Peter and Audrey Switzer Trophy Room

Voice - W.B. Rothwell Rose Bowl

Donated By: W. B Rothwell. Esq., Toronto
First Presented: 1932
Criteria: Best or Most Promising Vocalist - Diploma/Advanced Level

W.B. Rothwell, the man who inspired the formation of the Perth County Musical Festival in 1926, served as its president from 1927 to 1930. He was a music master at the provincial Normal School in Stratford as well as a "teacher, accompanist and coach". He returned to the Festival and served as its president from 1940 until 1951.

In 1951, after celebrating the silver anniversary of the festival, the Stratford Music Teachers' Association approached the Kiwanis club of Stratford to take over the management of and complete responsibility for the Stratford Music Festival. Mr. Rothwell, a Kiwanian, assisted the club and its members with the transition. He continued to serve as chairman of the Music Festival Committee as well as the Director of Competitions from 1952 until 1957.

Winners

2025Jacob Sills
2023Anna Drowsky

Eligible Classes

28006 - Voice Classical - Solo - Voice Solo Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28016 - Voice Classical - Canadian Song - Canadian Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28026 - Voice Classical - English Song - English Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28036 - Voice Classical - French Song - French Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28046 - Voice Classical - Italian Song - Italian Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28056 - Voice Classical - Spanish Song - Spanish Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28066 - Voice Classical - German (Lied) Song - German (Lied) Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28076 - Voice Classical - Church - Church Solo Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28086 - Voice Classical - Gospel or Spiritual - Gospel or Spiritual Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28096 - Voice Classical - Humorous Song - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28106 - Voice Classical - Traditional Folk Song - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28116 - Voice Classical - Recital - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28122 - Voice Classical - Light Opera or Operetta - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View
28132 - Voice Classical - Oratorio - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28)View