2024 Syllabus - Voice - Other

Duet - Pop Voice

Perform a selection in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, movie/TV theme, pop folk or country. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5601 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5602 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5603 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5604 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5605 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5606 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5607 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Ensemble - Musical Theatre or Pop

Perform one or two songs in the Musical Theatre or Pop style. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.
**Note: Show Choirs may use recorded accompaniment. If you use electronic accompaniment (i.e. electric guitar) please note maximum setup time is 5 min. You must provide your own equipment**

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5692 - Musical Theatre - Mixed GroupLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5694 - Pop - Mixed GroupLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5695 - Show ChoirLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Contemporary Church

Perform a contemporary (pop style) religious solo. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5608 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5610 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5612 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5614 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5615 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5616 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5617 - Open (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5618 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Freestyle Rap

Please note: Freestyle Rap is not included in the 2023 OMFA Provincials so entry in this class does not allow participant to be recommended this year. Age categories have been simplified.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5619 - Freestyle rap 12 and underLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5620 - Freestyle rap 13 and overLiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Jazz or Blues

Perform a Jazz or Blues selection. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5623 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5625 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5627 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5629 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5630 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5631 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5632 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5633 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Pop

Perform a selection in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Selections should be covers from commercial artists in these genres. Selections from Musical Theatre (both staged and non-staged), cabaret, revues and stand-alone songs in musical theatre style are NOT allowed. Rap and Hip Hop are NOT allowed. Selections from Conservatory Canada Contemporary Idioms Voice lists and the RCM List C (Levels 1-6 ) and RCM List D (Levels 7-10) are eligible excluding musical theatre and operetta. Age-appropriate repertoire and suitable lyrics/offensive language should be taken into consideration when choosing selections. All selections must be sung from memory. If unsure of the eligibility of a selection, please email the OMFA Popular Voice screening liaison at ireneilic@sympatico.ca before entering. A microphone, amplifier, piano and sound system for backtracks (no background vocals allowed) will be provided for live entrants. Virtual entrants are allowed to use instrumental backtracks that do not include background vocals.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5634 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5636 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5638 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5640 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5641 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5642 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5643 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5644 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Pop Recital

Perform two musically contrasting selections in one or more of the following genres: pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country. Performers will be assessed on music selections as well as technique and interpretation. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided. Time limit: 9 min

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5645 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5647 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5649 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5651 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5652 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5653 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5654 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5655 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Pop With Microphone

Perform a selection in pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country using a voice microphone. You will be evaluated on your microphone technique as well as your voice performance. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5656 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5658 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5660 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5662 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5663 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5664 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5665 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5666 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed

Solo - Self-Accompanied Pop

Perform a selection in pop, R & B, soul, rock, alternative, indie, jazz, pop folk or country accompanying yourself on piano, guitar or ukulele. A microphone will be available.

ClassLiveVirtual
Class5667 - Beginner (age 10 & under)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5669 - Elementary (ages 11-12)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5671 - Junior (ages 13-14)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5673 - Changing VoiceLiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5674 - Intermediate (ages 15-16)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5675 - Senior (ages 17-18)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5676 - Advanced (ages 19-29)LiveclosedVirtualclosed
Class5677 - Later Stages (age 29 & over)LiveclosedVirtualclosed