2026 Syllabus - Piano
Please read the General Rules at the front of the Syllabus as well as those pertaining to the Piano Section. TO AVOID DISQUALIFICATION, please read all rules CAREFULLY.
Any questions are to be directed to the Festival office at (647) 282-7335 or email admin@peelmusicfestival.ca.
Unauthorized photocopying of copyright music is ILLEGAL. Any use of photocopied material by competitor or accompanist may result in disqualification.
Classes marked with a Rose symbol are considered the most senior level of competition. Prize winners from these classes will be eligible for the top Rose Bowl prize.
It is the responsibility of teachers and parents to check the eligibility of competitors and the selection of their pieces. Teachers must select the grade which the competitor is currently studying or is in as of December 31st, 2025. Note that competitors in the Preparatory Class must perform 2 selections.
COMPETITORS MAY NOT USE THE SAME PIECE IN MORE THAN ONE CLASS.
ALL SELECTIONS MUST BE CHOSEN FROM THE SAME GRADE.
Competitors who wish to be considered to represent the Peel Music Festival at Provincials MUST enter a minimum of three (3) different classes (for example: List A, List B, List C, List D, List E). Pieces from Etudes and Popular Selections are not permitted for consideration. Competitors will be selected based solely upon the recommendations of the adjudicator, and notified by the Festival that they have been recommended to proceed to Provincials if they wish to participate.
Memorization is compulsory, unless otherwise noted. Competitors not playing from memory will receive an adjudication only; no mark will be given.
Errors on entries will not be corrected. Please be extra careful when filling in entry information.
Original music must be provided for the adjudicator. Use of photocopies will result in disqualification.
Piano - Level Classes - No Etudes
Competitors may enter only ONE level in this category and ONE entry per class. All selections must be chosen from the SAME level. Pieces must be selected from the 2022 edition of the RCM Syllabus. Older editions are not acceptable. SUBSTITUTIONS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Selections from the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus will also be accepted for the 2026 Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:801 - Piano Level 10 - List A | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:802 - Piano Level 10 - List B Should be played as for the RCM exam | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:803 - Piano Level 10 - List C | Fee:$54.00 | Register |
| Class:804 - Piano Level 10 - List D | Fee:$54.00 | Register |
| Class:805 - Piano Level 10 - List E | Fee:$54.00 | Register |
| Class:806 - Piano Level 9 - List A | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:807 - Piano Level 9 - List B | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:808 - Piano Level 9 - List C | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:809 - Piano Level 9 - List D | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:810 - Piano Level 8 - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:811 - Piano Level 8 - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:812 - Piano Level 8 - List C | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:813 - Piano Level 8 - List D | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:814 - Piano Level 7 - List A | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:815 - Piano Level 7 - List B | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:816 - Piano Level 7 - List C | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:817 - Piano Level 6 - List A | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:818 - Piano Level 6 - List B | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:819 - Piano Level 6 - List C | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:820 - Piano Level 5 - List A | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:821 - Piano Level 5 - List B | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:822 - Piano Level 5 - List C | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:823 - Piano Level 4 - List A | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:824 - Piano Level 4 - List B | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:825 - Piano Level 4 - List C | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:826 - Piano Level 3 - List A | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:827 - Piano Level 3 - List B | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:828 - Piano Level 3 - List C | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:829 - Piano Level 2 - List A | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:830 - Piano Level 2 - List B | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:831 - Piano Level 2 - List C | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:832 - Piano Level 1 - List A | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:833 - Piano Level 1 - List B | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:834 - Piano Level 1 - List C | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:836 - Piano Preparatory includes selections from prep A and/or B (must play 2 selections) | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
Piano - Etudes Classes
Competitors may enter only ONE class in this category. Own Choice Etudes are to be selected from 2022 edition of the RCM Syllabus, or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Older editions are not acceptable. SUBSTITUTIONS WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. Only one selection is required.
Memorization is NOT required in Etude Classes for Levels 1 to 8. Music is permitted for these levels, an original copy of the music is required for the adjudicator. PLEASE NOTE - ETUDES MUST BE MEMORIZED FOR LEVELS 9 TO ARCT. Competitors using music in these levels will receive an adjudication only, no mark.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Class:843  - Piano Etude - Open - ARCT levelMust be memorized | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:844 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 10 Must be memorized | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:845 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 9 Must be memorized | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:846 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 8 | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:847 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 7 | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:848 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 6 | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:849 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 5 | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:850 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 4 | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:851 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 3 | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:852 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 2 | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:853 - Piano Etude - Open - Level 1 | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
Piano Rose Bowl Classes (For ARCT Students)
Please note: Diploma and Open Classes are now combined in one group to be inline with the OMFA provincial guidelines.
Competitors may enter any number of classes in this category. Please note the new age categories. Ages are as of Dec. 31, 2025.
Rose Bowl Winner Requirements: The competitor must enter a minimum of 3 classes from any composer. Winner will be selected by the senior piano adjudicator.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Class:860  - Works of J.S. Bach - ARCT Level (List A) - 19 and overSelections must be by J.S. Bach and listed in the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time 13 minutes. | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
Class:974  - Works of J.S. Bach - ARCT Level (List A) - 18 and underSelections must be by J.S. Bach and listed in the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time 13 minutes. | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
Class:865  - Classical Sonata - ARCT Level (List B) - 19 and overTwo movements, one of which should be a slow movement, of any Sonata from the classical section of the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time - 20 minutes | Fee:$57.00 | Register |
Class:975  - Classical Sonata - ARCT Level (List B) - 18 and underTwo movements, one of which should be a slow movement, of any Sonata from the classical section of the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time - 20 minutes | Fee:$57.00 | Register |
Class:875  - Romantic - ARCT Level (List C) - 19 and overSelection must be by any composer listed in the Romantic section of the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time 13 minutes. | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
Class:976  - Romantic - ARCT Level (List C) - 18 and underSelection must be by any composer listed in the Romantic section of the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time 13 minutes. | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
Class:880  - Post-Romantic and Early 20th Century - ARCT Level (List D)Selections must be by any composer in the Post-Romantic/Early 20th Century section of the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time 13 minutes. | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
Class:885  - Contemporary - 20th and 21st Century - ARCT Level (List E)Selection must be by any composer listed in the Contemporary section of the 2022 RCM Syllabus or the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus. Maximum time 13 minutes. | Fee:$52.00 | Register |
Class:887  - Licentiate LevelSelection must be from the RCM Licentiate Syllabus list (only found online). Maximum time 30 minutes. | Fee:$61.00 | Register |
Piano - Canadian Composer Classes
Own Choice of any published piece by a Canadian composer. You may consult 2022 RCM syllabus and the current Conservatory Canada Syllabus or the 2002 Contemporary Showcase Syllabus at www.acnmp.ca
Additional sources may also be used. Maximum time - 13 minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
Class:890  - Piano - Canadian - Open | Fee:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:891 - Piano - Canadian - 19 and Under | Fee:$54.00 | Register |
| Class:892 - Piano - Canadian - 16 and Under | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:893 - Piano - Canadian - 13 and Under | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:894 - Piano - Canadian - 10 and Under | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
Piano - Concerto Classes - Piano and Orchestra
Competitors may enter only ONE age level in this category. YOU MUST INCLUDE THE PERFORMANCE TIME OF YOUR SELECTION. NOT TO EXCEED TIME LIMITS INDICATED. Orchestra part to be played on second piano.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1169 - Piano Concerto Open - ARCT & above Own choice of two (2) consecutive movements of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 35 minutes | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:1170 - Piano Concerto Advanced - Ages 19-28 Own choice of two (2) consecutive movements of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 25 minutes | Fee:$70.00 | Register |
| Class:1171 - Piano Concerto Senior - Ages 17-18 Own choice of two (2) consecutive movements of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 25 minutes | Fee:$68.00 | Register |
| Class:1172 - Piano Concerto Intermediate - Level 9 & above, Ages 15-16 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 20 minutes | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:1173 - Piano Concerto Intermediate - Level 8 & below, Ages 15-16 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 15 minutes | Fee:$59.00 | Register |
| Class:1174 - Piano Concerto Junior - Level 9 & above, Ages 13-14 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 20 minutes | Fee:$64.00 | Register |
| Class:1175 - Piano Concerto Junior - Level 8 & below, Ages 13-14 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 15 minutes | Fee:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:1176 - Piano Concerto Elementary - Level 9 & above, Ages 11-12 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 20 minutes | Fee:$64.00 | Register |
| Class:1177 - Piano Concerto Elementary - Level 8 & below, Ages 11-12 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 15 minutes | Fee:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:1178 - Piano Concerto Primary - Level 9 & above, Ages 9-10 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 20 minutes | Fee:$64.00 | Register |
| Class:1179 - Piano Concerto Primary - Level 8 & below, Ages 9-10 Own choice of one (1) movement of a concerto. Maximum time limit - 15 minutes | Fee:$58.00 | Register |
Piano - Popular Classes
Competitors may play any piece from the current RCM Popular Selection List. Competitors may enter ONE class only. The current "Popular Selection List" is available at the RCM examinations website at www.rcmexaminations.org or at music stores. Please play only the section required for RCM examinations.
A non-RCM version of a piece will result in adjudication only; no mark will be given.
Memorization is NOT required for Popular Classes, however, students who are playing from their own original copy MUST provide an original SECOND SCORE for the adjudicator. The use of photocopies (except for the purpose of page turns) will result in disqualification.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:910 - Popular Piano - Level 9 | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
| Class:911 - Popular Piano - Level 8 | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
| Class:912 - Popular Piano - Level 7 | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:913 - Popular Piano - Level 6 | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
| Class:914 - Popular Piano - Level 5 | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:915 - Popular Piano - Level 4 | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
| Class:916 - Popular Piano - Level 3 | Fee:$49.00 | Register |
Piano - Student/Teacher Duets
Competitors may enter only one (1) level in this class. One piano, four hands. Student to play primo part, teacher to play secondo part. OWN CHOICE, any style - classical, pop, jazz, etc. Memorization is NOT required, however a second score MUST be provided for the adjudicator. The use of photocopies (except for the purpose of page turns) will result in disqualification.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1180 - Student/Teacher Duet - Beginner Level - Prep to Level 2 Maximum time - 5 minutes | Fee:$44.00 | Register |
| Class:1181 - Student/Teacher Duet - Junior Level - Levels 3-5 Maximum time - 5 minutes | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
| Class:1182 - Student/Teacher Duet - Intermediate Level - Levels 6-8 Maximum time - 8 minutes | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
| Class:1183 - Student/Teacher Duet - Senior Level - Levels 9 & above Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$56.00 | Register |
Piano - Classical Duet Classes
Classical idiom only; no popular music. Own Choice. Competitors may enter only ONE age level in this category. One piano, four hands. The fee includes both competitors. When entering a duet class, please list it on only ONE competitor's entry form.
MAXIMUM performance time is 10 minutes.
Memorization is NOT required for Duet Classes, however, students who are playing from their own music MUST provide a SECOND SCORE for the adjudicator. The use of photocopies (except for the purpose of page turns) will result in disqualification. The age requirement (as of Dec. 31, 2025) must be valid for both performers.
If the two (2) Entrant's birthdays fall in two (2) age categories you MUST select the older age class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:917 - Piano Duet - Open Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$67.00 | Register |
| Class:918 - Piano Duet - 18 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$64.00 | Register |
| Class:919 - Piano Duet - 16 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:920 - Piano Duet - 14 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$57.00 | Register |
| Class:921 - Piano Duet - 12 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:922 - Piano Duet - 10 and Under Maximum time - 7 minutes | Fee:$51.00 | Register |
| Class:923 - Piano Duet - 8 and Under Maximum time - 5 minutes | Fee:$48.00 | Register |
Piano - Duo Classes
Two pianos, four hands. Own Choice. When entering a duo class, please list it on only ONE competitor's entry form. The fee includes both competitors. The age requirement (as of Dec. 31, 2025) must be valid for both performers. MAXIMUM time is 10 minutes.
Piano - Popular Duet Classes
Popular idiom only, i.e., Disney, Broadway, Pop, etc. Own Choice. Competitors may enter only ONE age level in this category. The age requirement (as of Dec. 31, 2025) must be valid for both performers. The fee includes both competitors. When entering a duet class, please list it on only ONE competitor's entry form.
MAXIMUM time is 10 minutes.
Memorization is NOT required for Duet Classes, however, students who are playing from their own music MUST provide an original SECOND SCORE for the adjudicator. The use of photocopies (except for the purpose of page turns) will result in disqualification.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:927 - Popular Piano Duet - 18 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$65.00 | Register |
| Class:928 - Popular Piano Duet - 16 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$60.00 | Register |
| Class:929 - Popular Piano Duet - 14 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$58.00 | Register |
| Class:930 - Popular Piano Duet - 12 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$55.00 | Register |
| Class:931 - Popular Piano Duet - 10 and Under Maximum time - 10 minutes | Fee:$50.00 | Register |
Piano - Trio Classes
One piano, six hands. Own Choice. When entering a trio class please list it on only ONE competitor's entry form. The fee includes all 3 competitors. The age requirement (as of Dec. 31, 2025) must be valid for all 3 performers. MAXIMUM time is 10 minutes.