2025 Syllabus - Voice - Pop Solo
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.
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 | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5634 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5636 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5638 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5640 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5641 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5642 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5643 - Advanced (ages 19-29) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5644 - Later Stages (age 29 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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 | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5656 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5658 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5660 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5662 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5663 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5664 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5665 - Advanced (ages 19-29) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5666 - Later Stages (age 29 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
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 | Earlybird Live | Virtual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class:5667 - Beginner (age 10 & under) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5669 - Elementary (ages 11-12) | Earlybird Live:$21.00 | Virtual:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:5671 - Junior (ages 13-14) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5673 - Changing Voice | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5674 - Intermediate (ages 15-16) | Earlybird Live:$24.00 | Virtual:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:5675 - Senior (ages 17-18) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5676 - Advanced (ages 19-29) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:5677 - Later Stages (age 29 & over) | Earlybird Live:$26.00 | Virtual:$25.00 | Register |