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.
Solo Classical Voice Age 18 and Under
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must satisfy the maximum age requirement of that class. A performer entering at least one competitive class in this age cohort may enter up to one competitive class in any higher age cohort, including Open classes but excluding adult classes.
Multi-Movement Works When performing a multi-movement work, you may combine any number of movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed 10 minutes. You may not split movements from the same work into multiple selections in a single class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VC162 - High Voice Art Song Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from the standard or conventional art song repertoire. Multiple selections must all be drawn from the same historical or stylistic period. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC163 - Low Voice Art Song Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from the standard or conventional art song repertoire. Multiple selections must all be drawn from the same historical or stylistic period. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC164 - Any Voice Canadian and First Nations Age 18 and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person who is a Canadian citizen, a member of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, or a person who has been resident in Canada or on First Nation, Inuit, or Métis territory for at least 5 years and who wrote or published the selection during that time. Examples include Larysa Kuzmenko, Oscar Peterson, or Murray Adaskin. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC165 - High Voice Concert Recital Age 18 and Under Repertoire Three selections; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules Selections in this class must be drawn from two or more historical or stylistic periods. Up to one selection may be an operatic or sacred aria, including recitative as appropriate. Folk song or operetta selections are not permitted. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC166 - Low Voice Concert Recital Age 18 and Under Repertoire Three selections; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules Selections in this class must be drawn from two or more historical or stylistic periods. Up to one selection may be an operatic or sacred aria, including recitative as appropriate. Folk song or operetta selections are not permitted. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC167 - High Voice Early Music Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must have been composed before 1800, and may be of any genre excluding folk song. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC168 - Low Voice Early Music Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must have been composed before 1800, and may be of any genre excluding folk song. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC169 - Any Voice Folk Song Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from standard or conventional folk music, excluding contemporary "pop" folk (such as, for instance, Pete Seeger or Stan Rogers). Accompaniment Traditional or historically-appropriate accompaniment is encouraged. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC170 - High Voice Opera Age 18 and Under Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 10 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be an operatic aria, with or without recitative as appropriate. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC171 - Low Voice Opera Age 18 and Under Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 10 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be an operatic aria, with or without recitative as appropriate. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC172 - Any Voice Operetta Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from an operetta, including works by Gilbert & Sullivan or French opéra comique. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC173 - High Voice Sacred Music Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from the standard or conventional “classical” sacred song repertoire, including arias from a Mass, sacred cantata, Magnificat, sacred oratorio, and so on, with or without recitative as appropriate. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC174 - Low Voice Sacred Music Age 18 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from the standard or conventional “classical” sacred song repertoire, including arias from a Mass, sacred cantata, Magnificat, sacred oratorio, and so on, with or without recitative as appropriate. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC175 - Any Voice Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Age 18 and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person belonging to one of the demographic groups identified by the class. Examples include Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Naoko Ikeda, Oscar Peterson, Teresa Richert, or Wendy Carlos. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC176 - Any Voice Non-Competitive Age 18 and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC177 - Any Voice Sight Reading Age 18 and Under Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC178 - Any Voice Quick Study Age 18 and Under Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival two (2) business days before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Solo Classical Voice Age 20 and Under
RULES & REGULATIONS
Eligibility Performers entering a class in this category must satisfy the maximum age requirement of that class. A performer entering at least one competitive class in this age cohort may enter up to one competitive Open class.
Multi-Movement Works When performing a multi-movement work, you may combine any number of movements from such a work together into a single selection, as long as the total performance time does not exceed 10 minutes. You may not split movements from the same work into multiple selections in a single class.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VC179 - Any Voice Art Song Age 20 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from the standard or conventional art song repertoire. Multiple selections must all be drawn from the same historical or stylistic period. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC180 - Any Voice Canadian and First Nations Age 20 and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person who is a Canadian citizen, a member of a First Nation, Inuit, or Métis, or a person who has been resident in Canada or on First Nation, Inuit, or Métis territory for at least 5 years and who wrote or published the selection during that time. Examples include Larysa Kuzmenko, Oscar Peterson, or Murray Adaskin. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC181 - Any Voice Concert Recital Age 20 and Under Repertoire Three or four selections; Time Limit 20 minutes. Additional Rules Selections in this class must be drawn from two or more historical or stylistic periods. Up to one selection may be an operatic or sacred aria, including recitative as appropriate. Folk song or operetta selections are not permitted. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC182 - Any Voice Early Music Age 20 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must have been composed before 1800, and may be of any genre excluding folk song. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC183 - Any Voice Folk Song Age 20 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from standard or conventional folk music, excluding contemporary "pop" folk (such as, for instance, Pete Seeger or Stan Rogers). Accompaniment Traditional or historically-appropriate accompaniment is encouraged. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC184 - Any Voice Opera Age 20 and Under Repertoire One selection; Time Limit 10 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be an operatic aria, with or without recitative as appropriate. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC185 - Any Voice Operetta Age 20 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from an operetta, including works by Gilbert & Sullivan or French opéra comique. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC186 - Any Voice Sacred Music Age 20 and Under Repertoire Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be drawn from the standard or conventional “classical” sacred song repertoire, including arias from a Mass, sacred cantata, Magnificat, sacred oratorio, and so on, with or without recitative as appropriate. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC187 - Any Voice Women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+ Age 20 and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes. Additional Rules A selection in this class must be composed or arranged by a person belonging to one of the demographic groups identified by the class. Examples include Clara Schumann, Ethel Smyth, Naoko Ikeda, Oscar Peterson, Teresa Richert, or Wendy Carlos. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC188 - Any Voice Non-Competitive Age 20 and Under Repertiore Two selections; Time Limit 15 minutes; Adjudication This class is adjudicated non-competitively. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC189 - Any Voice Sight Reading Age 20 and Under Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival at the time of the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:VC190 - Any Voice Quick Study Age 20 and Under Repertoire Selection is provided by the Festival two (2) business days before the participant's scheduled performance. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |