OMFA Provincial Qualifying Syllabus

Piano & Violin Qualifying Classes (Age-Specific)
* OMFA Provincial Nomination is based on an adjudicator’s recommendation;
* Participants registered in the OMFA Provincial Qualifying classes must also enter at least two additional non-OMFA Provincial Qualifying classes from the CCCTIMF In-person RCM or In-person Special Syllabus to be eligible for OMFA Provincial nomination;
* All class in OMFA Provincial Qualifying Syllabus do not qualify for Signature Trophies and Scholarship;
* Participants are required to register for classes according to their age group as per the 2026 OMFA Provincial requirements, if the age range is indicated;
* It is the participant’s responsibility to be familiar with the Provincial Festival rules & repertoire requirements. Please refer to OMFA website (www.omfa.ca).
OMFA Provincial Qualifying Piano Solo Classes
* Perform two contrasting selections from the current RCM piano syllabus (Studies/etudes are not accepted);
* Memorization is mandatory;
* Contestants must provide an original score for the adjudicator;
* Performance time must not be exceeded.
Class Code Class Description    
OM-P1 Grade 1 (not exceeding 15 mins)     65
OM-P2 Grade 2 (not exceeding 15 mins)     65
OM-P3 Grade 3 (not exceeding 15 mins)     65
OM-P4 Grade 4 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-P5 Grade 5 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-P6 Grade 6 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-P7 Grade 7 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-P8 Grade 8 (not exceeding 25 mins)     70
OM-P9 Grade 9 (not exceeding 25 mins)     75
OM-P10 Grade 10 (not exceeding 35 mins)     80
OM-PO Open, ARCT & UP (at least 15 mins not exceeding 45 mins)     90
OM-PM Ages 29 & Above (not exceeding 25 mins)     100
OMFA Provincial Qualifying Piano Concerto Classes
* Contestants may perform one or two consecutive movements of a concerto;
* Contestants are responsible for providing their own accompanist. The orchestral part should be played on the piano;
* It is the participant’s responsibility to provide their current level of study to ensure proper nomination for OMFA;
* This class is not eligible for CBSO soloist opportunity;
* Memorization is mandatory;
* Performance time must not be exceeded;
* Contestants must provide an original score for the adjudicator.
Class Code Class Description    
OM-PCO/B Ages 6-8 (not exceeding 15 mins)     85
OM-PCO/P Ages 9-10 (not exceeding 15 mins)     85
OM-PCO/E Ages 11-12 (not exceeding 15 min for level 8 & below AND not exceeding 20 min for level 9 & above)     90
OM-PCO/J Ages 13-14 (not exceeding 15 min for level 8 & below AND not exceeding 20 min for level 9 & above)     90
OM-PCO/I Ages 15-16 (not exceeding 15 min for level 8 & below AND not exceeding 20 min for level 9 & above)     95
OM-PCO/S Ages 17-18 (not exceeding 15 min for level 8 & below AND not exceeding 20 min for level 9 & above)     95
OM-PCO/A Ages 19-28 (not exceeding 25 mins)     100
OM-PCO/M Ages 29 & Above (not exceeding 25 mins)     100
OMFA Provincial Qualifying Classic Piano Duet Classes
* Enter the class corresponding to the age of the oldest duet member, as per the 2026 OMFA requirements;
* Contestants must provide an original score for the adjudicator;
* Contestants who are currently playing in ARCT level must enter senior class , regardless of age;
* Perform ONE piece only and memorization is mandatory;
* Performance time must not be exceeded.
Class Code Class Description    
OM-DT/B Ages 6-8 (not exceeding 5 mins)     75
OM-DT/P Ages 9-10 (not exceeding 5 mins)     75
OM-DT/E Ages 11-12 (not exceeding 5 mins)     80
OM-DT/J Ages 13-14 (not exceeding 8 mins)     80
OM-DT/I Ages 15-16 (not exceeding 10 mins)     85
OM-DT/S Ages 17-18 (not exceeding 10 mins)     85
OM-DT/A Ages 19-28 (not exceeding 10 mins)     95
OM-DT/M Ages 29 & Above (not exceeding 15 mins)     100
OM-DT/F Adult & Child (not exceeding 10 mins)     100
OMFA Provincial Qualifying Popular Music Classes
* One selection from the current RCM Popular Music Piano Syllabus (Studies/etudes are not accepted);
* Memorization is mandatory;
* Contestants must provide an original score for the adjudicator.
Class Code Class Description    
OM-PM/B Ages 6-8 (not exceeding 8 mins)     65
OM-PM/P Ages 9-10 (not exceeding 8 mins)     65
OM-PM/E Ages 11-12 (not exceeding 8 mins)     70
OM-PM/J Ages 13-14 (not exceeding 10 mins)     70
OM-PM/I Ages 15-16 (not exceeding 10 mins)     75
OM-PM/S Ages 17-18 (not exceeding 10 mins)     75
OM-PM/A Ages 19-28 (not exceeding 10 mins)     85
OM-PM/M Ages 29 & Above (not exceeding 10 mins)     90
OMFA Provincial Qualifying Violin Solo Classes
* Perform two contrasting selections from the current RCM piano syllabus (Studies/etudes are not accepted);
* Memorization is mandatory;
* Contestants must provide an original score for the adjudicator;
* Performance time must not be exceeded.
Class Code Class Description    
OM-V1 Grade 1 (not exceeding 15 mins)     65
OM-V2 Grade 2 (not exceeding 15 mins)     65
OM-V3 Grade 3 (not exceeding 15 mins)     65
OM-V4 Grade 4 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-V5 Grade 5 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-V6 Grade 6 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-V7 Grade 7 (not exceeding 15 mins)     70
OM-V8 Grade 8 (not exceeding 20 mins)     70
OM-V9 Grade 9 (not exceeding 20 mins)     75
OM-V10 Grade 10 (not exceeding 30 mins)     80
OM-VO Open, ARCT & UP (not exceeding 45 mins)     90
OM-VM Ages 29 & Above (not exceeding 25 mins)     100