice - maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $90.00
6392 CELLO CLASS - SENIOR HIGH (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice - maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. .		 $90.00

Double Bass Multi-level Ensembles

6400 DOUBLE BASS ENSEMBLE – TWO OR MORE PLAYERS - ANY LEVEL
Own Choice – two contrasting selections. Each performer must have an individual part.
Ensembles may include piano accompaniment or other string instruments as appropriate. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 
 $45.00
6401 DOUBLE BASS ENSEMBLE – TWO OR MORE PLAYERS  - ANY LEVEL (NON-COMPETITIVE)
Own Choice – two contrasting selections. Each performer must have an individual part.
Ensembles may include piano accompaniment or other string instruments as appropriate. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $55.00

Double Bass Ensembles

In classes 6405 - 6414 evaluation will be by GOLD (90-100), Silver (85-89), and Bronze (79-84) Standard.
6405 DOUBLE BASS CLASS - ELEMENTARY - RCM LEVEL 2 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6406 DOUBLE BASS  CLASS - ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Own Choice - maximum 10 minutes. 
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6407 DOUBLE BASS CLASS - JUNIOR - RCM LEVEL 5 AND UNDER
Own Choice - maximum time 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6408 DOUBLE BASS CLASS - JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Own Choice - maximum 10 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $85.00
6409 DOUBLE BASS CLASS - SENIOR HIGH
Own Choice - maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $90.00

String Ensembles, Chamber Orchestras, and Full Orchestras

In classes 6415 - 6449 evaluation will be by GOLD (90-100), Silver (85-89), and Bronze (79-84) Standard.
6415 STRING ENSEMBLE – JUNIOR – 10 MEMBERS OR LESS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $80.00
6416 STRING ENSEMBLE – INTERMEDIATE – 10 MEMBERS OR LESS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $90.00
6417 STRING ENSEMBLE – SENIOR – 10 MEMBERS OR LESS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $95.00
6425 STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – JUNIOR – 20 MEMBERS OR LESS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $95.00
6426 STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – INTERMEDIATE – 20 MEMBERS OR LESS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $95.00
6427 STRING CHAMBER ORCHESTRA – SENIOR – 20 MEMBERS OR LESS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $95.00
6435 STRING ORCHESTRA – JUNIOR – MORE THAN 20 MEMBERS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6436 STRING ORCHESTRA – INTERMEDIATE – MORE THAN 20 MEMBERS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6437 STRING ORCHESTRA – SENIOR – MORE THAN 20 MEMBERS
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6438 STRING ENSEMBLE/ORCHESTRA – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (ONE SCHOOL)
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6439 STRING ENSEMBLE/ORCHESTRA – JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL (MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL)
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6440 STRING ENSEMBLE/ORCHESTRA – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (ONE SCHOOL)
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6441 STRING ENSEMBLE/ORCHESTRA – SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL (MORE THAN ONE SCHOOL)
Own Choice — maximum 15 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $100.00
6445 FULL ORCHESTRA – JUNIOR
Own Choice — maximum 20 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $160.00
6446 FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – INTERMEDIATE
Own Choice — maximum 20 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $160.00
6447 FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – SENIOR
Own Choice — maximum 20 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $160.00
6448 FULL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA – OPEN
Own Choice — maximum 20 minutes.  
STAGE SEATING PLAN MUST ACCOMPANY REGISTRATION FORM. 		 $160.00