2025 Syllabus - Voice

Competitors must not enter a class below their current level of study; they may however enter one class one level higher than current level of study.

All classes are defined as "ANY VOICE".

All soloists competing in vocal must memorize their selected piece(s) unless otherwise stated.

Vocal selections from Conservatory syllabi must be performed in the prescribed key for Level 8 to Open repertoire. All other vocal selections may be transposed.

Competitors are required to limit their performance to three verses only.

It is required that anyone wishing to qualify for a scholarship perform in TWO or more solo classes in the same discipline.

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Solo - Canadian Composers

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus. Please research composers carefully when selecting pieces for these classes. Incorrect selections will receive adjudication only.

Class	Fee
Class:1260 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1261 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1262 - Level 9	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1263 - Level 8	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1264 - Level 7	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1265 - Level 6	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1266 - Level 5	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1267 - Level 4	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1268 - Level 3	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1269 - Level 2	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1270 - Level 1	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Classical Sacred, Before 1900

Class	Fee
Class:1205 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1206 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1207 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1208 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1209 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Concert Group

Three selections from a current Conservatory syllabus (excluding Disney or Broadway) from list A, B, C or D including one Canadian composer. Selections must be sung in the original language and in the prescribed key.

Class	Fee
Class:1271 - Open 3 pieces 20 minutes or less	Fee:$35.00	Register
Class:1272 - Level 10 3 pieces 20 minutes or less	Fee:$35.00	Register
Class:1273 - Level 9 3 pieces 15 minutes or less	Fee:$35.00	Register
Class:1274 - Level 8 3 pieces 15 minutes or less	Fee:$28.00	Register

Solo - Conservatory - Age

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus excluding Disney or Broadway.

Class	Fee
Class:1200 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1201 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1202 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1203 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1204 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Conservatory - Level

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus excluding Disney or Broadway.

Class	Fee
Class:1289 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1290 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1291 - Level 9	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1292 - Level 8	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1293 - Level 7	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1294 - Level 6	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1295 - Level 5	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1296 - Level 4	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1297 - Level 3	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1298 - Level 2	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1299 - Level 1	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1300 - Introductory	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Conservatory Examination Repertoire

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus. Competitors may enter only ONE class in this section. Selections must be made from the level in which the student is currently working. Selections must NOT have been used in a previous examination. Contrast in balance in the program should be considered. Vocalizes need not be memorized, however, if using the music, an original score MUST be provided for the adjudicator.

Class	Fee
Class:1249 - Open 2 pieces and 1 vocalize	Fee:$35.00	Register
Class:1250 - Level 10 2 pieces and 1 vocalize	Fee:$35.00	Register
Class:1251 - Level 9 2 pieces and 1 vocalize	Fee:$35.00	Register
Class:1252 - Level 8 2 pieces and 1 vocalize	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1253 - Level 7 2 pieces and 1 vocalize	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1254 - Level 6 2 pieces and 1 vocalize	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1255 - Level 5 2 pieces	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1256 - Level 4 2 pieces	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1257 - Level 3 2 pieces	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1258 - Level 2 2 pieces	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1259 - Level 1 2 pieces	Fee:$28.00	Register

Solo - Contemporary Sacred, After 1900

Class	Fee
Class:1210 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1211 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1212 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1213 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1214 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Disney

Maximum of 3 minutes.

Class	Fee
Class:1220 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1221 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1222 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1223 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1224 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Folk Style Song

Any contemporary folk song composed by 20th and 21st century songwriters, not listed in the current Conservatory syllabus.

Class	Fee
Class:1215 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1216 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1217 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1218 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1219 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Foreign Language

Class	Fee
Class:1245 - Any age	Fee:$28.00	Register

Solo - French Art Song

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus.

Class	Fee
Class:1275 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1276 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1277 - Level 9	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1278 - Level 8	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1279 - Level 7	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1280 - Level 6	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1281 - Level 5	Fee:$25.00	Register

Solo - Italian Song

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus.

Class	Fee
Class:1282 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1283 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1284 - Level 9	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1285 - Level 8	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1286 - Level 7	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1287 - Level 6	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1288 - Level 5	Fee:$25.00	Register

Solo - Musical Theatre / Film

Maximum of 3 minutes.

Class	Fee
Class:1225 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1226 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1227 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1228 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1229 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Non-Competitive

Class	Fee
Class:1248 - Any age	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Opera, Secular Cantata, etc.

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus which may belong to any musical period and any operatic style but must be part of a recognized opera or other secular musical work with more than one movement. If the selection is an aria which has a recitative associated with it, then the recitative must also be performed. The selection must be sung in the original language.

Class	Fee
Class:1306 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1307 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register

Solo - Oratorio, Sacred Cantata, etc.

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus. The selection must have religious lyrics and be part of a larger work such as an oratorio, mass, sacred cantata or opera, etc. with more than one movement or section. If the selection is an aria which has a recitative associated with it, then the recitative must also be performed. Selections from masses or cantatas must be sung in the original language.

Class	Fee
Class:1308 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1309 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register

Solo - Original Composition

Own choice of a piece composed by the competitor. If desired competitor may accompany him/herself on piano or acoustic guitar. Please provide melody line and chord symbols for the Adjudicator.

Class	Fee
Class:1246 - Any age	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Other - Classical

Class	Fee
Class:1230 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1231 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1232 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1233 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1234 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Other - Contemporary

Class	Fee
Class:1235 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1236 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1237 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1238 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1239 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Recitatives

All selections must be from a current Conservatory syllabus.

Class	Fee
Class:1301 - Open	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1302 - Level 10	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1303 - Level 9	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1304 - Level 8	Fee:$25.00	Register
Class:1305 - Level 7	Fee:$25.00	Register

Solo - Special Needs

Memorization is not required.

Class	Fee
Class:1247 - Any age	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Traditional Folk Song

Any folk song from the current Conservatory syllabus or any school music textbook. A traditional folk song may be arranged but not composed. A folk song is a song that is traditionally sung by the common people of a region and forms part of their culture.

Class	Fee
Class:1240 - 20 years and over	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1241 - 16 to 19 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1242 - 13 to 15 years	Fee:$28.00	Register
Class:1243 - 9 to 12 years	Fee:$22.00	Register
Class:1244 - 8 years and under	Fee:$22.00	Register

Solo - Master Class

Participants perform for and work one-on-one with the adjudicator within a class setting. Master classes will be scheduled upon completion of the Vocal discipline. No marks will be awarded, and each participant will receive a certificate of merit.

Class	Fee
Class:1325 - Any age	Fee:$28.00	Register

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