2025 Syllabus - Voice - Classical Solo
Classical Solo - By Level
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:5219 - Level Introductory | Earlybird Live:$16.00 | Virtual:$15.00 | Register |
| Class:5220 - Level 1 | Earlybird Live:$16.00 | Virtual:$15.00 | Register |
| Class:5221 - Level 2 | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5222 - Level 3 | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5223 - Level 4 | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5224 - Level 5 | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5225 - Level 6 | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5226 - Level 7 | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5227 - Level 8 | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5228 - Level 9 | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5229 - Level 10 | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5230 - Level Diploma | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5231 - Level Open | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5232 - Level Later Stages | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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**
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5247 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5249 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5251 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5253 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5254 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5255 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5256 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5257 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5258 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - Church
Perform a classical church solo (not taken from an oratorio, cantata or motet) in your choice of language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5259 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5261 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5263 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5265 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5266 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5267 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5268 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5269 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5270 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - English Song
Perform a selection from a standard repertoire of English language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5271 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5273 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5275 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5277 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5278 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5279 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5280 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5281 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5282 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5283 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5285 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5287 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5289 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5290 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5291 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5292 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5293 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5294 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - German (Lied) Song
Perform a selection in German by a German composer, or composed in the German language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5295 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5297 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5299 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5301 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5302 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5303 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5304 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5305a - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5305b - Later Stages / Adult (29 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - Gospel or Spiritual
Perform an arrangement of a spiritual or gospel song in any voice.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5306 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5308 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5310 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5312 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5313 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5314 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5315 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5316 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5317 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5422 - Grand Opera Voice Open | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5318 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5320 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5322 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5324 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5325 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5326 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5327 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5328 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5329 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - 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:5330 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5332 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5334 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5336 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5337 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5338 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5339 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5340 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5341 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - 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:5342 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5344 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5346 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5348 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5349 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5350 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5351 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5352 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5353 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - Oratorio
Perform an aria from any standard Oratorio, or a Requiem, Cantata, Motet or Mass in any language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5366 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5368 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5370 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5372 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5373 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5374 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5375 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5376a - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5376b - Later Stages /Adult (29 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
Solo - Spanish Song
Perform a selection in Spanish by a Spanish composer or composed in the Spanish language.
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5399 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5401 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5403 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5405 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5406 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5407 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5408 - Diploma (at ARCT level) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5409 - Open (ARCT) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5410 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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 **
| Class | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5411 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5413 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5415 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5417 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5418 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5419 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5420 - Advanced (ages 19-29)a | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5421 - Later Stages (ages 30 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5420b - Open / Advanced ARCT for 2+ years | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |