2024 Syllabus - Voice - Classical

Duet

Sing a duet in any language with any combination of voices.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5204 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00Register
Class5205 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$36.00Virtual$35.00Register
Class5210 - SacredEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00Register
Class5211 - FamilyEarlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00Register

Solo - 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.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5422 - Grand Opera Voice OpenEarlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00Register

Ensemble

Perform one or two contrasting selections in any language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5212 - TrioEarlybird Live$32.00Virtual$31.00Register
Class5213 - QuartetEarlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00Register
Class5214 - Barbershop/Sweet Adelines QuartetEarlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00Register
Class5215 - Double or Triple TrioEarlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00Register
Class5216 - Small Group (2-6 performers of all ages)Earlybird Live$38.00Virtual$37.00Register
Class5217 - Large Group (7-12 performers of all ages)Earlybird Live$42.00Virtual$41.00Register
Class5218 - FamilyEarlybird Live$38.00Virtual$37.00Register

Provincial Qualifying

Perform two musically contrasting selections in at least two languages, taken from approved syllabi. Time limit for all categories is 15 min

Provincial finalists may be selected from this qualifying class or from their overall achievement in individual solo classes.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5383 - Level 7Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00Register
Class5384 - Level 8Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00Register
Class5385 - Level 9Earlybird Live$46.00Virtual$45.00Register

Solo - By Level - Female

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.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5226 - Level 7Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00Register
Class5227 - Level 8Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00Register
Class5228 - Level 9Earlybird Live$26.00Virtual$25.00Register

Solo - 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**

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5253 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5254 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Church

Perform a classical church solo (not taken from an oratorio, cantata or motet) in your choice of language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5265 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5266 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - English Song

Perform a selection from a standard repertoire of English language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5277 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5278 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - 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.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5289 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5290 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - German (Lied) Song

Perform a selection in German by a German composer, or composed in the German language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5301 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5302 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Gospel or Spiritual

Perform an arrangement of a spiritual or gospel song in any voice.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5312 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5313 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - 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.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5324 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5325 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Italian Song

Perform a selection in Italian from classical Italian vocal literature.
**Note: Oratorios should be entered in the appropriate Oratorio class**

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5336 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5337 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Light Opera or Operetta

Perform one selection of light opera (i.e. Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss, Romberg, etc). Please use live accompaniment.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5348 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5349 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Non-Competitive

Perform one or two classical songs in any language. Performers will receive feedback from the adjudicator but not marks or placements, and will not be eligible for prizes or Provincials.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5360 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5361 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Oratorio

Perform an aria from any standard Oratorio, or a Requiem, Cantata, Motet or Mass in any language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5372 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5373 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - Recital

Perform two classical songs in any language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5392 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$31.00Virtual$30.00Register
Class5396 - Changing Voice (2 contrasting songs appropriate to changing voice development)Earlybird Live$41.00Virtual$40.00Register

Solo - Spanish Song

Perform a selection in Spanish by a Spanish composer or composed in the Spanish language.

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5405 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5406 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register

Solo - 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 **

ClassEarlybird LiveVirtual
Class5417 - Changing VoiceEarlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register
Class5418 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)Earlybird Live$24.00Virtual$23.00Register