Strings

March 2 - 3, 2024

Rules

Classes are created for Suzuki program students and for Conservatory program students: enter by Suzuki Level or Conservatory Grade.
All classical pieces must be chosen from the Suzuki Violin Levels or the syllabi of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatory Canada, or any other recognized syllabus. Enter selection(s) at the appropriate grade level. All solo classes must be entered at the same level.
To be considered for an award, participants must perform a Concert Group or 2 solo pieces.
Adult fees and times are based on grade levels listed in the charts.
Please see "How to Enter the Festival" on the Registration page.
PLEASE NOTE: To qualify for the Provincial Festival, a student must enter 2 Solo Classes in one discipline. Performing Arts BC considers a Concert Group (consisting of 2 or 3 pieces) as 1 class only, therefore he/she must enter a Concert Group plus another Solo Class - or - enter 2 (or more) separate Solo Classes.
Participants recommended to PERFORMING ARTS BC in two disciplines may attend in ONE discipline only.

Suzuki Violin Levels:

Twinkle Variation I to Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Vol. I)
O Come Little Children to Andantino (Vol.1)
Etude to Gossec Gavotte (Vol. 1)
Chorus to Handel Bourree (Vol. 2)
Two Grenadiers to Boccherini Minuet (Vol. 2)
Martini Gavotte to Bach Gavotte (Vol. 3)
Bach Bourree (Vol. 3) to Seitz No.5, 3rd mov’t (Vol. 4)
Vivaldi Concerto in A minor, 1st mov’t. (Vol. 4) to 2nd mov’t (Vol. 5)
Concerto in G minor (excluding German Dance) (Vol. 5) to Handel Sonata No.4 (Vol. 6)
Mozart Minuet (Vol. 7) to Veracini Sonata(Vol. 8)

Suzuki Cello Levels:

Twinkle Variations to Go Tell Aunt Rhody (Vol.1)
O Come Little Children to Andantino(Vol.1)
Rigadoom to Minuet 2 (Vol.1)
Long, Long Ago to Hunters Chorus (Vol. 1)
Musette to Bourree (Vol. 2)
Berceuse to Minuet in G (Vol. 3)
Gavotte in c minor to Allegro Moderato (Vol. 3)
Volume 4
Volumes 5 & 6
Volumes 7 & 8

Suzuki Viola Levels:
Classes and Levels will be assigned in a similar manner to the violin classes on receipt of entry forms. State titles of selections on the entry form. Time limits and fees are the same as above String levels.

Adjudicator

Simon Cole 2024

Strings Adjudicator

Canadian Violinist DAVID GILLHAM regularly appears as chamber musician, in recital and as soloist in major cities and venues across four continents. A sought after teacher, Mr. Gillham is an Associate Professor of Violin at the University of British Columbia School of Music and is the director of the Violin Programme at the Domaine Forget International Music Festival and Academy. Mr. Gillham has given masterclasses throughout North and South America, China, Taiwan and South Africa.

Mr. Gillham was for many years a member of the acclaimed Arianna String Quartet (USA) and is a founding member of the Ridge Piano Trio and the violin and piano duo “Gillham-Iinuma”.

In 2002, Mr. Gillham received the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal in honour of his contributions to the arts in Canada.

Classes

Concert Group

Suzuki Concert Group

2-3 selections. Music from the stated Suzuki Levels.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$45.00
02	$45.00
03	$45.00
04	$45.00
05	$45.00
06	$51.00
07	$51.00
08	$51.00
09	$55.00
10	$62.00
ARCT	$62.00
Beginner	$35.00
Diploma	$62.00
Open	$62.00
Pre-grade 1	$35.00
Suzuki Level 1	$35.00
Suzuki Level 10	$55.00
Suzuki Level 2	$35.00
Suzuki Level 3	$45.00
Suzuki Level 4	$45.00
Suzuki Level 5	$45.00
Suzuki Level 6	$51.00
Suzuki Level 7	$51.00
Suzuki Level 8	$51.00
Suzuki Level 9	$55.00

Conservatory Concert Group

Music from the syllabi of the Royal Conservatory of Music, Conservatory of Canada or any other recognized examination.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$45.00
02	$45.00
03	$45.00
04	$45.00
05	$45.00
06	$51.00
07	$51.00
08	$51.00
09	$55.00
10	$62.00
ARCT	$62.00
Beginner	$35.00
Diploma	$62.00
Open	$62.00
Pre-grade 1	$35.00
Suzuki Level 1	$35.00
Suzuki Level 10	$55.00
Suzuki Level 2	$35.00
Suzuki Level 3	$45.00
Suzuki Level 4	$45.00
Suzuki Level 5	$45.00
Suzuki Level 6	$51.00
Suzuki Level 7	$51.00
Suzuki Level 8	$51.00
Suzuki Level 9	$55.00

Concerto Class

This class is for students who are performing an entire concerto.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$45.00
02	$45.00
03	$45.00
04	$45.00
05	$45.00
06	$51.00
07	$51.00
08	$51.00
09	$55.00
10	$62.00
ARCT	$62.00
Beginner	$35.00
Diploma	$62.00
Open	$62.00
Pre-grade 1	$35.00
Suzuki Level 1	$35.00
Suzuki Level 10	$55.00
Suzuki Level 2	$35.00
Suzuki Level 3	$45.00
Suzuki Level 4	$45.00
Suzuki Level 5	$45.00
Suzuki Level 6	$51.00
Suzuki Level 7	$51.00
Suzuki Level 8	$51.00
Suzuki Level 9	$55.00

Duet - Ensemble

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$21.00
02	$21.00
03	$21.00
04	$21.00
05	$21.00
06	$23.00
07	$23.00
08	$23.00
09	$29.00
10	$29.00
ARCT	$29.00
Beginner	$17.00
Diploma	$29.00
Open	$29.00
Pre-grade 1	$17.00
Suzuki Level 1	$17.00
Suzuki Level 10	$29.00
Suzuki Level 2	$17.00
Suzuki Level 3	$21.00
Suzuki Level 4	$21.00
Suzuki Level 5	$21.00
Suzuki Level 6	$23.00
Suzuki Level 7	$23.00
Suzuki Level 8	$23.00
Suzuki Level 9	$29.00

Popular Concert Group - Strings

Popular Concert Group

Music in any of the following styles: Popular, Country, Ethnic, Gospel or Fiddle. Participants may stay within one style group or choose a variety of styles. Popular styles must not be mixed with classical styles.

Level (Grade)	Fee
Advanced	$50.00
Intermediate	$46.00
Junior	$40.00

Quartet - Ensemble

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$37.00
02	$29.00
03	$37.00
04	$37.00
05	$37.00
06	$41.00
07	$41.00
08	$41.00
09	$53.00
10	$53.00
ARCT	$53.00
Beginner	$29.00
Diploma	$53.00
Open	$53.00
Pre-grade 1	$29.00
Suzuki Level 1	$29.00
Suzuki Level 10	$53.00
Suzuki Level 2	$29.00
Suzuki Level 3	$37.00
Suzuki Level 4	$37.00
Suzuki Level 5	$37.00
Suzuki Level 6	$41.00
Suzuki Level 7	$41.00
Suzuki Level 8	$43.00
Suzuki Level 9	$53.00

Sight Reading

Selections will be based on RCM requirements for each grade and provided by the adjudicator

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$16.00
02	$16.00
03	$16.00
04	$16.00
05	$16.00
06	$17.00
07	$17.00
08	$17.00
09	$19.00
10	$19.00
ARCT	$19.00
Diploma	$19.00
Open	$19.00
Suzuki Level 10	$19.00
Suzuki Level 3	$16.00
Suzuki Level 4	$16.00
Suzuki Level 5	$16.00
Suzuki Level 6	$17.00
Suzuki Level 7	$17.00
Suzuki Level 8	$17.00
Suzuki Level 9	$19.00

Solo Class

Suzuki Solo (A)

1 selection. Music from the stated Suzuki Levels.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Suzuki Solo (B)

1 selection. Music from the stated Suzuki Levels.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Baroque Solo

1 selection. Music from a current examination syllabus. Music written by a Baroque composer from a period up to approx. 1750, eg. JS Bach, Handel, Lully, Telemann, Vivaldi, etc.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Classical Solo

1 selection. Music from a current examination syllabus. Music written by a Classical composer, 1750 to circa 1825, eg. CPE Bach, WA Mozart, Beethoven, Haydn, etc.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Romantic Solo

1 selection. Music from a current examination syllabus. Music in the style of the Romantic composers 1800 to 1900, eg. Brahms, Mendelssohn, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, etc.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

20th or 21st Century Solo

1 selection. Music from a current examination syllabus, eg. Bartok, Coulthard, Kabalevsky, Prokofiev, Shostakovich

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Own Choice - Solo

1 selection. Any selection or piece NOT found in the recommended current syllabi or Suzuki Books. This selection should be appropriate to your registered grade level.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Repertoire - Solo

1 selection. This class is for students already playing in a concert group or 2 other single piece classes who wish to perform one selection at a level higher than the grade they are currently studying.

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Popular Solo

1 selection in any of the following styles: Popular, Country, Ethnic, Gospel or Fiddle

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$25.00
02	$25.00
03	$25.00
04	$25.00
05	$25.00
06	$28.00
07	$28.00
08	$28.00
09	$30.00
10	$30.00
ARCT	$34.00
Beginner	$20.00
Diploma	$34.00
Open	$34.00
Pre-grade 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 1	$20.00
Suzuki Level 10	$30.00
Suzuki Level 2	$20.00
Suzuki Level 3	$25.00
Suzuki Level 4	$25.00
Suzuki Level 5	$25.00
Suzuki Level 6	$28.00
Suzuki Level 7	$28.00
Suzuki Level 8	$28.00
Suzuki Level 9	$30.00

Suzuki or Fiddle Group

Level (Grade)	Fee
Any age/level	$45.00
Any age/level	$35.00
Suzuki Level 1	$45.00

Trio - Ensemble

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$29.00
02	$29.00
03	$29.00
04	$29.00
05	$29.00
06	$32.00
07	$32.00
08	$32.00
09	$41.00
10	$41.00
ARCT	$41.00
Beginner	$23.00
Diploma	$41.00
Open	$41.00
Pre-grade 1	$23.00
Suzuki Level 1	$23.00
Suzuki Level 10	$41.00
Suzuki Level 2	$23.00
Suzuki Level 3	$29.00
Suzuki Level 4	$29.00
Suzuki Level 5	$29.00
Suzuki Level 6	$32.00
Suzuki Level 7	$32.00
Suzuki Level 8	$32.00
Suzuki Level 9	$41.00

Workshop

Workshop (Strings)

Level (Grade)	Fee
01	$3.00
02	$3.00
03	$3.00
04	$3.00
05	$3.00
06	$3.00
07	$3.00
08	$3.00
09	$3.00
10	$3.00