Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room
Voice - David Smith Memorial Trophy
Donated By: Mr. and Mrs. David Smith and Family, Stratford
First Presented: 1973
Criteria: Best or Most Promising Vocalist - Later Stages
Mr. and Mrs. David Smith donated this trophy in memory of their son, David, who had competed in the Stratford Music Festival on numerous occasions. It was first presented in 1973 to the winner in class 110, Boys' Solo (Oratorio), 15 years and under - the last class that David had competed in at the Festival.
This trophy was first presented to a male unchanged vocalist in an Oratorio Class.
It has been reassigned to the Later Stages vocal classes.
Winners
| 2025 | Nora Martin |
| 2023 | Evlyn O'Toole |
Eligible Classes
| Section | Category | Code | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Provincial Qualifying | Classical Voice - Adults - Solo | 15008 | Adults - Ages 29 and Above |
| Voice | Solo - Recital | 5395b | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Canadian Song | 5258 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Church | 5270 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - English Song | 5282 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - French Song | 5294 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - German (Lied) Song | 5305b | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Gospel or Spiritual | 5317 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Humorous Song | 5329 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Italian Song | 5341 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Light Opera or Operetta | 5353 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Oratorio | 5376b | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Spanish Song | 5410 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |
| Voice | Solo - Traditional Folk Song | 5421 | Later Stages - Ages 29 & over |