2026 Syllabus - Popular Guitar

Classes are grouped by AGE for those performing popular/contemporary style pieces.

Memorization is required, unless stated otherwise.
In instrumental classes, time will be allowed for a general tuning before classes begin. A fine tuning only, not to exceed TWO minutes is permitted before playing.
Neurodiverse participants requiring accommodations must contact the Festival Administrator directly admin@kiwanismusicfestival.net.
Participants must provide the adjudicator with an original copy of the music. Failure to do so will result in a "for adjudication only" performance.

SOLO SELECTIONS
Music is own choice but must be popular-contemporary in style.
Pieces can be any popular/contemporary music, or students may choose pieces from Conservatory Canada's Contemporary Idioms, or RCM's Popular Selection List.
Classical pieces are NOT permitted.

AWARDS
Enter a minimum of two (2) classes in this discipline to be eligible for a Festival Award.

PROVINCIALS
Beginner to Adult levels are eligible for Provincial nomination.
While only ONE qualifying piece will be entered as the adjudicator's recommendation and must be performed at Provincials, participants MUST PERFORM TWO PIECES MATCHING THIS DISCIPLINE'S CRITERIA at Provincials.
Check Provincial rules at www.omfa.ca the Ontario Music Festival Association's website.