Junior Syllabus

Junior Syllabus

Primary Schools

C01	Media - Radio Programme	Prepare a Radio Programme not exceeding 10 minutes duration on a topic of own choice. Up to 6 pupils can be involved in the project. The CD / tape must be submitted by 30th June.
C02	Media - Video	Prepare a video programme not exceeding 10 minutes duration on a topic of own choice. Up to 6 pupils can be involved in the project. The DVD / tape must be submitted by 30th June.
C03	Choral - Unison	Two prescribed songs. Confined to primary schools in rural areas excluding towns with a population of 2000 or more.

Secondary Schools

C10	Media - Radio Programme	Prepare a Radio Programme not exceeding 10 minutes duration on a topic of own choice. Up to 6 pupils can be involved in the project. The CD / tape must be submitted by 30th June.
C11	Media - Video	Prepare a video programme not exceeding 10 minutes duration on a topic of own choice. Up to 6 pupils can be involved in the project. The DVD / tape must be submitted by 30th June.

5-6 Fluent

C20	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C21	Storytelling	Telling a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C22	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C23	Solo Singing	Singing of a prescribed song

7-8 Fluent
C20A	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C21A	Storytelling	Telling a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C22A	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C23A	Solo Singing	Singing of a prescribed song

5-6 Learners
C24	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C25	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C26	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C27	Solo Singing	Singing of a prescribed song

7-8 Learners
C24A	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C25A	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C26A	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C27A	Solo Singing	Singing of a prescribed song

5-6 Open

C28	Art - Poster	Prepare a poster with Gaelic word content on a subject of own choice. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

7-8 Open
C28A	Art - Poster	Prepare a poster with Gaelic word content on a subject of own choice. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

9-10 Fluent

C39	Storytelling	Tell a traditional story. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C40	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C41	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C42	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C43	Bible Reading	Reading at sight from the Bible. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C44	Solo Singing - Girls	Singing of a prescribed song.
C45	Solo Singing - Boys	Singing of a prescribed song.
C46	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

11-12 Fluent
C39A	Storytelling	Tell a traditional story. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C40A	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C41A	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C42A	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C43A	Bible Reading	Reading at sight from the Bible. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C44A	Solo Singing - Girls	Singing of a prescribed song.
C45A	Solo Singing - Boys	Singing of a prescribed song.
C46A	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

9-10 Learners

C47	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C48	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C49	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C50	Bible Reading	Reading at sight from the Bible. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C51	Solo Singing - Girls	Singing of a prescribed song.
C52	Solo Singing - Boys	Singing of a prescribed song.
C53	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

11-12 Learners

C47A	Conversation	Conversation on any subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 4 minutes.
C48A	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 4 minutes.
C49A	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C50A	Bible Reading	Reading at sight from the Bible. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C51A	Solo Singing - Girls	Singing of a prescribed song.
C52A	Solo Singing - Boys	Singing of a prescribed song.
C53A	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May.


9-10 Open
C54	Art - Poster	Prepare a poster with Gaelic word content on a subject of own choice. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

11-12 Open
C54A	Art - Poster	Prepare a poster with Gaelic word content on a subject of own choice. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

Under 13 Years Fluent

C70	Traditional Singing	One song sung in the traditional style, own choice.
C71	Choral - Unison	Two prescribed songs.
C72	Choral - Two-part Harmony	Two prescribed songs.
C73	Choral - Puirt-a-beul	Prescribed puirt a beul
C74	Duet	One song, own choice.
C75	Reading	Reading at sight a piece of prose. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.

Under 13 Years Learners

C76	Choral - Unison	Two prescribed songs - School or Area, District, Town Choirs.
C77	Choral - Two-part Harmony	Two prescribed songs - School or Area, District, Town Choirs.
C78	Choral - Puirt-a-beul	Prescribed puirt a beul - School or Area, District, Town Choirs.
C79	Duet	One song, own choice.
C80	Reading	Reading at sight a piece of prose. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.

Under 13 Years Open

C81	Instrumental - Piano	Play a slow Gaelic Air and March, own choice.
C82	Instrumental - Keyboard	Play a slow Gaelic Air and March, own choice.
C83	Instrumental - Fiddle	Play a slow Gaelic Air and March, followed by a Strathspey and Reel, own choice.
C84	Instrumental - Accordion	Play a Highland March, Strathspey and Reel in traditional style, own choice.
C85	Instrumental - Chanter	Play a March, own choice.
C86	Instrumental - Bagpipes	Play a March, own choice.
C87A	Drama	Original play devised and staged by school presenting the playlet. Time allowed (including set-up and removal of props) is 20 minutes.
C87B	Action Song	Song with actions illustrative of the theme or demonstration of labour action accompanied by song.
C88	Melodeon	Play a selection of Gaelic tunes in the Traditional style. Own choice.
C171A	Precenting a Psalm	Precent, in traditional manner, two verses of an own choice Psalm to a tune chosen from The Scottish Psalmody. "Congregation" support will be provided by the competitor's own choir or group. Group must consist of at least 6 people
C172A	Folk Groups	Perform two songs of own choice with accompaniment of musical instruments. A basic PA system will be provided, which is to be used by all groups, if desired. Maximum time of 5 minutes setting up and 5 minutes performance
C176A	Fiddle Groups	Play a minimum of 3 tunes in different tempos in traditional Highland style. Performance not to exceed 5 minutes.

13-15 Years Fluent

C89	Story Telling	Tell a traditional story. Maximum time is 5 minutes.
C90	Conversation	Conversation with an adjudicator on a subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 5 minutes.
C91	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 5 minutes.
C92	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C93	Reading	Reading a piece of prose. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C94	Traditional Singing	One song sung in traditional style, own choice.
C95	Solo Singing - Girls	One prescribed song. An Comunn Gàidhealach Silver Medal.
C96	Solo Singing - Boys	One prescribed song. An Comunn Gàidhealach Silver Medal.
C97	Duet	One song, own choice.
C98	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May

13-15 Years Learners

C99	Conversation	Conversation with an adjudicator on a subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 5 minutes.
C100	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C101	Reading	Reading a piece of prose. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C102	Solo Singing - Girls	One prescribed song. James C McPhee Medal.
C103	Solo Singing - Boys	One prescribed song. James C McPhee Medal
C104	Duet	One song, own choice.
C105	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May

13-15 Years Open

C106	Bible Reading	Reading at sight from the Bible. Passage to be chosen by the adjudicator.
C107	Art - Poster	Prepare a poster with Gaelic word content on a subject of own choice. Work to be submitted by 31 May.
C108	Instrumental - Bagpipes	Play a March, own choice.
C109	Instrumental - Bagpipes	Play a Strathspey and Reel, own choice.
13-18 Years Fluent

C110	Choral - Unison	Two prescribed songs.
C111	Choral - Two-part Harmony	Two prescribed songs.
C112	Choral - Puirt-a-beul	Prescribed puirt a beul

13-18 Years Learners

C113	Choral - Unison	Two prescribed songs.
C114	Choral - Two-part Harmony	Two prescribed songs.
C115	Choral - Puirt-a-beul	Prescribed puirt a beul

13-18 Years Open

C116	Instrumental - Piano	Play a slow Gaelic Air and March, own choice.
C117	Instrumental - Keyboard	Play a slow Gaelic Air and March, own choice.
C118	Instrumental - Fiddle	Play a slow Gaelic Air and March and Strathspey and Reel, own choice.

16-18 Years Open

C130	Instrumental - Bagpipes	Play a March, own choice.
C131	Instrumental - Bagpipes	Play a Strathspey and Reel, own choice.

16-18 Years Fluent

C139	Story Telling	Tell a traditional story. Maximum time is 5 minutes.
C140	Understanding	Reading at sight and interpreting in Gaelic. Adjudicators choice.
C141	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 5 minutes.
C142	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed poetry. No Actions.
C143	Conversation	Conversation with an adjudicator on a subject chosen by the adjudicator. Maximum conversation time is 5 minutes.
C144	Duet	One song, own choice.
C145	Traditional Singing - Girls	One song sung in traditional style, own choice.
C146	Traditional Singing - Boys	One song sung in traditional style, own choice.
C147	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

16-18 Years Learners

C145A	Traditional Singing - Open	One song sung in traditional style, own choice.
C148	Understanding	Reading at sight and interpreting the reading in Gaelic. Adjudicators choice.
C149	Storytelling	Tell a story of own choice. Maximum time is 5 minutes.
C150	Poetry Recitation	Recitation of a prescribed piece of poetry. No Actions.
C151	Conversation	Conversation with an adjudicator on a subject chosen by the competitor. Maximum conversation time is 5 minutes.
C152	Duet	One song, own choice.
C153	Literary	Write either a short story, a poem or a newspaper article. Work to be submitted by 31 May.

16-18 Years Open

C154	Art - Poster	Prepare a poster with Gaelic word content on a subject of own choice. Work to be submitted by 31 May.
C155	Solo Singing - Girls	One prescribed song.
C156	Solo Singing - Boys	One prescribed song.

Under 19 Years Open

C170A	Drama	Original play devised and staged by schools presenting the playlet. Time allowed (including set-up and removal of props) is 20 minutes.
C170B	Action Song	Song with actions illustrative of the theme or demonstration of labour action accompanied by song.
C171B	Precenting a Psalm	Precent, in traditional manner, two verses of an own choice Psalm to a tune chosen from The Scottish Psalmody. "Congregation" support will be provided by the competitor's own choir or group. Group must consist of at least 6 people.
C172	Folk Groups	Perform two songs of own choice with accompaniment of musical instruments. A basic PA system will be provided, which is to be used by all groups, if desired. Maximum time of 5 minutes setting up and 5 minutes performance

Under 19 Years Open

C176	Fiddle Groups	Play a minimum of 3 tunes in different tempos in traditional Highland style. Performance not to exceed 5 minutes.
C177	Solo Singing	Own choice. Confined to first prizewinners of solo singing competitions at previous Royal National Mods.
C178	Instrumental - Accordion	Play a Highland March, Strathspey and Reel in traditional style, own choice.
C179	Melodeon	Play a selection of Gaelic tunes in the Traditional Style. Own Choice.

Under 19 Years Learners

C173	Choral - Unison	Two prescribed songs - Area, District or Town Choirs.
C174	Choral - Two-part Harmony	Two prescribed songs - Area, District or Town Choirs.
C175	Choral - Puirt-a-beul	Prescribed puirt a beul - Area, District or Town Choirs.

Clàrsach Competitions

B320	Self Accompaniment	Solo singing to own choice of two contrasting pieces.
B321	Introductory	Beginners introductory class. Own choice of one piece of Gaelic music.
B322	Elementary	Solo playing of two pieces of music, one prescribed and one own choice.
B323	Intermediate	Solo playing of two pieces of music, one prescribed and one own choice.
B324	Advanced	Solo playing of two pieces of music, one prescribed and one own choice.
B332	Additional Class	Only for those who have already won class B324. Additional information in the Supplement.

Under 13 Years
B330	Duets	Own choice of music of Gaelic origin, not to exceed 5 minutes.

13 - Under 19 Years
B330A	Duets	Own choice of music of Gaelic origin, not to exceed 5 minutes.

Open

B328	Accompanying	Accompanying of a singer. Two prescribed songs.
B329	Clàrsach Composition	An original composition reflecting the idiom of Gaelic music a) Voice and Clàrsach and b) Clàrsach Solo.
B331	Clàrsach Ensembles	Groups of three or more Clàrsach. Own choice of Gaelic music not to exceed 6 minutes.
B334	Wire Strung Harps - Elementary	Own choice of two contrasting pieces, music not to exceed 4 minutes.
B335	Wire Strung Harps - Advanced	Own choice of two contrasting pieces, music not to exceed 5 minutes.
B336	Duo	Voice and Clàrsach for singer and accompanist. Own Choice of two contrasting songs of Gaelic origin, not to exceed five minutes.