2026 Syllabus (still being updated as at 30Sep2026) - Voice Classical
Provincial requirements:
Solo Beginner-Primary Level: two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted. The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Solo Elementary Level: two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted. The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Solo Junior Level: two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted. The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Solo Intermediate Level: two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted. The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Solo Senior Level: two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. One selection may be opera, operetta or oratorio. The maximum performance time is: Fifteen (15) minutes.
Duets & Trios: one (1) selection
Solo
Perform a selection in any language taken from the current syllabi. Songs may be transposed to suit vocal development. In classes separated into male and female, entrants are welcome to enter where they feel comfortable as we want to respect the individual's right to sing in any voiced category based on their identity.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28000 - Voice Solo Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28001 - Voice Solo Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28002 - Voice Solo Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28003 - Voice Solo Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28004 - Voice Solo Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28005 - Voice Solo Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28006 - Voice Solo Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28007 - Voice Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Canadian Song
Perform an original classical composition by a Canadian composer. Approved syllabi have suitable material.
**Note: Folksong arrangements must be sung in either "Traditional Folk" or "French Song" classes, not here**
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28010 - Canadian Song Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28011 - Canadian Song Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28012 - Canadian Song Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28013 - Canadian Song Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28014 - Canadian Song Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28015 - Canadian Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28016 - Canadian Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28017 - Canadian Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
English Song
Perform a selection from a standard repertoire of English language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28020 - English Song Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28021 - English Song Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28022 - English Song Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28023 - English Song Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28024 - English Song Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28025 - English Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28026 - English Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28027 - English Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
French Song
Perform a selection in French by a French composer, or composed in the French language, with piano accompaniment. Traditional French songs or French-Canadian folk songs are acceptable. Approved syllabi also have suitable material.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28030 - French Song Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28031 - French Song Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28032 - French Song Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28033 - French Song Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28034 - French Song Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28035 - French Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28036 - French Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28037 - French Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Italian Song
Perform a selection in Italian from classical Italian vocal literature.
**Note: Oratorios should be entered in the appropriate Oratorio class**
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28040 - Italian Song Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28041 - Italian Song Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28042 - Italian Song Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28043 - Italian Song Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28044 - Italian Song Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28045 - Italian Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28046 - Italian Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28047 - Italian Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Spanish Song
Perform a selection in Spanish by a Spanish composer or composed in the Spanish language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28050 - Spanish Song Beginner to Primary (Ages - 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28051 - Spanish Song Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28052 - Spanish Song Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28053 - Spanish Song Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28054 - Spanish Song Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28055 - Spanish Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28056 - Spanish Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28057 - Spanish Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
German (Lied) Song
Perform a selection in German by a German composer, or composed in the German language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28060 - German (Lied) Song Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10 one selection - own choice) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28061 - German (Lied) Song Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28062 - German (Lied) Song Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28063 - German (Lied) Song Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28064 - German (Lied) Song Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28065 - German (Lied) Song Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28066 - German (Lied) Song Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28067 - German (Lied) Song Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Church
Perform a classical church solo (not taken from an oratorio, cantata or motet) in your choice of language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28070 - Church Solo Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28071 - Church Solo Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28072 - Church Solo Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28073 - Church Solo Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28074 - Church Solo Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28075 - Church Solo Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28076 - Church Solo Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28077 - Church Solo Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Gospel or Spiritual
Perform an arrangement of a spiritual or gospel song in any voice.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28080 - Gospel or Spiritual Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28081 - Gospel or Spiritual Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28082 - Gospel or Spiritual Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28083 - Gospel or Spiritual Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28084 - Gospel or Spiritual Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28085 - Gospel or Spiritual Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28086 - Gospel or Spiritual Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28087 - Gospel or Spiritual Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Humorous Song
Perform a humorous piece in any genre such as parlour songs or songs from cabarets, light opera, etc. Props and costumes are not allowed.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28090 - Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28091 - Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28092 - Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28093 - Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28094 - Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28095 - Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28096 - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28097 - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Traditional Folk Song
Perform a traditional folk song with piano accompaniment. A traditional folk song may be arranged but is not composed.
**Note: Contemporary Folk (by 20th and 21st century songwriters) is to be performed in Pop classes **
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28100 - Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28101 - Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28102 - Junior (Ages 13 - 14) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28103 - Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28104 - Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28105 - Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28106 - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28107 - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Recital
Perform two classical songs in any language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28110 - Beginner to Primary (Ages 6 - 10) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:28111 - Elementary (Ages 11 - 12) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$54.00 | Virtual:$52.00 | Register |
| Class:28112 - Junior (Ages 13 - 14) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:28113 - Intermediate (Ages 15 - 16) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:28114 - Senior (Ages 17 - 18) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:28115 - Changing Voice three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:28116 - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$65.00 | Virtual:$63.00 | Register |
| Class:28117 - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) three selections - own choice | Earlybird Live:$61.00 | Virtual:$59.00 | Register |
Light Opera or Operetta
Perform one selection of light opera (i.e. Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss, Romberg, etc). Please use live accompaniment.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28120 - Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:28121 - Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28122 - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28123 - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Oratorio
Perform an aria from any standard Oratorio, or a Requiem, Cantata, Motet or Mass in any language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28130 - Changing Voice one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28131 - Senior (Ages 17 - 18) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:28132 - Advanced (Ages 19 - 28) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:28133 - Later Stages (Ages 29 & Over) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$27.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Grand Opera
Sing an operatic aria in the language in which it was written. In classes separated into male and female, entrants are welcome to enter where they feel comfortable as we want to respect the individual's right to sing in any voiced category based on their identity.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:28140 - Grand Opera Voice Advanced (Ages 19 and up) one selection - own choice | Earlybird Live:$29.00 | Virtual:$27.00 | Register |