Division 9 – VOCAL

Entry Deadline: The final deadline for entries in this division Jan. 31st.

Dates
April 22, 2024
Venue
St. Paul's Centre, Great Hall
Adjudicator
Charlene Pauls
Division Coordinator
Amanda Stanton
(705) 330-1850 / email hidden; JavaScript is required

Please be sure to read all the rules and regulations and note the following:

  • For classes where age limits are specified, participants must be of the prescribed age on the first day of January in the current year of the Festival. All participants must state their age on the entry form.
  • In all classes in which the performance piece is to be the participant’s “Own Choice”, the selection chosen must not be a work for which the participant has received a Gold standing at any previous Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival.
  • All “Own Choice” Conservatory pieces must be taken from the current syllabus of either the Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) unless otherwise indicated.
  • Solo pieces are to be performed by memory. The adjudicator is advised to deduct five marks if a participant uses their music. However, memorization is not required and no marks will be deducted for the following classes: Quick Study, Oratorio, and ensemble classes of two or more. Please note that memorization is not required during a virtual music festival.
  • The music for each participant’s “Own Choice” selection will be collected by a Festival representative at the start of the class for use by the adjudicator. Please ensure that bar numbers are indicated on the score.
  • According to Federal Law, it is illegal to copy documents which are copyrighted without first obtaining permission from the copyright owner. No photocopies will be accepted by a Festival representative unless there is accompanying documentation indicating permission to photocopy was granted by the copyright holder.
  • Music that has been downloaded from the Internet must include a confirmation to indicate that it has been legally downloaded.
  • Participants are not allowed to rehearse in any Festival location at any time during the Festival; however all efforts will be made to provide appropriate warm up rooms at the Festival location.
  • Participants will receive a signal from the adjudicator to begin, after which they will be expected to announce the title and composer of their “own choice” piece before its performance.
  • A chord may be given on the piano at the commencement of any a capella music.
  • No pre-recorded accompaniments may be used in this division unless specified under the class heading.
  • A certificate will be present to each single participant or participating group. Unless otherwise indicated under the class heading in the syllabus, standings will be awarded on the certificates according to the following scale of marks:
    GOLD – a mark of 85 or higher
    SILVER – a mark of 80 to 84
    BRONZE – a mark of 75 to 79
    PARTICIPANT- mark of 74 or lower
  • Any participant may request adjudication only. Please indicate this preference by checking the appropriate box (A/O) on the entry form. A certificate of participation and comments from the adjudicator will be given but no mark or standing will be noted.
  • The adjudicators may award trophies at their discretion and these awards will be given out at the Festival Encores concert in May.
  • The adjudicator may recommend one senior vocal participant at the Associate level and one participant at each of the grades six, seven, eight, nine and ten Conservatory levels to represent the Orillia Kiwanis Music Festival at the Ontario Provincials. For more information regarding the criteria for possible recommendation, please visit the Ontario Music Festivals Association website: www.omfa.ca

CONSERVATORY & CLASSICAL VOCAL REPERTOIRE CLASSES

Note: RCM = Royal Conservatory of Music
CC = Conservatory Canada

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO – LEVELS PREPARATORY OR CC EQUIVALENT TO DIPLOMA

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus at their current level of study.
**Participants in the Preparatory classes or CC equivalent will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
9001
LEVEL RCM PREPARATORY OR CC EQUIVALENT**
$18
9002
LEVEL 1
$18
9003
LEVEL 2
$18
9004
LEVEL 3
$18
9005
LEVEL 4
$18
9006
LEVEL 5
$18
9007
LEVEL 6
$18
9008
LEVEL 7
$18
9009
LEVEL 8
$18
9010
LEVEL 9
$19
9011
LEVEL 10
$21
9012
LEVEL DIPLOMA
$21

CONSERVATORY VOCAL SOLO – VOCALISES

Each participant is to choose ONE Vocalise from the current RCM Vocalise Books, CC equivalent or Levels 7 to 10 at their current level of study using all six vowels as required for exams (RCM-a,e,i,o,u, and y; CC -(IPA):ee[i], ay[e],ah[a], h[o], oo[u]).
The purpose of this class is to provide feedback for those preparing for exams and/or to improve the singer’s skill in performing vocalises which are so important for overall technical development.

Class
Fee
9013
RCM LEVEL 5 or CC equivalent
$18
9014
RCM LEVEL 6 or CC equivalent
$18
9015
LEVEL 7 RCM or CC
$18
9016
LEVEL 8 RCM or CC
$18
9017
LEVEL 9 RCM or CC
$19
9018
LEVEL 10 RCM or CC
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO CONCERT REPERTOIRE

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece of any suitable concert repertoire from the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus at the appropriate age level.
**Participants in the 8 years & under class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
9025
8 years & under**
$18
9026
10 years & under
$18
9027
12 years & under
$18
9028
14 years & under
$18
9029
16 years & under
$18
9030
18 years & under
$18
9031
19 years & Over
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO FOREIGN LANGUAGE

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece that is listed in the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus and is written in a language other than English.

Class
Fee
9032
10 years & under
$18
9033
12 years & under
$18
9034
14 years & under
$18
9035
16 years & under
$18
9036
18 years & under
$19
9037
19 years & Over
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO SACRED

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” sacred piece that is listed in the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus.

Class
Fee
9038
10 years & under
$18
9039
12 years & under
$18
9040
14 years & under
$18
9041
16 years & under
$18
9042
18 years & under
$19
9043
19 years & Over
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO TRADITIONAL FOLK

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” traditional folk song in any language, that is listed in the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus.

Class
Fee
9044
10 years & under
$18
9045
12 years & under
$18
9046
14 years & under
$18
9047
16 years & under
$18
9048
18 years & under
$19
9049
19 years & Over
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO SPIRITUAL OR GOSPEL SONG

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” African- American Spiritual or Gospel song in any language, that is listed in the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus.

Class
Fee
9050
10 years & under
$18
9051
12 years & under
$18
9052
14 years & under
$18
9053
16 years & under
$18
9054
18 years & under
$19
9055
19 years & Over
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO CANADIAN COMPOSER

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece originally written by a Canadian composer. Selections may be chosen from the current RCM or CC Classical Voice or Contemporary Idioms Vocal syllabi, Alliance for Canadian New Music Project, Canadian Contemporary Showcase Syllabus, or any suitable piece originally composed by a Canadian Composer.

Class
Fee
9056
10 years & under
$18
9057
12 years & under
$18
9058
14 years & under
$18
9059
16 years & under
$18
9060
18 years & under
$19
9061
19 years & Over
$21

VOCAL SOLO – CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from a contemporary composer from the current RCM or CC Classical Voice or Contemporary Idioms Vocal syllabi at the appropriate age level.
**Participants in the 8 years & under class will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given. For Musical Theatre and Movies, please enter under the Popular Repertoire category.

Class
Fee
9062
8 years & under**
$18
9063
10 years & under
$18
9064
12 years & under
$18
9065
14 years & under
$18
9066
16 years & under
$18
9067
18 years & under
$18
9068
19 years & Over
$21

VOCAL SOLO CONCERT SONG

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” concert song from the standard vocal repertoire such as is listed in the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus. For example, an English Art Song, German Lieder, Italian Art Song, or French Art Song. NOT From Oratorio or Opera.

Class
Fee
9069
Open – Soprano
$21
9070
Open – Mezzo-Soprano
$21
9071
Open – Contralto
$21
9072
Open – Tenor
$21
9073
Open – Baritone/Bass
$21

VOCAL SOLO – CHURCH MUSIC

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” traditional church hymn in classical style or a contemporary church solo. Repertoire should not to be taken from an Oratorio, Cantata or Motet.

Class
Fee
9074
10 years & under
$18
9075
12 years & under
$18
9076
14 years & under
$18
9077
16 years & under
$18
9078
18 years & under
$19
9079
19 years & Over
$21

VOCAL SOLO – ORATORIO

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” Oratorio aria. Must be sung in the original key and language. Memorization is NOT required and no marks will be deducted if the music is used. The adjudicator’s overall assessment may be based on how well the participant handles performing with music in hand.

Class
Fee
9080
Open – Soprano
$21
9081
Open – Mezzo-Soprano
$21
9082
Open – Contralto
$21
9083
Open – Tenor
$21
9084
Open – Baritone/Bass
$21

VOCAL SOLO – OPERATIC ARIA

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” Operatic aria. Must be sung in the original key and language. The accompanying recitative may also be sung but is not required.

Class
Fee
9085
Open – Soprano
$21
9086
Open – Mezzo-Soprano
$21
9087
Open – Contralto
$21
9088
Open – Tenor
$21
9089
Open – Baritone/Bass
$21

VOCAL SOLO – OPERETTA

Each participant or ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” Operetta aria (for example, those by Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss, Herbert, etc.) May be sung in English.

Class
Fee
9090
Open – Soprano
$21
9091
Open – Mezzo-Soprano
$21
9092
Open – Contralto
$21
9093
Open – Tenor
$21
9094
Open – Baritone/Bass
$21

CONSERVATORY – VOCAL SOLO CONCERT GROUP

Each participant is to present a mini recital of two or three contrasting “Own Choice” selections of standard concert repertoire from the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus. The performance will be assessed on the choice of repertoire and the variety in content with regard to period, style, key, etc., as well as on technique and overall stage presence. The pieces sung in this class may NOT be performed in another class in the vocal division.

Class
Fee
9095
Levels 6 to 8 - must sing two contrasting pieces
Time limit: 10 minutes
$38
9096
Levels 9 to Diploma–must sing three contrasting pieces
Time Limit: 15 minutes
$40

CONSERVATORY VOCAL SOLO – MASTER CLASS

Each participant will be given a mini lesson by the adjudicator on a piece of “Own Choice” repertoire. Neither marks nor standings will be given in these classes.

Class
Fee
9097
Intermediate Level – RCM Levels 6 to 8 or CC equivalent
5 minutes performance, 15 minutes master class
$20
9098
Advanced Level –RCM Levels 9 to Diploma or CC equivalent
10 minutes performance, 30 minutes master class
$24

CONSERVATORY VOCAL SOLO – BEGINNER YOUNG ADULT & MATURE SINGERS

This class is open to adult beginners, any voice. Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from standard vocal repertoire as listed in the current RCM or CC Classical Voice syllabus.

Class
Fee
9099
16 to 18 years any voice
$18
9100
19 years to 30 years any voice
$18
9101
Over 30 years any voice
$18

SMALL ENSEMBLE CLASSES

The performance piece in all of the following classes will be the participant’s “Own Choice” of traditional repertoire. Memorization is NOT required nor will marks be deducted if music is used.
NOTE: FOR SONGS FROM MUSICAL THEATRE AND MOVIES, PLEASE ENTER UNDER “POPULAR REPERTOIRE.”

VOCAL DUET

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” selection from traditional repertoire. Participants in these classes are to sing in two-part harmony.

Class
Fee
9102
12 years & under
$23
9103
14 years & under
$23
9104
16 years & under
$23
9105
18 years & under
$25
9106
19 years & Over
$27

VOCAL TRIO

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” selection from traditional repertoire. Participants in these classes are to sing in two- or three-part harmony.

Class
Fee
9107
12 years & under
$25
9108
14 years & under
$25
9109
16 years & under
$25
9110
18 years & under
$26
9111
19 years & Over
$28

VOCAL QUARTET/QUINTET

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” selection from traditional repertoire. Participants in these classes are to sing four- or five-part harmony.

Class
Fee
9112
12 years & under
$32
9113
14 years & under
$32
9114
16 years & under
$32
9115
18 years & under
$34
9116
19 years & Over
$34

VOCAL FAMILY ENSEMBLE

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” selection. Any combination of voice, instrument and age is acceptable. All participating members must be from the same immediate family. Accompanist may be other than a family member. Participants in this class will receive Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
9117
Open
$22

VOCAL TEACHER & STUDENT DUET

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” selection from traditional repertoire, any voice. Duet is performed with the teacher but only the student will receive an adjudication. For Musical Theatre and Movies, please enter under the Popular Repertoire category.

Class
Fee
9118
12 years & under
$18
9119
14 years & under
$18
9120
16 years & under
$18
9121
18 years & under
$19
9122
19 years & Over
$21

SEE ENSEMBLE DIVISION FOR MIXED DUOS, TRIOS, QUARTETS, QUINTETS, ETC. UP TO LARGE ENSEMBLES.

POPULAR REPERTOIRE

MUSICAL THEATRE & MOVIES – SOLOS

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” song from musical theatre or a movie score. The use of props and costumes is NOT required, but may be considered in the adjudicator’s assessment. **Participants in the 8 years & under will be awarded Certificates of Participation. Neither marks nor standings will be given.

Class
Fee
9123
8 years & under**
$18
9124
10 years & under
$18
9125
12 years & under
$18
9126
14 years & under
$18
9127
16 years & under
$18
9128
18 years & under
$19
9129
19 years & OVER
$21

MUSICAL THEATRE & MOVIES – CONCERT GROUP

Each participant is to present a mini recital of two or three contrasting “Own Choice” selections from musical theatre or movies. The performance will be assessed on the choice of repertoire and the variety in content with regard to style, mood & era, as well as on technique and overall stage presence. The pieces sung in this class may NOT be performed in another class in the popular repertoire division. The use of props and costumes is NOT required, but may be considered in the adjudicator’s assessment.

Class
Fee
9130
Junior and Intermediate Level ages 13 to 16 must sing 2 contrasting selections
Time Limit: 10 minutes
$38
9131
Senior and Advanced Levels ages 17 to 28 must sing 3 contrasting selections
Time Limit: 15 minutes
$40

MUSICAL THEATRE & MOVIES – DUET

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” song from musical theatre or a movie score. The use of props and costumes is NOT required, but may be considered in the adjudicator’s assessment.

Class
Fee
9132
14 years & under any two voices
$23
9133
16 years & under any two voices
$23
9134
18 years & under any two voices
$25
9135
19 years & OVER any two voices
$27

MUSICAL THEATRE & MOVIES – TRIO

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” song from musical theatre or a movie score. The use of props and costumes is NOT required, but may be considered in the adjudicator’s assessment.

Class
Fee
9136
14 years & under any three voices
$25
9137
16 years & under any three voices
$25
9138
18 years & under any three voices
$26
9139
19 years & OVER any three voices
$28

MUSICAL THEATRE & MOVIES – ENSEMBLE

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” song from musical theatre or a movie score. The use of props and costumes is NOT required, but may be considered in the adjudicator’s assessment.

Class
Fee
9140
Open (4-6 Voices)
$33
9141
Open (maximum 15 voices)
$35

MUSICAL THEATRE & MOVIES – VOCAL TEACHER & STUDENT DUET

Each ensemble is to perform an “Own Choice” selection, any voice. Duet is performed with the teacher but only the student will receive an adjudication.

Class
Fee
9142
12 years & under
$18
9143
14 years & under
$18
9144
16 years & under
$18
9145
18 years & under
$19
9146
19 years & Over
$21

SOLO – POP, ROCK & RAP

Perform an “Own Choice” piece arranged or originally written for voice in the pop, rock, or rap idiom at the appropriate age and level. Pieces must be performed from memory. A notated copy of the piece must be supplied to the adjudicator at the beginning of the class.

Class
Fee
9147
10 years & under
$18
9148
12 years & under
$18
9149
14 years & under
$18
9150
16 years & under
$18
9151
18 years & under
$19
9152
19 years & OVER
$21

SOLO – JAZZ & BLUES

Perform an “Own Choice” piece arranged or originally written for voice in the jazz or blues idiom at the appropriate age and level. Pieces must be performed from memory. A notated copy of the piece must be supplied to the adjudicator at the beginning of the class.

Class
Fee
9153
10 years & under
$18
9154
12 years & under
$18
9155
14 years & under
$18
9156
16 years & under
$18
9157
18 years & under
$19
9158
19 years & OVER
$21

VOCAL SOLO WITH SELF ACCOMPANIMENT

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” vocal solo in any style of repertoire while also self-accompanying on any single instrument. A second person may NOT assist with the accompaniment.

Class
Fee
9159
10 years & under
$18
9160
12 years & under
$18
9161
14 years & under
$18
9162
16 years & under
$18
9163
18 years & under
$19
9164
19 years & OVER
$21

VOCAL SOLO – CONTEMPORARY COMPOSERS

Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” song from a contemporary composer of popular music.

Class
Fee
9165
12 years & under
$18
9166
14 years & under
$18
9167
16 years & under
$18
9168
18 years & under
$18
9169
19 years & Over
$21

POPULAR VOCAL SOLO – BEGINNER YOUNG ADULT & MATURE SINGERS

This class is open to adult beginners, any voice. Each participant is to perform an “Own Choice” piece from any style of popular music.

Class
Fee
9170
16 to 18 years any voice
$18
9171
19 years to 30 years any voice
$18
9172
Over 30 years any voice
$18

SINGER/SONGWRITER – ORIGINAL COMPOSITION

Each participant is to perform an original song of their own composition in any style for any voice. Piano or other instrumental accompaniment is permitted (e.g., guitar, ukulele etc.) The participant must submit to the Composition Division Coordinator a complete notated copy of the composition 48 hours in advance of the scheduled performance. The score must be signed by the student composer. (See Composition Division).

Class
Fee
9173
14 years & under
$18
9174
16 years & under
$18
9175
18 years & under
$18
9176
19 years & Over
$21

SEE ENSEMBLE DIVISION FOR MIXED DUOS, TRIOS, QUARTETS, QUINTETS, ETC. UP TO LARGE ENSEMBLES. SEE COMPOSITION DIVISION FOR MORE CLASSES IN COMPOSITION.