Voice

Discipline Reps: Mary Jackson - 250-376-2898 (maryjjackson@shaw.ca) or
                            Jill McVie -250-851-8474 (themcvies@telus.net)

FEES:

            Non-Competitive...............................................................$  9.00
            Primary/Elementary.......................................................... $  9.00
            Junior................................................................................. $11.00
            Intermediate...................................................................... $13.00
            Senior/Open...................................................................... $15.00
            Concert Program.............................................................. $25.00
            Duets.................................................................................. $12.00
            Trios/Quartets.................................................................... $18.00
            Musical Theatre Ensemble…. $6.00 per person/Max... $30.00

Remember: The use of MUSIC ILLEGALLY COPIED BY ANY MEANS  will result in disqualification.

VOICE RULES  - Note: See also General Rules at front of Syllabus

1. Grade level refers to past or current syllabus of Royal Conservatory or Toronto, or Conservatory Canada.  See General Rules # 2, #3 and #6

2. A recorded accompaniment is NOT acceptable.

3. For some Folk Songs, printed music may not be available; in such cases, a copy of the words MUST  be presented to the Adjudicator. 

4. Bar numbers are to be marked at the beginning of each line in the Adjudicator’s copy of music.  SEE GENERAL RULE #13

5. Two original copies of the music MUST  be in hall; one for the accompanist, the other for the Adjudicator. See General Rule #13

SCHOLARSHIP:

1. See General Rules #26 through #32

2. To be considered for scholarship, PARTICIPANTS MUST ENTER:

            Primary, Elementary, Junior .............................. 3 solo classes
            Intermediate Level 1,2, 3................................... 3 solo classes
            Intermediate Level 4, Senior............................. 4 solo classes

3. Open & Group Classes  DO NOT QUALIFY FOR SCHOLARSHIP

KAMLOOPS SYMPHONY AWARD  - ADVANCED STUDENTS ONLY

1. See General Rule #37

2. To be considered for this award, STUDENTS MUST ENTER:

            i) 3 solo classes
                        OR
            ii) Concert program

3. Performers are expected to perform from memory.

DEFINITION OF  PERIOD/STYLE

ART SONG - one selection by any recognized composer.  An Art Song is a musical setting of a poem, suitable for recital, usually for solo voice with piano accompaniment.  Art Songs should be sung in the original language where possible, but English translations are acceptable at Level 1.

ART SONG - ENGLISH - one selection by any recognized composer of English language Art Song ( e.g. British, Canadian, American). The song must have been set in English by the composer.

ART SONG - FRENCH - one selection by any recognized  composer of French Art Song; to be sung in French.

ART SONG - GERMAN  - one selection by any recognized composer of German Lieder; to be sung in German.

ART SONG - ITALIAN -  one selection, by any recognized composer of Italian Art Song; to be sung in Italian.

ART SONG - OTHER LANGUAGE -  one selection, to be sung in the original language.  “Other Language” refers to any language not listed in the student’s age/level category. ( e.g. in Elementary Level 2 it refers to other than English, whereas in Senior Level 3 it refers to other than English, Italian, French or German).

FOLK SONG - one selection from traditional, i.e. ethnic, music; may be sung in original language or English translation.  Folk songs are those that have no identifiable composer.

MUSICAL THEATRE - BALLAD - one selection from  a stage musical or motion-picture musical.  A ballad is a solo song, roughly equivalent to a soliloquy in a play, usually somewhat slow and introspective. Costumes, props and movement are permitted, but are often downplayed in the ballad genre. No marks are awarded for costumes and props.

MUSICAL THEATRE - COMEDY OR SCENE - one selection from a stage or motion picture musical.  A Comedy usually includes some dialogue and/or movement to effectively place the song in its context in the musical.  Where appropriate, costumes, props and movement are desirable in this class and should be encouraged.  No marks are awarded for costumes or props.

OPERA - an aria, with recitative if applicable, from any recognized opera; to be sung in original language.

OPERETTA - one selection from any recognized operetta or light opera, e.g. Gilbert & Sullivan, Victor Herbert; may be sung in original language or English translation.

SACRED ARIA - an aria, preferably with recitative if applicable, from any recognized major sacred work, such as Oratorio, Cantata, Requiem, Mass, Motet or Passion; may be sung in original language or English translation.

SACRED SONG - one selection, which may be graded material or other music used in worship; may be sung in original language or English  translation.  Arias from major works such as oratorios are excluded  unless specified.

NON-COMPETITIVE CLASSES - Up to 2 selections, own choice

VOCAL ENSEMBLE

All Vocal Ensembles MUST BE UNCONDUCTED
NOTE: See Entry Form Rules #6 & #10

DUET - One selection, own choice,    Harmony mandatory

TRIO/QUARTET/QUINTET, etc. - One selection, own choice, One Voice per part,   Harmony mandatory

MUSICAL THEATRE DUET - One selection, own choice, Harmony optional, staging encouraged

MUSICAL THEATRE TRIO/QUARTET/QUINTET, etc. - One selection, own choice, One Voice per part         Harmony optional, staging encouraged

MUSICAL THEATRE ENSEMBLE – One Selection, Own Choice, More than one Voice per part
 Solos optional,   Harmony optional, staging encouraged

CONCERT PROGRAM - 3 Selections only, Own Choice, Not to include Musical Theatre or Popular repertoire
Intermediate D -  Maximum 12 minutes
Senior B - Maximum 15 minutes
Senior C -  Maximum 15 minutes
Open -  Maximum 15 minutes

Age and Grade Delineation and Classes for Each Level:
The category heading will NOT be shown in the program in their full description. However, they will be listed in the program in the BOLD CAPITALS only as below.    For clarification  grade and ages will be defined as follows:

PRIMARY - Ages 8 and under, any grade level
    Art Song
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene
ELEMENTARY A - Ages 9-11, Approximately Preliminary to Grade 2
    Art Song
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene    
ELEMENTARY B - Ages 9-11, Approximately Grade 3 & up
    Art Song English
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene

JUNIOR A - Ages 12 -14, Approximately Grade 1-3
    Art Song
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene
JUNIOR B - Ages 12 - 14, Approximately Grade 3 -4
    Art Song English
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene
JUNIOR C - Ages 12 -14, Approximately Grade 4 & up
     Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene

INTERMEDIATE A - Ages 15-18, Approximately Grade 1-3
    Art Song
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene
INTERMEDIATE B - Ages 15-18, Approximately Grade 4-5
     Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song
    Musical Theatre Ballad
    Musical theatre Comedy or Scene
INTERMEDIATE C - Ages 15-18, Approximately Grade 6-7
    Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Italian
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song or Aria
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Ballad
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Comedy or Scene
INTERMEDIATE D - Ages 15-18, Approximately Grade7 & up
    Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Italian
    Art Song French
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song or Aria
    Opera
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Ballad
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Comedy or Scene
SENIOR A - Ages 19 and over, Approximately Grade 1-5
    Art Song English
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song or Aria
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Ballad
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Comedy or Scene
SENIOR B - Ages 19 and over, Approximately Grade 6-8
    Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Italian
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song or Aria
    Opera
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Ballad
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Comedy or Scene
SENIOR C - Ages 19-29, Approximately Grade 9 & up
    Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Italian
    Art Song French
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song or Aria
    Opera
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Ballad
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Comedy or Scene

OPEN - Ages 29 & over OR Professional, approximately Grade 9 & up
    Art Song English
    Art Song German
    Art Song Italian
    Art Song French
    Art Song Other Language
    Folk Song with Piano
    Folk song unaccompanied or with other instrument
    Sacred Song or Aria
    Opera
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Ballad
    Musical Theatre  or Operetta Comedy or Scene