2023 Syllabus - Choirs & School Music
A Capella Voice
Groups of 6 or more singers perform one selection of your own choosing, unconducted and without accompaniment. Choirs wishing to qualify for the Provincials need a minimum of 13 singers and will need to prepare two selections.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1601 - Grades 4-6 SA | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1602 - Grades 4-6 SSA | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1603 - Grade 7 SSA | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1604 - Grade 7 SAB | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1605 - Grade 7 SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
Junior Choir
Sing two musically contrasting selections. Music may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down. Language and accompaniment are optional.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1606 - Children's Chorus Ages 10 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1607 - Youth Chorus - Ages 12 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1608 - Youth Chorus - Ages 14 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1609 - Youth Chorus - Ages 16 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1610 - Male Choir Unchanged Voices | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
Intermediate Choir
Sing two musically contrasting selections. Music may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down. Language and accompaniment are optional.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1611 - Youth Choir Ages 25 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1612 - Chamber Choir Ages 25 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1613 - Female Chorus Ages 25 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1614 - Male Chorus Ages 25 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1615 - Jazz, Pop, Swing Choir Ages 25 & under | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
Senior Choir
Sing two musically contrasting selections. Music may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down. Language and accompaniment are optional.
For Jazz/Pop/Swing Choir - SATB or SAB selections
For Chorus, non-competitive - any age/voicing
For Service Club Choir - one club song and one of your own choice
For Senior Citizens Choir - any combination of senior citizens and other singers
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1616 - Choral Society | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1617 - Female Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1618 - Male Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1619 - Jazz, Pop, Swing Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1620 - Chorus - non-competitive | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1621 - Service Club Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1622 - Senior Citizens Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$37.00 | Register |
Church Choir
Sing two musically contrasting selections. Music may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down. Language and accompaniment are optional.
For 12 & Under - any voicing
For 16 & Under - minimum of two voices
For up to 25 voices - sing one anthem and one own choice SATB
For Open - sing one anthem and one own choice SATB
School Choirs Grades K to 9
Sing one song of your own choosing, accompaniment optional. Grade choirs include one or more classes within a grade. Choirs that include split classes should be entered into the grade that has the greater enrolment. Songs may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1627 - Kindergarten Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1628a (English language) - Grade 1 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1628b (French language) - Grade 1 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1629 - Grade 2 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1630a (English language) - Grade 3 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1630b (French language) - Grade 3 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1631 - Grade 4 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$33.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1632 - Grade 5 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$33.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1633 - Grade 6 Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$33.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1634 - Grade 7 Choir - SSA or SAB | Liveclosed | Virtual$33.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1635 - Grade 8 Choir - SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$33.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1636 - Grade 9 Choir - SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$33.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1637 - Primary Choir Grades 1-3 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1638 - Junior Choir Grades 4-6 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1639 - Junior Choir Grades 4-6 - Unison | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1640 - Intermediate Choir Grades 7-9 - SSA | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1641 - Intermediate Choir Grades 7-9 - SAB | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1642 - Intermediate Choir Grades 7-9 - SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1643 - Boys Choir Grades 1-6 - Unison (sing one selection of your own choice) | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1644 - Boys Choir Grades 7-9 (sing one selection with a changing voice part) | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1645 - Girls Choir Grades 1-6 - Unison (sing one selection of your own choice) | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1646 - Girls Choir Grades 7-9 (sing one selection with at least SA voicing) | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1647 - Mixed Choir Grades 1-6 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1648 - Mixed Choir Unison Grades 1-6 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
School Choirs Grades K to 8 Non-Competitive
Perform two musically contrasting selections of your own choosing. Accompaniment is optional. Each choir will receive written adjudication but no marks or rankings.
The director may enter a classroom choir, a grade choir or a divisional choir. Students in split grades should sing in their division, but directors may choose to have students sing up a division (not down).
School Choirs Grades 10 to 12
Perform two musically contrasting selections of your own choice
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1652 - Mixed Voice SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1653 - Three Voice | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1654 - Chamber SATB (maximum 24 singers) | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1655 - Female Chorus SSA | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1656 - Male Chorus TB | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1657 - Jazz Choir Any Voicing | Liveclosed | Virtual$35.00 | Register |
Classroom Choirs Grades K to 9
Sing one selection of your own choosing. Classroom choirs include all of the students enrolled in a class. Split classes should be entered into the grade that has the greater enrolment. Selections may be transposed one tone or semitone up or down. Accompaniment is allowed up to Grade 3. All others must sing a capella.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1658 - Kindergarten Class Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1659 - Grade 1 Class Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1660 - Grade 2 Class Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1661 - Grade 3 Class Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1662 - Grade 4 Class Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1663 - Grade 5 Class Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1664 - Grade 6 Class SA Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1665 - Grade 6 Class SB Changing Voice Choir | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1666 - Grade 7 Class Choir - SSA | Liveclosed | Virtual$30.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1667 - Grade 7 Class Choir - SAB | Liveclosed | Virtual$30.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1668 - Grade 7 Class Choir - SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$30.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1669 - Grade 8 Class Choir - SAB | Liveclosed | Virtual$30.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1670 - Grade 8 Class Choir - SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$30.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1671 - Grade 9 Class Choir - SATB | Liveclosed | Virtual$30.00 | Register |
Choral Speaking Grades K to 9
Perform a piece of poetry of your own choosing from memory. Classes may create mood through facial expressions, gestures and body movements; however, no props or costumes allowed. Time limits: Primary - 3 min Junior - 5 min Intermediate - 7 min
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoral Speak_1673 - Kindergarten | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoral Speak_1674 - Primary Grades 1-3 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoral Speak_1675 - Junior Grades 4-6 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassChoral Speak_1676 - Intermediate Grades 7-9 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
Voice Ensemble Grades 10 to 12
Perform two musically contrasting selections of your own choice
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassChoirs_1678 - Grade 9-10 SATB (max 12 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1679 - Grade 9-10 SSA (6-9 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1680 - Grade 9-10 SAB (max 9 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1681 - Grade 11-12 SATB (max 12 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1682 - Grade 11-12 SSA (6-9 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1683 - Grade 11-12 SAB (max 9 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
| ClassChoirs_1684 - Madrigl SATB (max 12 voices) | Liveclosed | Virtual$31.00 | Register |
Rhythm Bands Percussion Groups
Perform one or two selections, original or published. Accompaniment optional.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClassSchool music_1685 - Rhythm Band Kindergarten | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassSchool music_1686 - Percussion Ensemble K-Grade 3 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassSchool music_1687 - Percussion Ensemble Grades 4-6 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
| ClassSchool music_1688 - Percussion Ensemble Grades 7-8 | Liveclosed | Virtual$25.00 | Register |
School Music Instruments - Recorder, Ukulele, Guitar
Perform one or two selections of your own choosing. Piano accompaniment is optional. If using recorded accompaniment, please supply equipment. Please provide music stands, if required.
**Note - Solo classes and smaller ensembles are listed with Brass and Woodwinds **