2025 Syllabus - Classical Voice
General
a) One of the selections must have been performed at the Local Festival, received a minimum mark of 85 and the recommendation of the local Adjudicator.
b) The Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM)or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabi may be used as guidelines for repertoire selection but competitors are not limited to these lists. Repertoire is the competitor's choice but must be classical (eg. traditional folk song, art song etc.)
c) Competitors are allowed to transpose their selections to suit their voice range.
d) One original score for each selection or purchased digital music with attached receipt showing title and price (not a cover page, pro credit or subscription to a sharing website) for each selection must be presented to the Registration desk for the Adjudicator's use on the day of competition.
e) If choosing repertoire from a syllabus list, selections can be at the same grade level or at different grade levels.
f) Memorization is required.
g) Selections from the RCM Popular Selection List and the CC Idioms lists are not permitted, including musical theatre, and popular (contemporary) pieces - this includes pieces from RCM List C for Levels 1-7 and RCM List D for Levels 7-10.
h) Competitors may use one song from a song cycle as one selection, but may not use another song from the same cycle as an additional selection.
i) Operetta, operatic or oratorio selections suitable to the competitor's voice are permitted for Senior and Advanced levels only.
j) Selections must be musically contrasting. The Adjudicator will take the choice of repertoire into consideration.Competitors will be judged on their choice of selections, interpretation, contrasting tempi, style, diction, language, vocal quality and age appropriateness.
k) Accompaniment must be by live acoustic piano only. Unless a piece is specifically written to be unaccompanied it must have accompaniment or the submission will be for adjudication only.
l) If you require a collaborative pianist (accompanist), the pianists on this list (click here: omfa.ca/collaborative-pianists-accompanists) have indicated that they are willing to play for the live festival. It is the competitor's responsibility to contact the collaborative pianist directly and negotiate a fee for their service.
m) All competitors must be an amateur which shall be defined as any person whose principle means of livelihood is not obtained from the performance or teaching of music in the particular category in which they are competing, even though, from time to time, they may receive remuneration on an occasional basis (not full-time). Please click here for the full definition of Amateur vs Professional: omfa.ca/glossary
n) No announcement of name or selection is required prior to your performance.
o) All criteria listed in the OMFA General Rules (omfa.ca/live-festival/rules-and-regulations) must be strictly adhered to.
Classical Voice - Beginner and Primary Levels
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting classical selections (traditional folk songs, art songs, any choice of language, no opera, no operetta or oratorio).
The maximum performance time is:
Beginner Level (Ages 6-8): Eight (8) minutes
Primary Level (Ages 9-10): Eight (8) minutes
There is no minimum performance time. Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Do not guess timings.
Reasons for Disqualification
• Not providing all information required (your YouTube video link, the PDF of your music and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline
• "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted
• Black Screen
• No PDFs of music submitted
• Not showing original music, books, digital music with receipt on video
• Teacher's name on music or mentioned verbally in introduction
• Teacher's name or studio listed on YouTube channel
Classical Voice - Elementary, Junior, Intermediate and Senior Levels
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Competitors must perform contrasting classical selections. Please see below for specific requirements for each class level as to number of selections, language requirements and time limits.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form Do not guess timings. There is no minimum performance time.
The current Royal Conservatory of Music (RCM) or Conservatory Canada (CC) syllabus may be used as a guideline or reference in choosing repertoire, but the competitor is not limited to these lists, and repertoire may be at diferent grade levels.
Vocalises and stand-alone recitatives are not allowed. However, recitatives are permitted in arias. Opera, oratorio and operetta selections are permitted in Senior and Advanced levels only.
Elementary Level:
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted.
The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Junior Level:
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted.
The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Intermediate Level:
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. Opera, operetta and oratorio selections are not permitted.
The maximum performance time is: Ten (10) minutes.
Senior Level:
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language. One selection may be opera, operetta or oratorio.
The maximum performance time is: Fifteen (15) minutes.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15001 - Classical Voice - Elementary Level - Ages 11-12 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15002 - Classical Voice - Junior Level - Ages 13-14 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15003 - Classical Voice - Intermediate Level - Ages 15-16 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15004 - Classical Voice - Senior Level - Ages 17-18 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
Classical Voice - Advanced Level
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Advanced Level (Ages 19-28): Competitors must perform three (3) contrasting classical selections in a minimum of two (2) languages. One selection MUST be opera, operetta or oratorio.
The maximum performance time is: Twenty (20) minutes
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form. Please do not guess timings. There is no minimum performance time.
If you do not provide all information required (i.e. Song Title, Composer, payment etc.) by your Local Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided/TBD" in any field will not be accepted and will result in disqualification.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15006 - Classical Voice - Advanced Level One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Classical Voice - Adults - Solo
Adult Classes are open to any amateur competitor 29 years of age and over.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Please note there is only one level of competition for Adults.
Competitors must perform two (2) contrasting classical selections in any language.
The maximum performance time is: fifteen (15) minutes.
Accurate performance times must be included on the entry form Do not guess timings. There is no minimum performance time.
If you do not provide all information required (the names and composers of your pieces and payment) by your Festival's Provincial deadline, it will result in disqualification. "To Be Decided" in any field will not be accepted and will result in disqualification.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15008 - Classical Voice - Adults - Ages 29 and Above One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
First time in a Festival
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:38020A - Classical Voice - First time in a Festival-6 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:38020B - Classical Voice - First time in a Festival-8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:38020C - Classical Voice - First time in a Festival-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:38020D - Classical Voice - First time in a Festival-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Less than 2 years of Study. Own -choice repertoire. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Non-Competitive
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:38022 - Classical Voice - Non-Competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Pre-Grade 1
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. Selections may be from either RCM or CC syllabi.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:38021 - Classical Voice - Pre-Grade 1 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Foreign Language
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15010A - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15010B - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15010C - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15010D - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15010E - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15010F - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15010G - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15010H - Classical Voice - Foreign Language-non-compeititve One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Canadian Composers
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15012A - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15012B - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15012C - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15012D - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15012E - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15012F - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15012G - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15012H - Classical Voice - Canadian Composers-non-compeititve One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Sacred Solo
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15014A - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15014B - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15014C - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15014D - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15014E - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15014F - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-19-28, not Oratorio One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15014G - Classical Voice - Sacred Solo-Adult, not Oratorio copy One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Advanced , own-choice
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15015A - Classical Voice - 2 Concert Songs, English One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015B - Song Cycle (10 mins. maximum) One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015C - Classical Voice - Melodies Française One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015D - Classical Voice - Modern Opera One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015E - Classical Voice - Classical Opera One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015F - Classical Voice - Oratorio One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015G - Classical Voice - Operetta One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15015H - Classical Voice - Non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Traditional French Folk or Bergerettes
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15017A - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15017B - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15017C - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15017D - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15017E - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15017F - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15017G - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - 19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15017H - Classical Voice - Traditional French Folk or Bergettes - Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
Traditional Folk
Own Choice, One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15018A - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15018B - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15018C - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15018D - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15018E - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15018F - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15018G - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15018H - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15018I - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, own choice-non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Irish Country Songs , arr. H. Hughes
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15020A - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15020B - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15020C - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15020D - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15020E - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15020F - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15020G - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15020H - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15020I - Classical Voice - Irish Country Songs-Non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Lieder
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15022A - Classical Voice - Leider-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15022B - Classical Voice - Leider-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15022C - Classical Voice - Leider-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15022D - Classical Voice - Leider-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15022E - Classical Voice - Leider-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15022F - Classical Voice - Leider-Non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Italian
One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15024A - Classical Voice - Italian-8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15024B - Classical Voice - Italian-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15024C - Classical Voice - Italian-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15024D - Classical Voice - Italian-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15024E - Classical Voice - Italian-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15024F - Classical Voice - Italian-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15024G - Classical Voice - Italian-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15024H - Classical Voice - Italian-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15024I - Classical Voice - Italian-Non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Traditional Folk, other languages
Languages other than French or English with piano accompaniment-one selection.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15026A - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15026B - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15026C - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15026D - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15026E - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15026F - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15026G - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15026H - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15026I - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, other languages-Non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Traditional Folk-unaccompanied or accompanied by an instrument other than piano
This class may be sung unaccompanied or accompanied by other instrumentation than a piano . One selection for this for Pickering GTA Music Festival
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15028A - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk, with other instrumentation or unaccompanied -8 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15028B - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-10 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15028C - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-12 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15028D - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-14 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
| Class:15028E - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-16 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15028F - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-18 and under One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$27.00 | Register |
| Class:15028G - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-19-28 One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$30.00 | Register |
| Class:15028H - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-Adult One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$35.00 | Register |
| Class:15028I - Classical Voice - Traditional Folk-Non-competitive One selection required for Pickering GTA Music Festival. | Fee:$25.00 | Register |
Sight Singing
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:15039 - Classical Voice - Sight Singing Classes will be separated by levels. | Fee:$20.00 | Register |