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.

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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.

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Solo – Own Choice

  • Participants must perform one selection (classical, folk or art song)
  • Selections need not be on any official syllabi. No Music Theatre or Pop.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sacred Solo

  • Participants must perform one (1) sacred selection.

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Operetta

  • Participants shall perform one (1) selection from an operetta. Selection does not need to be in any official syllabi.

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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.

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Adjudication-Only: Masterclass

  • Each performer may sing one (1) selection of his/her choice. No pop or musical theatre.
  • Selection may be in any language. English translation needs to be provided in a foreign language piece.
  • Adjudicator will spend 15 minutes (including performance of piece) with each performer.

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Adjudication-Only: Singer/Song Writer

  • Performers of all ages and levels are welcome.
  • Each participant shall perform one (1) original composition.
  • All types of accompaniments are permitted including backing tracks. Singers need to provide own equipment and/or player if using a backing track.

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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.

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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.

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Adjudication-Only: Small Ensembles

  • 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.

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