Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room

Voice - Gordon Scott Memorial Trophy

Donated By: Velda M. Scott, Stratford
First Presented: 1989
Criteria: Excellent achievement in Voice - Intermediate, Senior, Diploma/Advanced, Open, Later Stages Levels

Gordon Scott was a popular piano and singing teacher, choral director and organist. He was the Director of Music at St. John's United Church for 46 years, from 1942 until his death in May 1988. His junior choir from St. John's won the coveted Verney-Cave Trophy on several occasions. He was recognized for his generosity in accompanying many young singers during the Festival. He was also the founder of the renowned Stratford Boys' Choir.

Gordon won international recognition for his musical ability at age 13 when he achieved the highest standing in Canada for his intermediate Toronto Conservatory of Music examination. Gordon Scott was a member of the Perth County Music Teachers' Federation and its President in 1954-5 and 1961. He joined the Stratford Musical Festival in 1943 on the Music Selection Committee and also served on a variety of other committees such as: 'Halls', 'Programs', 'Publicity', and 'Scholarships'. After the Kiwanis Club of Stratford assumed the operation of the Festival, Gordon Scott continued to serve on the Music Selection Committee (Choral, Senior Vocal) until 1987.

This trophy was originally presented to a Male Vocalist Ages 11 - 15. It has been reassigned to the Senior Vocal classes.

Winners

2025Steve McInnis

Eligible Classes

28006 - Voice Classical - Solo - Voice Solo Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28007 - Voice Classical - Solo - Voice Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28015 - Voice Classical - Canadian Song - Canadian Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28016 - Voice Classical - Canadian Song - Canadian Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28017 - Voice Classical - Canadian Song - Canadian Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28025 - Voice Classical - English Song - English Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28026 - Voice Classical - English Song - English Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28027 - Voice Classical - English Song - English Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28035 - Voice Classical - French Song - French Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28036 - Voice Classical - French Song - French Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28037 - Voice Classical - French Song - French Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28045 - Voice Classical - Italian Song - Italian Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28046 - Voice Classical - Italian Song - Italian Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28047 - Voice Classical - Italian Song - Italian Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28055 - Voice Classical - Spanish Song - Spanish Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28056 - Voice Classical - Spanish Song - Spanish Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28057 - Voice Classical - Spanish Song - Spanish Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28065 - Voice Classical - German (Lied) Song - German (Lied) Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28066 - Voice Classical - German (Lied) Song - German (Lied) Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28067 - Voice Classical - German (Lied) Song - German (Lied) Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28075 - Voice Classical - Church - Church Solo Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28076 - Voice Classical - Church - Church Solo Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28077 - Voice Classical - Church - Church Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28085 - Voice Classical - Gospel or Spiritual - Gospel or Spiritual Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28086 - Voice Classical - Gospel or Spiritual - Gospel or Spiritual Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28087 - Voice Classical - Gospel or Spiritual - Gospel or Spiritual Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28095 - Voice Classical - Humorous Song - Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28096 - Voice Classical - Humorous Song - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28097 - Voice Classical - Humorous Song - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28105 - Voice Classical - Traditional Folk Song - Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28106 - Voice Classical - Traditional Folk Song - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28107 - Voice Classical - Traditional Folk Song - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28114 - Voice Classical - Recital - Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28116 - Voice Classical - Recital - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28117 - Voice Classical - Recital - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28121 - Voice Classical - Light Opera or Operetta - Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28122 - Voice Classical - Light Opera or Operetta - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28123 - Voice Classical - Light Opera or Operetta - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View
28131 - Voice Classical - Oratorio - Senior (Ages 17 - 18)View
28132 - Voice Classical - Oratorio - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28133 - Voice Classical - Oratorio - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over)View