Rules specific to all Music Disciplines

  1. Important reminder: Cariboo Festival participants may only use published originals or documents available in the public domain. Photocopied music, scores and scripts are not allowed under any circumstances.
  2. Selections must be performed in full, as stated in syllabus of candidate's choice. Please state on the entry form the syllabus used (Conservatory Canada, Royal Conservatory of Toronto, Victoria Conservatory, etc.). Please note that classical sonatas are to be one movement only, even when two are required for the grade level. See Classical section under appropriate grade.
  3. Candidates may also apply to a recognized Conservatory to have a piece graded, and be prepared to supply written documentation of the grading, to satisfy the intent of the above rule (#2) for the Festival Committee, which recognizes that there are many suitable pieces of music not published in a syllabus. The Festival Committee also wishes to promote a celebration of music.
  4. The use of CD accompaniment is not recommended; however, if there is no other alternative, check with the director of the discipline listed in this Syllabus.
  5. Candidates considering the Provincial Festival are reminded that Canadian works are encouraged.

Rules specific to the Piano Discipline

  1. Important reminder: Cariboo Festival participants may only use published originals or documents available in the public domain. Photocopied music, scores and scripts are not allowed under any circumstances.
  2. A performer may enter a particular selection only once, and may not enter the same composition for two consecutive years. For example, a Grade 10 student entering for the second year at that grade level may not perform the same movement from the same sonata as performed the previous year. However, it would be acceptable to perform another movement from the same sonata.
  3. For introductory level entries, composers must be from a recognized syllabus.
  4. Performers at the Intermediate and Senior levels must announce the title of their selection as well as the composer before performing, or they are permitted to ask the Secretary to announce the title and composer of the selection. Junior performers are encouraged but not required to announce their selection title and composer prior to performing.