Classical Guitar

CLASSICAL GUITAR NOTES AND REGULATIONS
In addition to the following discipline specific information, please refer to the general rules and regulations.
20TH/21ST CENTURY COMPOSERS: Music of the 20th/21st Century.
BAROQUE COMPOSERS: Music of the Baroque period, circa 1600-1760. Where there are two classes for Baroque era compositions, one class is
for sonata/sonatina movements only (including divertimentos), and the other is for all other compositions from the Baroque era (e.g. minuet, partita).
CANADIAN COMPOSERS: For extensive listings of music by Canadian composers, refer to the Contemporary Showcase Syllabus www.acnmp.ca
or the Canadian Music Centre www.musiccentre.ca.
CLASSICAL COMPOSERS: Music of the Classical period, circa 1760-1825. Where there are two classes for Classical era compositions, one class
is for sonata/sonatina/divertimento movements only and the other is for all other compositions from the Classical era (e.g. bagatelles, theme &
variations).
CONCERTO: Concerto classes are understood to include concerto, concertino and multi-movement concerted works. Movements from these works
must be entered in Concerto classes.
GRADE/LEVEL: Repertoire graded by RCM/CC must be performed at the grade(s)/level(s) listed in their current syllabi. Ungraded repertoire should
be equal in difficulty to graded repertoire performed in the same class(es).
RECITAL GROUP: Three selections by one or more composers. No sonata or concerto movements. Participants will be adjudicated on the selection
of the group; technique, style, and interpretation. The purpose of this class is to provide an opportunity for students to prepare and perform a recital
program in public. Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limits must be observed.
RENAISSANCE: Music of the Renaissance Period, circa 1450-1600.
REPEATS: In sonata and concerto classes, repeats are NOT to be played. Repeats in other classes are to be used at the discretion of the
student/teacher. Da Capo markings are to be observed.
ROMANTIC COMPOSERS: Music of the Romantic Period, circa 1825-1900.
SELECTION: Unless otherwise indicated in THIS syllabus, the word selection refers to:
 One piece by a composer, and not two or more short pieces from a collection or cycle.
 One movement of a larger work such as a suite.
SONATA: Sonata classes are understood to include sonata, sonatina and divertimento. Movements from these works must be entered in Sonata
classes.
CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO CLASSES
BEGINNER
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
CLASS 4101 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4102 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4103 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4104 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4105 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, BEGINNER
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
CLASS 4106 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4107 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4108 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
GRADE/LEVEL 1
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
CLASS 4151 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4152 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4153 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4154 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4155 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
CLASS 4156 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4157 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4158 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 1
One selection, own choice.
GRADE/LEVEL 2
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
CLASS 4201 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4202 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4203 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4204 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4205 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
CLASS 4206 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4207 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4208 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 2
One selection, own choice.
GRADE/LEVEL 3
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(P) CLASS 4251 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4252 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4253 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4254 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4255 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class
(P) CLASS 4256 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, SONATA,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played.
(P) CLASS 4257 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Preliminary Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
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(P) CLASS 7700 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, PRELIMINARY
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 6 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4264 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4265 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4266 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 3
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 4
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(P) CLASS 4301 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4302 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4303 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4304 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.
(P) CLASS 4305 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(P) CLASS 4306 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, SONATA,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played
(P) CLASS 4307 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Preliminary Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(P) CLASS 7700 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, PRELIMINARY
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 6 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4314 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4315 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4316 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 4
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 5
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(J) CLASS 4351 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4352 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4353 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4354 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4355 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(J) CLASS 4356 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, SONATA,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played
(J) CLASS 4357 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Junior Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(J) CLASS 7701 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, JUNIOR
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 8 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4364 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4365 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4366 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
One selection, own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.
CLASS 4367 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 5
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 6
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(J) CLASS 4401 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4402 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4403 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.
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(J) CLASS 4404 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.
(J) CLASS 4405 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(J) CLASS 4406 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, SONATA,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played.
(J) CLASS 4407 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Junior Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(J) CLASS 7701 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, JUNIOR
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 8 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4414 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at the grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4415 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4416 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
One selection, own choice. Time limit 6 minutes.
CLASS 4417 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 6
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 7
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(I) CLASS 4451 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4452 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4453 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4454 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE OR
CLASSICAL SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a Baroque or
Classical composer may be played.
(I) CLASS 4455 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4456 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(I) CLASS 4457 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 19TH/20TH/21ST
CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 7
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a
Romantic, 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played.
(I) CLASS 4458 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Intermediate Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(I) CLASS 7702 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART,
INTERMEDIATE
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 8 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4464 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4465 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4466 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.
CLASS 4467 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 7
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 8
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(I) CLASS 4501 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4502 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSRS, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4503 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4504 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE OR
CLASSICAL SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a Baroque or
Classical composer may be played.
(I) CLASS 4505 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE 8
One selection, own choice.
(I) CLASS 4506 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class
(I) CLASS 4507 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 19TH/20TH/21ST
CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 8
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a
Romantic, 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played.
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(I) CLASS 4508 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Intermediate Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(I) CLASS 7702 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, INTERMEDIATE
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 8 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4514 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4515 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4516 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.
CLASS 4517 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 8
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 10 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 9
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(A) CLASS 4551 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4552 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4553 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4554 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE OR
CLASSICAL SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a Baroque or
Classical composer may be played.
(A) CLASS 4555 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4556 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(A) CLASS 4557 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 19TH/20TH/21ST
CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 9
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a
Romantic, 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played.
(A) CLASS 4558 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Advanced Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival. No sonata or concerto
movements.
(A) CLASS 7703 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, ADVANCED
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 10 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4564 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4565 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4566 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.
CLASS 4567 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 9
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.
GRADE/LEVEL 10
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
(A) CLASS 4601 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4602 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4603 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4604 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE OR
CLASSICAL SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a Baroque or
Classical composer may be played.
(A) CLASS 4605 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice.
(A) CLASS 4606 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(A) CLASS 4607 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 19TH/20TH/21ST
CENTURY SONATA, GRADE/LEVEL 10
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a movement from a sonata by a
Romantic, 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may be played
(A) CLASS 4608 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Advanced Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(A) CLASS 7703 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, ADVANCED
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 10 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
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CLASS 4614 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4615 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4616 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
One selection, own choice. Time limit 10 minutes.
CLASS 4617 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
GRADE/LEVEL 10
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.
DIPLOMA
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
For National Festival eligibility information, please refer to the
National Festival class section.
(S) CLASS 4651 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4652 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4653 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4654 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE OR
CLASSICAL SONATA, DIPLOMA
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the
only guitar class at this grade/level in which movements from a
sonata by a Baroque or Classical composer may be played.
(S) CLASS 4655 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4656 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
(S) CLASS 4657 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 19TH/20TH/21ST
CENTURY SONATA, DIPLOMA
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the
only guitar class at this grade/level in which movements from a
sonata by a Romantic, 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may
be played.
(S) CLASS 4658 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Senior Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(S) CLASS 7704 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, SENIOR
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 10 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4664 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO, DIPLOMA
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4665 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4666 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes.
CLASS 4667 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
DIPLOMA
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.
HONOURS
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
For National Festival eligibility information, please refer to the
National Festival class section.
(S) CLASS 4701 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4702 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4703 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4704 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE OR
CLASSICAL SONATA, HONOURS
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the
only guitar class at this grade/level in which movements from a
sonata by a Baroque or Classical composer may be played.
(S) CLASS 4705 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
(S) CLASS 4706 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST
CENTURY COMPOSERS, HONOURS
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class
(S) CLASS 4707 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 19TH/20TH/21ST
CENTURY SONATA, HONOURS
Own choice, two consecutive movements of a sonata. This is the
only guitar class at this grade/level in which movements from a
sonata by a Romantic, 20th/21st Century or Canadian composer may
be played.
(S) CLASS 4708 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, HONOURS
One selection, own choice. This is the only guitar class at this
grade/level eligible for recommendation to the Senior Canadian
Composers class at the Provincial Festival.
(S) CLASS 7704 MULTI-DISCIPLINE W.A. MOZART, SENIOR
One selection, own choice. May be a transcription of W.A. Mozart’s
work. Time limit 10 minutes. No piano concertos. Instrumental
sonatas, one movement only. Please specify instrument on entry
form.
CLASS 4714 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO, HONOURS
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4715 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, STUDY/ETUDE,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
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CLASS 4716 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice. Time limit 12 minutes.
CLASS 4717 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
HONOURS
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.
ADULT
Please read the NOTES at the beginning of the GUITAR section for
clarification of class requirements.
These classes are restricted to mature adults, from beginner to
advanced levels, who wish to perform in a festival setting.
Performances will be evaluated in accordance with the standard
appropriate for the level of study.
CLASS 4751 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RENAISSANCE
COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4752 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, BAROQUE
COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4753 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CLASSICAL
COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4754 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, ROMANTIC
COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4755 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, 20TH/21ST CENTURY
COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice. Works by Canadian composers must be
entered in the Canadian Composers class.
CLASS 4756 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, SONATA, ADULT
Own choice, one movement of a sonata. This is the only guitar class
at this grade/level in which a sonata movement may be played.
CLASS 4757 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CANADIAN
COMPOSERS, ADULT
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4758 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, CONCERTO, ADULT
Own choice, one movement of a concerto. Orchestral part to be
played on piano. This is the only guitar class at this grade/level in
which a concerto movement may be played.
CLASS 4759 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, OWN CHOICE,
ADULT
One selection, own choice. Time limit 8 minutes.
CLASS 4760 CLASSICAL GUITAR SOLO, RECITAL GROUP,
ADULT
Three selections, own choice, by one or more composers.
Participants will receive adjudication only. Time limit 15 minutes.
CLASSICAL GUITAR GROUP CLASSES
DUETS
CLASS 4771 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4772 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 1 – 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4773 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 3 – 4
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4774 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 5 – 6
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4775 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 7 – 8
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4776 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 9 – 10
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4777 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET. OWN CHOICE,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4778 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4779 CLASSICAL GUITAR DUET, OWN CHOICE, OPEN
One selection, own choice.
ENSEMBLES
Three or more guitars, generally more than one person to a part, with
or without piano accompaniment.
CLASS 4791 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4792 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 1 – 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4793 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 3 – 4
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4794 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 5 – 6
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4795 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 7 – 8
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4796 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 9 – 10
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4797 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4798 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4799 CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE, OWN CHOICE,
OPEN
One selection, own choice.
ORCHESTRAS
A Classical Guitar Orchestra consists of 10 or more performers with
one or more players per part. School groups must enter School
Guitar Orchestra classes.
CLASS 4801 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
BEGINNER
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4802 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 1 – 2
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4803 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 3 – 4
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4804 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,,
GRADES/LEVELS 5 – 6
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4805 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 7 – 8
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4806 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
GRADES/LEVELS 9 – 10
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4807 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
DIPLOMA
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4808 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,
HONOURS
One selection, own choice.
CLASS 4809 CLASSICAL GUITAR ORCHESTRA, OWN CHOICE,,
OPEN
One selection, own choice.
VOCAL AND/OR INSTRUMENTAL GROUP, FAMILY
AND/OR FRIENDS
This class is designed to promote recreational music making. Two or
more singers/instrumentalists, any number of parts.
CLASS 1945 VOCAL AND/OR INSTRUMENTAL GROUP, FAMILY
AND/OR FRIENDS, OWN CHOICE
Two contrasting selections, own choice

2025 Syllabus: Classical Guitar 

Includes: Solo and Group Classes

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