{"id":1976,"date":"2017-03-30T09:45:50","date_gmt":"2017-03-30T16:45:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/?page_id=1976"},"modified":"2025-08-28T12:17:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T19:17:44","slug":"multidiscipline-comp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/multidiscipline-comp\/","title":{"rendered":"Multidiscipline Competition &#8211; Rules and Regulations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-1976\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-1976-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h4>Quick Links<\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/national-piano-competition-piano\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2025 National Competition Competitors<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/li>\n<li>Online Application Form - please note, this is a password protected page - contact <strong><a href=\"mailto:competitions@cfmta.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alde Calongcagong<\/a><\/strong> for the password<\/li>\n<li>If you have any questions, please contact: Awards and Competitions Chair <a href=\"mailto:competitions@cfmta.org\">competitions@cfmta.org<\/a><\/li>\n<li>For past winners - please check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/archive\/programs-competition\/\"><strong>Archive<\/strong><\/a> site<br \/>\n<hr \/>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-0-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pg-1976-1\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-1976-1-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-1-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-mobile-last\" ><div id=\"panel-1976-1-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_black-studio-tinymce widget_black_studio_tinymce panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div class=\"textwidget\"><h4 style=\"font-weight: 400; text-align: center;\">In order to participate in this national competition,<br \/>\nyou must have been selected by your provincial\/territorial association.<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">CFMTA\/FCAPM National Multidiscipline Competition 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Rules and Regulations<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Online Application Deadline - March 1, 2027<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a01. The CFMTA\/FCAPM National Multidiscipline Competition is open to competitors who are:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Canadian citizens or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ircc.canada.ca\/english\/helpcentre\/answer.asp?qnum=515&amp;top=15\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">legal resident<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> of Canada,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">instrumentalists who have not reached their 25<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">TH<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> birthday by January 1, 2027,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">vocalists who have not reached their 33<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">rd<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> birthday by January 1, 2027.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">students of a CFMTA member in good standin<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">g, at the time of application and competition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NOT<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> previous 1<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">st<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> place winners of a CFMTA National Competition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559685&quot;:1800}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Provincial\/Territorial Associations:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">may send a total of two competitors, in two different disciplines,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">are responsible for the financial expenses incurred during the selection of the competitors at the Provincial\/Territorial level,<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">are responsible for the financial expenses incurred by their competitors at the National level as follows:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">competitors are to book their own travel arrangements and submit Expense Claims for reimbursement to the CFMTA Treasurer.\u202fThe CFMTA Treasurer will tally the travel expenses for all competitors, divide by the total number of competitors, and bill each Provincial\/Territorial Association that has submitted a competitor(s) an equal amount for each Competitor.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Other expenses such as hotel and food are the responsibility of the competitor or their sponsoring association, as decided in advance by individual Provincial\/Territorial associations.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. General Repertoire Requirements\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Repertoire must be at a senior concert level or higher.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Competitors may select movements from a sonata; the entire work need not be performed.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Repertoire substitutions are not permitted once the application is received; the order must be confirmed by May 1.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Memorization is strongly recommended.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Competitors must provide scores and\/or legal copies for the judges, a second set of scores and\/or legal copies will be required in the case of collaborators.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. \u00a0General Timing Information\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stage time is defined as the time between the first note of the performance and the last note of the final selection.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">An official timekeeper is required during the competition.\u00a0 If the time limit is reached, the timekeeper will continue timing, and the competitor will be allowed to finish their entire program. The competition facilitator will confirm the timing before the final deliberation takes place and will inform the adjudicators of any disqualifications. The official timing of the competitor\u2019s program will be recorded on the adjudication sheet. Any competitor whose performance goes over the time limit will receive an adjudication only and will be disqualified from the national competition. Disqualified competitors will not be eligible for advancement or prizes.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:1800,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Semi-final Round Information<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Competitors in the CFMTA National Semi-final Round should present a stylistically balanced program. Repertoire should be chosen carefully to reflect the experience and maturity of the student.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The overall programme must contain 25 to 30 minutes of stage time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Program requirements<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Instrumentalists\u2019 programs <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">must include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">One Canadian composition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">One major composition from the Baroque or Classical Period<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A variety of shorter works to form a well-balanced program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Vocalists\u2019 programs must include:\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">One Canadian composition<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">One operatic or oratorio aria<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">A variety of shorter works to form a well-balanced program<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Three finalists will be selected from the Semi-final Round of the competition to proceed to <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the Final Round of the competition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Awards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Special prizes are<\/span> <span data-contrast=\"auto\">chosen from the Semi-final Round and presented after the Final Round.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"none\">Details to be announced in advance of the competition.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559739&quot;:240}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335557856&quot;:16777215,&quot;335559685&quot;:2150,&quot;335559738&quot;:210,&quot;335559739&quot;:210}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>6. Final Round Information\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Competitors in the CFMTA National Final Round should present a stylistically balanced program. Repertoire should be chosen carefully to reflect the experience and maturity of the student.<\/li>\n<li>A completely new program must be presented.<\/li>\n<li>The overall programme must contain 30 to 45 minutes of stage time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. APPLICATION FORM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Online Application Form is available on the website - <strong>click here - Opens December 1, 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"><strong>Applications will be accepted using the online form only<\/strong>.\u00a0 <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">You will need the following when applying online:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">*\u00a0 Application Fee ($250.00) payment options are on the application form<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">*\u00a0 Photo \u2013 digital copy (1,000 kb)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">*\u00a0 Resume (100 to 150 words maximum)<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">*\u00a0 List of Repertoire, in order of performance, for both Semi-Final and Final programs, including Title (complete), Composer (first and last name), performance time of each piece<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;\">*\u00a0 name\/address\/contact information of your teacher and CFMTA Provincial Representative<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-1976-1-2\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell panel-grid-cell-empty\" ><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Quick Links &nbsp; 2025 National Competition Competitors Online Application Form &#8211; please note, this is a password protected page &#8211; contact Alde Calongcagong for the password If you have any questions, please contact: Awards and Competitions Chair competitions@cfmta.org For past &hellip; <a class=\"kt-excerpt-readmore\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/multidiscipline-comp\/\" aria-label=\"Multidiscipline Competition &#8211; Rules and Regulations\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-fullwidth.php","meta":{"kt_blocks_editor_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1976","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1976","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1976"}],"version-history":[{"count":60,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1976\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":9171,"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1976\/revisions\/9171"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.cfmta.org\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1976"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}