2026 Syllabus - Piano
Thank you for considering participating in the piano class of the St. Thomas Music Festival. Participants may select as many classes as they wish at their level or a level higher or lower. It is preferred that one selection be selected from List A or B while the second and additional selections can be from List A or B, C, D, a Study or from Contemporary or Popular categories. It is recommended all selections should be memorized except for Non-Competitive classes. We are delighted to offer classes from other method books; Contemporary and Popular classes, Own composition, duets, trios along with Non-Competitive classes for performers who love to play and appreciate feedback from a highly qualified adjudicator.
For Classical Piano Only:
For our Major Piano Awards, a minimum of 2 selections must be taken from the current syllabus of the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada. These awards are as follows:
- Harry Vreman Memorial Scholarship RCM Level 8 ($300)
- Stephanie Leung Memorial Scholarship and Trophy RCM Level 9 ($500)
- Stan and Sybil Hagerman Scholarship RCM Level 10 ($500)
- Doris Evans Award RCM Associate ($1000)
Each of these four special awards is limited to a single lifetime presentation to any competitor. Participants may receive only one of these four awards in any given year. When entering, participants must indicate their main grade level. Participants are allowed to enter one class above or below their main level.
Contemporary Piano
Contemporary selections are piano pices that were wtitten after 1960 and do NOT appear in either the current RCM or CC Syllabus.
Examples of contemporary pieces/collections that can be included, but not limited to are:
- Christopher Norton Connection Series (for pieces not in RCM or CC syllabi)
- Canadian Contemporary Repertoire Series
- Northern Lights Repertoire
- Canadian Contemporary Repertoire Series
- American Popular Piano Repertoire
- The Galaxy Series
- Violet Archer
- Boris Berlin
- John Burge
- Christine Donkin
- Anne Crosby Gaudet
- Clifford Poole
- Ann Southam
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7.31.010 - Contemporary Piano, Beginner, Age 6-8 Own choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.020 - Contemporary Piano, Primary, Age 9-10 Own choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.030 - Contemporary Piano, Elementary, Age 11-12 Own choice | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.040 - Contemporary Piano, Junior, Age 13-14 Own choice | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.050 - Contemporary Piano, Intermediate, Age 15-16 Own choice | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.060 - Contemporary Piano, Senior, Age 17-18 Own choice | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.070 - Contemporary Piano, Advanced, Age 19-28 Own choice | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:7.31.080 - Contemporary Piano, Adult, Ages 29 and over Own choice | Fee:$30.00 | Register |