2025 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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VF - Vocal Solo Folk - 25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVF - Vocal Solo Folk - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
Contemporary Commercial Music - Popular Song
Solo voice - Any voice - Own choice.
Contemporary Commercial Music (CCM), also known as 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
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VP - Vocal Solo CCM - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VP - Vocal Solo CCM - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VP - Vocal Solo CCM - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VP - Vocal Solo CCM - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VP - Vocal Solo CCM - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VP - Vocal Solo CCM - 25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVP - Vocal Solo CCM - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VE - Vocal Solo English - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VE - Vocal Solo English - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VE - Vocal Solo English - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VE - Vocal Solo English - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VE - Vocal Solo English - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VE - Vocal Solo English -25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVE - Vocal Solo English - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VO - Vocal Solo Other than English - 25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVO - Vocal Solo Other than English - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VS - Vocal Solo Sacred - 25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVS - Vocal Solo Sacred - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - 25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVC - Vocal Solo Canadian Composer - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
Please include name of Musical in registration information.
Max time 5 minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:10VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 10 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:12VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 12 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:14VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 14 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:17VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 17 years and under | Fee:$26.00 | Register |
| Class:25VM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - 25 years and under | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:AVM - Vocal Solo Musical Theatre - Adult | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
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. Include movie title in registration under "Movement/Musical."
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:7VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 7 yrs and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:10VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 10 years and under | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:12VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 12 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:14VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 14 years and under | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:17VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - 25 years and under | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
| Class:AVT - Vocal Solo Movie/Television - Adult | Fee:$28.00 | Register |
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
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:1VSC - Grade One - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:2VSC - Grade Two - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:3VSC - Grade Three - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:4VSC - Grade Four - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$32.00 | Register |
| Class:5VSC - Grade Five - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$34.00 | Register |
| Class:6VSC - Grade Six - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$34.00 | Register |
| Class:7VSC - Grade Seven - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:8VSC - Grade Eight - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:9VSC - Grade Nine - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
| Class:TVSC - Grade Ten - Two Contrasting Songs | Fee:$37.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 12 years and under | Fee:$21.00 | Register |
| Class:15VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 15 years and under | Fee:$23.00 | Register |
| Class:17VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 17 years and under | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:25VOC - Vocal Own Composition - 25 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:AVOC - Vocal Own Composition - Adult | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VSO - Open Vocal Class | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:VQS1 - Vocal Quick Study Level 1 | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS2 - Vocal Quick Study Level 2 | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS3 - Vocal Quick Study Level 3 | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS4 - Vocal Quick Study Level 4 | Fee:$20.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS5 - Vocal Quick Study Level 5 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS6 - Vocal Quick Study Level 6 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS7 - Vocal Quick Study Level 7 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS8 - Vocal Quick Study Level 8 | Fee:$22.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS9 - Vocal Quick Study Level 9 | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:VQS10 - Vocal Quick Study Level 10 | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
| Class:VQSAR - Vocal Quick Study Level ARCT | Fee:$24.00 | Register |
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
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 12 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 15 years and under | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:18VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 18 years and under | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:19VDA - Vocal Duet/Trio Art Songs - 19 and over | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:VEA - Vocal Ensemble Art Songs - any age, under 8 voices | Fee:$39.00 | Register |
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
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 12 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 15 years and under | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:18VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 18 years and under | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:19VDF - Duet/Trio Folk Songs - 19 years and over | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:VEF - Vocal Ensembles Folk Songs - any age, under 8 voices | Fee:$39.00 | Register |
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. Include movie title in registration under "Movement/Musical."
Max time 5 minutes
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 12 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 15 years and under | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:18VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 18 years and under | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:19VDP - Duet/Trio Popular Songs - 19 years and over | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:VEP - Vocal Ensemble Popular Songs - any age, under 8 voices | Fee:$39.00 | Register |
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. Please include name of Musical in registration information.
Max time 5 minutes
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:12VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 12 years and under | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 15 years and under | Fee:$29.00 | Register |
| Class:18VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 18 years and under | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:19VDMT - Duet/Trio Musical Theatre Song - 19 years and over | Fee:$31.00 | Register |
| Class:VEMT - Vocal Ensemble Musical Theatre - any age, under 8 voices | Fee:$39.00 | Register |
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.