Syllabus - Voice

DEFINITIONS

Vocal Ranges For the purpose of the Festival, performer vocal ranges are grouped into the categories listed below. Performers may enter classes that either best fit their gender identity or expression or that best fit their vocal range, at their discretion.

• Girls treble;
• Boys treble;
• High voice - soprano, mezzo, alto;
• Low voice - counter-tenor, tenor, baritone, bass.

Voice Duet or Trio A voice duet or trio is any duet or trio consisting entirely of vocalists. If the duet or trio is accompanied, the accompaniment part played by a collaborative pianist.

Voice Ensemble A voice ensemble is any ensemble of four or more performers, all of whom are vocalists. If the ensemble is accompanied, the accompaniment part must be played by a collaborative pianists.

 

RULES & REGULATIONS

Adjudication Classes in this discipline are adjudicated competitively except where otherwise specified.

Eligibility Each category of class in this discipline specifies the eligibility of performer to enter classes within that category.

Vocal Range and Instrumentation Each class in this discipline specifies the vocal range of performers who are permitted to enter that class. If a class specifies any voice, a performer of any such range may enter that class. If a class specifies voice duet or trio or voice ensemble, the ensemble entering such a class must satisfy the definitions of voice duets, trios, or ensembles.

Repertoire Each class specifies the quantity of repertoire selections required for that class in its description. If a class permits performance of more than one selection, multiple selections must be contrasting - distinct from one another in style, mood, tempo, and so on. Selections may be accompanied or unaccompanied. When in doubt, the adjudicator determines the suitability of a repertoire selection for its class.

Classical Repertoire Selections in classical categories must be art music or "classical" repertoire. They may be Conservatory selections drawn from an RCM or CC repertoire list, or they may be the performer's Own Choice. Selections must match any historical or stylistic characteristics specified in a class name, if there is one; otherwise they may be freely chosen unless the class includes some other repertoire restriction. Selections must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.

Popular Repertoire Selections in popular categories may be from any popular genre, such as jazz, pop, rock, hip-hop, country, contemporary folk, and so on, instumental works of music theatre, or chosen from film, television, video games, or similar media. They must be suited to the technical proficiency of the performer or performers.

Multi-Movement Works When performing two or more movements from a multi-movement work, you combine such movements into a single selection, and may not perform them as distinct selections. These movements must be contrasting where possible. When performing multiple movements from a multi-movement work in a class, you may combine two or more movements from the work together according to the rules specific to the class's category.