Voice Syllabus
- Conservatory levels are determined by the current Syllabi of either the Royal Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada.
- All repertoire for the Graded concert classes must be found in the current Royal Conservatory of Music Syllabus or Conservatory Canada Syllabus. No exceptions will be permitted.
- Musical theatre and pop pieces, even if listed in an official syllabus, are not permitted unless otherwise noted.
Concert Classes
RCM Preparatory – Level 5 & CC Level 1 – 5
- Participants must perform two (2) contrasting selections.
- All selections must be sung in a language accepted by the current syllabus.
- A selection from the next higher level will NOT be permitted.
RCM & CC Levels 6-Associate
- Participants must perform three (3) contrasting selections.
- Students must perform in at least two different languages.
- All selections must be sung in a language accepted by the current syllabus.
Solo – Own Choice
- Participants must perform one (1) classical selection.
- Selections need not be on any official syllabi.
English Folk Song & Folk Song Style
- Participants must perform one (1) folk song or folk song style selection.
- The song must be written with English as the original language and not a translation.
- Any solo acoustic accompaniment will be accepted.
Other Language Folk Song
- Participants must perform one (1) folk song in a language other than English.
- The selection must be sung in the original language it was written in.
- English translation must be provided.
- Any solo acoustic accompaniment will be accepted.
Canadian Folk Song & Folk Song Style
- Participants must perform one (1) Canadian folk song or folk song style selection.
- Any solo acoustic accompaniment will be accepted.
Canadian Composer
- Participants must perform one (1) selection composed by a Canadian, or where at least one of the composers is Canadian.
- For this festival, a Canadian Composer is defined as a composer who is either native to the country of Canada, is a citizen of Canada, or has spent a major portion of his/her career living and working in Canada.
- The selection must be performed in the original language, and NOT be a translation.
- The selection may not be an arrangement of a folk song.
- Participants may not sing a self-composed selection.
- Selections need not be published. Music for the adjudicator must be legible.
Operetta
- Participants shall perform one (1) selection from an operetta. Selection does not need to be in any official syllabi.
| Name | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 800: Girls & Boys 16 & under | $25.00 | More Information |
| Class 801: Girls & Boys 18 & under | $25.00 | More Information |
| Class 802: Male & Female 19 & over | $25.00 | More Information |
Novice
- Participants must be in their first (1st) year of private voice lessons, and/or be in their first music festival experience.
- Performers shall perform one (1) selection of his/her choice. Selection need not be in any official syllabi.
Adjudication-Only: Family Music-Open
- Open to all song choices including mash-ups and instrumental accompaniment(s).
- Each performance must include two (2) or more family members. Performers and ensembles of all ages and levels are welcome.
- Each family shall perform one (1) selection.
- Important: Only one person needs to register for the family.
| Name | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1200: Family Music - Open | $25.00 | More Information |
Adjudication-Only: World Music
- Performers and ensembles of all ages and levels are welcome.
- Each individual or ensemble is permitted one (1) non-Western style selection.
| Name | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1300: World Music - Open | $25.00 | More Information |
Duets & Trios
- Open to all classical song choices. Performers and ensembles of all ages and levels are welcome.
- Each ensemble shall perform one (1) selection only.
- Inter-studio collaborations are encouraged
- Memorization is optional, but strongly encouraged
For the purpose of this class:
- Adult & Child duets: Adult is defined as anyone over the age of 19 playing with a younger child.
- Teacher & Child duets: Teacher is defined as anyone who is a music teacher (this would include parents/grandparents, etc. if they are teachers)
Small Ensembles
- Groups of 4-15 members
- Open to all classical song choices. Performers and ensembles of all ages and levels are welcome.
- Each ensemble shall perform one (1) selection
- Selections must be musically contrasting. The adjudicator will take choice of repertoire into consideration
- Inter-studio collaborations are encouraged
- Backing tracking with multiple instruments can be used.
- Memorization is not required but is highly recommended
