2024 Syllabus - Voice

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Folk Songs

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice
Traditional folk music (only that which has no recognized composer or lyricist). Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. A published folk song arrangement must be used. Max time 5 minutes.

Class7VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVF - Vocal Solo Folk - AdultFeeclosed

Popular Songs

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice.
Popular songs published 1900-present, NOT from movies or television productions. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Microphone will be provided and recorded accompaniment is allowed.
Max time 5 minutes

Class7VP - Vocal Solo Pop - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VP - Vocal Solo Pop - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VP - Vocal Solo Pop - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VP - Vocal Solo Pop - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VP - Vocal Solo Pop - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VP - Vocal Solo Pop - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVP - Vocal Solo Pop - AdultFeeclosed

Art Songs Written and Sung in English

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice
Any art song written and sung in English - not including folk songs or arias from opera or oratorio. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece.

Class7VE - Vocal Solo English - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VE - Vocal Solo English - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VE - Vocal Solo English - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VE - Vocal Solo English - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VE - Vocal Solo English - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VE - Vocal Solo English -25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVE - Vocal Solo English - AdultFeeclosed

Art Songs Written and Sung in a Language Other than English

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice
Art songs written and sung in a language other than English. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece and in DIFFERENT LANGUAGES (i.e. one entry in Italian, one in German, one in French, etc). NOT to include folk songs or arias from opera or oratorio.

Class7VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVO - Vocal Solo Other than English - AdultFeeclosed

Sacred Song

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice
Vocal solo with a sacred text. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece.

Class7VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVS - Vocal Solo Sacred - AdultFeeclosed

Art Songs by Canadian Composers

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice
Excluding popular and composed "folk" songs. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece.

Class7VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - AdultFeeclosed

Musical Theatre

Solo voice - Any voice - Own selection
Songs from any standard musical, light opera or operetta (a song sung by a live person in a musical stage production). Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Integrated acting, appropriate movement and suggestion of costume will enhance the performance. Please keep props to a minimum.
Max time 5 minutes.

Class7VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - AdultFeeclosed

Movie and Television Songs

Solo voice - Any voice - Own Choice
Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Songs from standard movie and television programs. Please keep props to a minimum.

Class7VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 7 yrs and underFeeclosed
Class10VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 10 years and underFeeclosed
Class12VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class14VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 14 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - AdultFeeclosed

Arias from Opera or Oratorio

Solo voice - Any voice - Own selection
Arias from oratorio or opera performed in the original language. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece.
Max time 5 minutes

Class15VSA - Vocal Solo Arias - 15 years and overFeeclosed
Class17VSA - Vocal Solo Arias - 17 years and overFeeclosed
Class25VSA - Vocal Solo Arias - 25 years and overFeeclosed

Two Contrasting Songs

Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice
Two contrasting songs selected from the current RCM or CC syllabi at the appropriate level of study. Performers may register for this class ONLY ONCE.

Class1VSC - Grade One - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class2VSC - Grade Two - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class3VSC - Grade Three - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class4VSC - Grade Four - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class5VSC - Grade Five - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class6VSC - Grade Six - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class7VSC - Grade Seven - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class8VSC - Grade Eight - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
Class9VSC - Grade Nine - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed
ClassTVSC - Grade Ten - Two Contrasting SongsFeeclosed

Original Composition

Solo voice - Any voice
Original composition written and performed by the composer. An electronic copy of the original score must be submitted 1 week prior to the performance. Composition may include instrumental accompaniment. LIMIT 5 MINUTES.

Class12VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class15VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 15 years and underFeeclosed
Class17VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 17 years and underFeeclosed
Class25VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 25 years and underFeeclosed
ClassAVOC - Vocal Own Composition - AdultFeeclosed

Open Vocal Class

Any song, any style, any age. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece.

ClassVSO - Open Vocal ClassFeeclosed

Vocal Quick Study

Performers may register for this class ONLY ONCE. Material for these classes will be provided by the Adjudicator 48 hours before the class. Material will be appropriate for the grade level of the class entered.

ClassVQS1 - Vocal Quick Study Level 1Feeclosed
ClassVQS2 - Vocal Quick Study Level 2Feeclosed
ClassVQS3 - Vocal Quick Study Level 3Feeclosed
ClassVQS4 - Vocal Quick Study Level 4Feeclosed
ClassVQS5 - Vocal Quick Study Level 5Feeclosed
ClassVQS6 - Vocal Quick Study Level 6Feeclosed
ClassVQS7 - Vocal Quick Study Level 7Feeclosed
ClassVQS8 - Vocal Quick Study Level 8Feeclosed
ClassVQS9 - Vocal Quick Study Level 9Feeclosed
ClassVQS10 - Vocal Quick Study Level 10Feeclosed
ClassVQSAR - Vocal Quick Study Level ARCTFeeclosed

Vocal Ensembles - Art Songs, Opera or Oratorio

Duets, Trios, Small Ensembles under 6 voices. Any voice. Own choice from standard repertoire of art songs, opera and oratorio. May be sung in English or original language. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece.
Max time 5 minutes

Class12VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class15VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 15 years and underFeeclosed
Class18VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 18 years and underFeeclosed
Class19VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 19 and overFeeclosed
ClassVEA - Vocal Ensemble Art Songs - any age, under 8 voicesFeeclosed

Vocal Ensembles - Folk Songs

Duets, Trios, Small ensembles under 6 voices - Any voice - Own choice. Traditional folk music only. A published folk song arrangement may be used. May be accompanied by guitar or folk instrument. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Max time 5 minutes

Class12VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class15VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 15 years and underFeeclosed
Class18VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 18 years and underFeeclosed
Class19VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 19 years and overFeeclosed
ClassVEF - Vocal Ensembles Folk Songs - any age, under 8 voicesFeeclosed

Vocal Ensembles - Popular songs, Songs from Movie/Television

Duets, Trios, Small Ensembles - Any voice
Popular songs or songs from movies and television. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Max time 5 minutes

Class12VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class15VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 15 years and underFeeclosed
Class18VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 18 years and underFeeclosed
Class19VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 19 years and overFeeclosed
ClassVEP - Vocal Ensemble Popular Songs - any age, under 8 voicesFeeclosed

Vocal Ensembles - Musical Theatre

Duets, Trios, Small Ensembles (any voice) from a Musical Theatre production.
Selections chosen from a musical theatre stage production. Music composed between 1900-present. Performers may register for this class more than once as long as each registration is a different piece. Integrated acting, appropriate movement and suggestion of costume will enhance the performance. Please keep props to a minimum. Max time 5 minutes

Class12VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 12 years and underFeeclosed
Class15VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 15 years and underFeeclosed
Class18VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 18 years and underFeeclosed
Class19VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 19 years and overFeeclosed
ClassVEMT - Vocal Ensemble Musical Theatre - any age, under 8 voicesFeeclosed

Vocal Master Class

Each participant will work directly with the adjudicator on a prepared piece(s) of the participant's choice. Each participant will work with the adjudicator for a certain length of time: 20 minutes for Level 4-6, 30 minutes for Level 7-8 and 40 minutes for Level 9 and above. All participants will remain for the full duration of the class.

ClassBVPM - Vocal Master Class Beginner: Level 4-6 (20 mins)Feeclosed
ClassIVMC - Vocal Master Class Intermediate: Level 7-8 (30 mins)Feeclosed
ClassAVMC - Vocal Master Class Advanced: Level 9 and above (40 mins)Feeclosed