2024 Syllabus - Voice - Other
Intermediate
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.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5604 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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**
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5692 - Musical Theatre - Mixed Group | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5694 - Pop - Mixed Group | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5695 - Show Choir | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Solo - Contemporary Church
Perform a contemporary (pop style) religious solo. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5614 - Changing Voice | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5615 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5620 - Freestyle rap 13 and over | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
Solo - Jazz or Blues
Perform a Jazz or Blues selection. Choose one instrument for accompaniment; a piano will be provided.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5629 - Changing Voice | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5630 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5640 - Changing Voice | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5641 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5651 - Changing Voice | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5652 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5662 - Changing Voice | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5663 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |
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.
| Class | Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5673 - Changing Voice | Live:closed | Virtual:closed | |
| Class:5674 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Live:closed | Virtual:closed |