Vocal Classes

New and revised syllabus rules are highlighted in yellow.

Entry Closing Date: January 10th
Late entries: May be accepted up to January 17th, at the discretion of the chairperson. A double entry fee must accompany all late entry requests.

Email Vocal Representative via our Contacts page.

THE COMMITTEE HAS BEEN ADVISED THAT PHOTOCOPYING MUSIC IS A VIOLATION OF THE CANADIAN COPYRIGHT ACT. THE USE OF PHOTOCOPIED MUSIC BY PERFORMERS OR ACCOMPANIST IS NOT ACCEPTED IN ANY PUBLIC PLACE. YOUR COOPERATION IS REQUESTED.

Vocal Rules

Please read general rules carefully.
Any vocal class may be entered non-competitively. Please indicate on entry form.
1. No pianist or vocalist may perform more than once in any class except in Lieder, or Vocal Solo and Accompaniment classes.
2. Musical Theatre selections performed in the Vocal Section may not be used in the Dance Section.
A competitor must enter more than one solo class to be considered for a bursary.
All vocal pieces having piano accompaniments are to be performed with piano accompaniment, with the exception of Folk Song Classes, which allow for piano or guitar accompaniment, or an unaccompanied performance.
In ALL vocal classes, the competitor must submit the original unmarked score of his/her music (NO PHOTOCOPIES) prior to the class in which he/she is to perform. Such music must be plainly marked with the competitor's name, number, and class and page number of the selection, to be given to the adjudicator's secretary on proceeding to the platform. All music must be reclaimed following the adjudication of such classes. The Festival Committee does not accept responsibility for such music. The use of photocopied music by performers or accompanists is prohibited. If original scores are not available, a letter of release is required from the publisher. Internet copies acceptable only with a viable receipt. The Federation of Canadian Music Festivals has now deemed it permissible to use photocopies for page turns, etc. as long as the original copy is present at the performance. This does not mean that the adjudicator has the original and the performer the photocopy. There must be 2 original copies present in the competition hall.
As a general rule, if a competitor is unable to perform in his/her class on the scheduled day, the Vocal Committee regrets that it cannot allow the performance to be rescheduled.
To be eligible for Provincial selection in Musical Theatre Vocal, the student must perform
- One (1) selection in the appropriate Musical Theatre category A (Ballad) and
- One (1) selection in the appropriate Musical Theatre category B (Comedy or Other)
- Simple costumes are permitted, as is limited stage movement.
- One prop only may be used (in addition to a single chair) and must be set up and struck by the performer. NOTE: Any piece of apparel, ornament or item that is part of a costume, but is removed or used during a performance, is considered an additional prop.
- Immediately prior to their performance, participants must provide a verbal introduction of their selection to "set the scene".
- With the exception of appropriate musical and non-verbal communication during a performance, any additional interaction between an accompanist or other individual or performer after the introduction of the selection is considered to be a duet.
All vocal/choral selections must be indicated on the entry form. (T.B.A. is not acceptable). Changes, if absolutely necessary, will be allowed until January 31; otherwise the competitor will be liable to disqualification.

Entry Fees

Fees for categories not included below are listed adjacent to the class.

Ages 8 to 10 years	$10.00
Ages 11 to 14 years	$12.00
Ages 15 to 18 years	$14.00
Ages 19 and Over / Open	$15.00
*Duet, Trio, Quartet and Vocal Solo, and accompaniment	$6.00 per Person
*Duet Open	$7.00 per Person

* Only one entry form is required.

Vocal Solo

Selections chosen for these classes should be similar to art songs. Refer to Conservatory Syllabus for examples. Please enter Folk songs or Sacred Songs etc., in their respective classes.

IN ALL CLASSES, THE QUALITY OF THE MUSIC AND SUITABILITY TO THE SINGER WILL BE TAKEN INTO CONSIDERATION.

Girl's or Boy's Solo - One Selection - Own Choice

Class	Age Level
400	6 Years and Under

Girl's Solo - One Selection - Own Choice

Class	Age Level
401	8 Years and Under
402	10 Years and Under
403	12 Years and Under
404	14 Years and Under
405	16 Years and Under
406	18 Years and Under
407	19 - 28 years

Boy's Solo - One Selection - Own Choice

Class	Age Level
408	8 Years and Under
409	10 Years and Under
410	12 Years and Under
411	13 Years and Under - Unchanged Voice
412	Boy's Changing Voice
413	18 Years and Under

Folk Song - One Selection - Own Choice

The term Folk Song in this syllabus refers to a folk song of any nationality whose author and composer are unknown.
Competitors may chose which one of the two categories below they wish to enter:
F - strophic piano accompaniment, guitar accompaniment, unaccompanied
AF - arranged folk song

Class	Age Level
414	8 Years and Under
415	10 Years and Under
416	12 Years and Under
417	14 Years and Under
418	16 Years and Under
419	18 Years and Under
420	19 - 28 Years

Sacred Song - One Selection - Own Choice (excludes Oratorio and Cantata)

Class	Age Level
421	8 Years and Under
422	10 Years and Under
423	12 Years and Under
424	14 Years and Under
425	16 Years and Under
426	18 Years and Under
427	19 - 28 Years

Musical Theatre - Own Choice

One selection from Musicals category A (Ballad) and/or one selection from Musicals category B (Comedy or Other). Simple costuming and one basic prop may be used. See rule #8.

Class	Age Level
428A	8 Years and Under
428B	8 Years and Under
429A	10 Years and Under
429B	10 Years and Under
430A	12 Years and Under
430B	12 Years and Under
431A	14 Years and Under
431B	14 Years and Under
432A	16 Years and Under
432B	16 Years and Under
433A	18 Years and Under
433B	18 Years and Under
434A	19 - 28 Years
434B	19 - 28 Years

Contemporary Christian Music - Own Choice

Class	Age Level
435	12 Years and Under
436	14 Years and Under
437	16 Years and Under
438	18 Years and Under

Lieder - Own Choice

One selection by any recognized composer of German Lieder (Schubert, Schumann, Brahms, Franz, Wolfe, R. Strauss) to be sung in German - Vocalist and accompanist adjudicated as a team. Accompanist must be within the correct age grouping. Please include his/her name on entry form. Any vocalist wishing to enter Lieder classes with an accompanist who is not within the correct age grouping may do so for adjudication only.

Class	Age Level
439	16 Years and Under
440	18 Years and Under
441	19 - 28 Years

Art Song - Own Choice

One selection by any recognized composer of Art Songs, except Lieder. Original language preferable.

Class	Age Level
442	12 Years and Under
443	14 Years and Under
444	16 Years and Under
445	18 Years and Under
446	19 - 28 Years

Oratorio - Own Choice

One selection from any standard sacred oratorio. Recitative, if any, should be sung.

Class	Age Level
447	16 Years and Under
448	18 Years and Under
449	19 - 28 Years

Opera - Own Choice

(Baroque and early Italian arias may be used)

Class	Age Level
450	18 Years and Under
451	19 - 28 Years

Concert Group

Three contrasting selections of various periods, styles and moods, no composer being used more than once. At least one song in a language other than English. Operatic and Oratorio Arias excluded.

Class	Age Level	Fee
452	14 Years and Under	$18.00
453	16 Years and Under	$20.00
454	18 Years and Under	$20.00
455	19 - 28 Years	$25.00

Novice Section (Less Than 3 Year's Study)

These classes have been incorporated into the syllabus to accommodate late beginners. The following classes are available.

*Refer to Classes 404, 405, 406, 407, 413, 417, 418, 419, 420, 424, 425, 426, 427, 431A, 431B, 432A, 432B, 433A, 433B, 434A, 434B, and 455 for details and descriptive information.

Class
404N*	Girl's Solo
405N*	Girl's Solo
406N*	Girl's Solo
407N*	Girl's Solo
413N*	Boy's Solo
417N*	Folk Song
418N*	Folk Song
419N*	Folk Song
420N*	Folk Song
424N*	Sacred Song
425N*	Sacred Song
426N*	Sacred Song
427N*	Sacred Song
431NA*	Musical Theatre
431NB*	Musical Theatre
432NA*	Musical Theatre
432NB*	Musical Theatre
433NA*	Musical Theatre
433NB*	Musical Theatre
434NA*	Musical Theatre
434NB*	Musical Theatre
455N*	Concert Group

Adult Open Section (28 Years and Over)

These classes have been incorporated into the syllabus to accommodate adults who are over the qualifying age for Provincial Competition.

*Refer to classes 420, 427, 434A, 434B, 441, 446, 449, 451, and 455 for details and descriptive information.

Class
420AD*	Folk Song
427AD*	Sacred Song
434ADA*	Musical Theatre
434ADB*	Musical Theatre
441AD*	Lieder
446AD*	Art Song
449AD*	Oratorio
451AD*	Opera
455AD*	Concert Group ($25.00)

Vocal Duet, Trio or Quartet - One Selection - Own Choice

Classes may be subdivided as necessary.

Class	Age Level
456	10 Years and Under
457	12 Years and Under
458	14 Years and Under
459	16 Years and Under
460	18 Years and Under
461	19 - 28 years, any combination of voices
462	Over 28 years, Open

Musical Theatre Duet / Trio - Own Choice

Classes may be subdivided as necessary. Simple costuming and one basic prop each may be used. See rule #8.

Class	Age Level
463	10 Years and Under
464	12 Years and Under
465	14 Years and Under
466	16 Years and Under
467	18 Years and Under
468	19 - 28 years, any combination of voices
469	Over 28 years, Open

Vocal Solo and Accompaniment - One Selection - Own Choice

Class	Age Level
470	12 Years and Under
471	14 Years and Under
472	16 Years and Under
473	18 Years and Under

Barbershop Quartet - Two Selections - Own Choice

Class	Age Level
474	19 Years and Over (Open) Any Combination of Voices

Family Music

This class is created to foster music in the home. Open to two or more members of a family. Accompanist (if necessary) must be a family member. Competitors can be of any age and may include relatives not of the immediate family. Selection(s) may not exceed 10 minutes.

Class	Fee
475	$20.00

Original Vocal Composition

Musical Notation should be included

Class	Age Level
476	12 Years and Under
477	14 Years and Under
478	16 Years and Under
479	18 Years and Under

NOTE: Additional classes will be added upon request if the Committee feels they are warranted.

Vocal Variety

One selection chosen from a light opera, operetta, Gilbert & Sullivan production, Revue or Cabaret, Classical repertoire or Musical Theatre. A small hand held prop may be used if appropriate. Costumes are not necessary but may be used.

Class		Age Level
480	Junior Vocal Variety	12 Years and Under
481	Junior Vocal Variety	14 Years and Under
482	Intermediate Vocal Variety	16 Years and Under
483	Intermediate Vocal Variety	18 Years and Under
484	Senior Vocal Variety	19 - 28 Years
485	Adult Open	Over 28 Years

Diverse Styles

From any of the following styles: Popular, Country, Ethnic or Gospel (excluding Rap).

Class	Age Level
486	12 Years and Under
487	14 Years and Under
488	16 Years and Under
489	18 Years and Under
490	19 - 28 Years
491	Over 28 Years

Additional classes will be added upon request if the Committee feels they are warranted.

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Provincial Finals

General Regulations, Guidelines, and Class Structure

One selection must have been performed at the local level. This applies to all levels.
Art Songs and Lieder must be sung in original language.
Lieder will be adjudicated for the vocalist only.
Musical Theatre and pop selections are not allowed in these classes.

Classical Voice

Junior Voice

Class 30	Age: 14 & under	Time Limit: 10 minutes	Standard: Minimum Grade 4 level.
Three contrasting selections, one of which must be an Art Song. No Oratorio or Operatic Arias of the Post-Baroque era are allowed at this level.

Intermediate Voice

Class 31	Age: 18 & under	Time Limit: 15 minutes	Standard: Minimum Grade 7 level.
Three contrasting selections, one of which must be an Art Song (including German Lieder). No Oratorio or Operatic Arias of the Post-Baroque era are allowed at this level.

Senior Voice

Class 32	Age: 28 & under	Time Limit: 25 minutes	Standard: Minimum Grade 9 level.
THREE contrasting selections made up of the following: An Art Song (including German Lieder) An operatic aria in the original language with recitative where applicable or an aria from a Major Sacred Work (oratorio cantata, mass) with recitative where applicable. (language optional) If performing an opera aria, the performer is required to introduce it. (ie. "set the scene") Costumes, staging and sets are not permitted. Own choice.

Vocal Variety

The following are optional classes only for those students already recommended in Classical Voice or Musical Theatre. The selections chosen in these classes need not have been performed at the local festival. However, care should be taken in the choice of music.

One selection chosen from an operetta, light opera, Gilbert and Sullivan production, Review, Cabaret, or works in a similar genre. NO pop music or Musical Theatre selections are permitted in these classes. Costumes, staging and sets are not allowed, but one hand-held prop may be used if appropriate.

Junior Vocal Variety

Class 33

Age: 14 & under

Time Limit: 7 minutes

Intermediate Vocal Variety

Class 34

Age: 18 & under

Time Limit: 7 minutes

Senior Vocal Variety

Class 35

Age: 28 & under

Time Limit: 8 minutes

National Level Vocal Variety

Class 36

Age: 28 & under

Time Limit: 8 minutes

Musical Theatre

Available for participants at the Junior, Intermediate and Senior Levels, who have entered the Classical Voice and Musical Theatre sections at the local level. Students entering these classes will be judged on their ability in Musical Theatre. This should be demonstrated in their performance of TWO contrasting selections, one of which has been performed at the local level.

The selections should be from a stage or motion picture musical. Contemporary pop, Gilbert and Sullivan, Reviews, and Cabaret pieces are not acceptable in these classes. Costuming, stage movement and / or dancing should be included. Performers are required to introduce their selections. (ie. "set the scene")

Musical Theatre Vocal - Junior

Class 80	Age: 14 & under	Time Limit: 10 minutes
Selections from animated musical productions are allowed at this level.

Musical Theatre Vocal - Intermediate

Class 81

Age: 18 Years and Under

Time Limit: 12 minutes

Musical Theatre Vocal - Senior

Class 82

Age: 28 Years and Under

Time Limit: 15 minutes

For more information check the provincial web site at: www.bcprovincials.com.

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National Finals

National Voice

Class 1	Age: 28 & Under	Time Limit: 40 minutes
Two or more languages to be used. The selection on which the competitor was recommended at the local level must be performed at the Provincial level. One aria from an opera AND one from a major sacred work, with recitative where applicable, original key, language optional One own choice selection.

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Choir Classes

Final Closing Date: January 10th
Late entries: May be accepted up to January 17th, at the discretion of the Chairperson, for a double entry fee.

Please send all entries to: UIMF - Vocal Section, c/o 708 Hyatt Place, Nanaimo, B.C. V9V 1A1

Classes 500 - 506 are intended for individual divisions. In cases where rooms combine two grades, the teacher should enter the grade in which the majority of his/her students are registered.
A grading system consisting of "Excellent", "Very Good", "Good" and "Satisfactory" is used in all School Choir Classes. Choirs wishing to enter for adjudication only, please indicate on entry form.
Please read #6 in Vocal Rules regarding "own choice" selections.
Conductors who are unable to finalize their "Own Choice" selections by entry closing must submit them by February 15, or their choirs will be liable to disqualification.

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Choir Fees

Elementary Level: $15.00
Secondary Level: $18.00

Two Contrasting Selections

Class	Grade
500	Kindergarten or Grade 1 Classroom Choir - one of the selections may be a singing game.
501	Grade 2 Classroom Choir
502	Grade 3 Classroom Choir
503	Grade 4 Classroom Choir
504	Grade 5 Classroom Choir
505	Grade 6 Classroom Choir
506	Grade 7 Classroom Choir
507	Grade 1 - 3 Primary Composite Choirs
508	Elementary Composite Choir
509	Elementary Boys Composite Choir
510	Elementary Folk Song (any traditional Folk Song)
511	Elementary Operetta Class - one or two selections including any optional solo parts with simple costumes and basic props if desired. Not to exceed 6 minutes
512	Elementary School Choir (may include students from more than one school).
513	Secondary Mixed Choir (may include students from more than one school).
514	Secondary Choir, Grades 8 - 10 (Standard or Classical Repertoire)
515	Secondary Choir, Grades 8 - 10 (Pop, Jazz, or Swing Choir - Rhythm and/or instrumental accompaniment optional)
516	Secondary Choir Grades 8 - 12 (Standard or Classical Repertoire)
517	Secondary Choir, Grades 8 - 12 (Pop, Jazz, or Swing Choir - Rhythm and/or instrumental accompaniment optional)
518	Secondary Folk Song Choir (Traditional)
519	Secondary Folk Ballad Chorus (Modern)

Vocal Ensembles

(Should consist of not less than 5 voices and not more than 12. Conductor optional. 2, 3, or 4 parts)

Class	Age Level	Fee
520	12 Years and Under	$15.00
521	14 Years and Under	$15.00
522	16 Years and Under	$15.00
523	18 Years and Under	$18.00
524	Open	$21.00

Madrigal or Chamber Choir

(24 voices or under)

Class	Age Level	Fee
525	12 Years and Under	$15.00
526	14 Years and Under	$15.00
527	16 Years and Under	$15.00
528	18 Years and Under	$15.00
529	Open	$21.00

Early Music Ensemble

Any combination of instruments and voices. Competitors can be of any age (maximum of six). Selection(s) may not exceed 10 minutes.

Class	Fee
530	$15.00

Church and Community Choirs

Class	Age Level		Fee
531	12 Years and Under	Sunday School Primary Choir	$15.00
532	18 Years and Under	Junior Church Choir (under 35 voices)	$15.00
533	18 Years and Under	Junior Church Choir (over 35 voices)	$15.00
534	Open	Church Choir (S.A.T.B.)	$25.00
535	18 Years and Under	Private School Choir	$15.00
536	10 Years and Under	Junior Community Choir	$15.00
537	12 Years and Under	Junior Community Choir	$15.00
538	14 Years and Under	Intermediate Community Choir	$21.00
539	14 Years and Under	Intermediate Musical Theatre Ensemble - simple costuming and/or basic prop may be used	$18.00
540	18 Years and Under	Teen Community Choir	$25.00
541	Open	Community Choir (Mix Voices)	$25.00
542	Open	Community Womens' Choir	$25.00
543	Open	Barbershop Groups	$25.00

Additional classes will be added upon request if the Committee feels they are warranted.

Provincial Choral Group Information

These rules apply to all classes:

Only selections performed, adjudicated and recommended from local festivals are acceptable.
The competition is based on the performance of two contrasting selections, only one of which may include brief solo passages.
The solo passage may not exceed 10% of the total length of the selection.
In classes limited by an upper age, 5% of the members may exceed the age limit by not more than two (2) years.
Ages are determined as of December 31 preceding the festival.

Each or the four types of choirs listed above may be limited by age, gender or other restrictions.

Ensemble

Richard W. Cooke Award (Class 104)
1. one selection must be in three or more parts
2. one selection must be a madrigal, which may be a contemporary madrigal

School Choir

Only one (1) folk song is permitted.

Paul J. Bourret Award (Class 103)
1. singers must be 19 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts
David Ouchterlony Award (Class 106)
1. singers must be 16 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in two or more parts
Florine Despres Award (Class 108)
1. singers must be 12 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in two or more parts

Community Choir

Only one (1) folk song is permitted.

The Honourable Barbara A. Hagerman Award (Class 100)
1. the majority of members must be 19 years of age or over
2. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts
George S. Mathieson Award (Class 102)
1. singers must be 19 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts
Dr. & Mrs. J.F.K. English Award (Class 105)
1. singers must be 16 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts
Margaret Wharton Award (Class 107)
1. singers must be 12 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in two or more parts
Barbara Clark Award (Class 109)
1. singers must be 25 years of age and under
2. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts

Male Choir

The City of Lincoln Award (Class 101)
1. restricted to male singers
2. no age limitation
3. at least one selection must be sung in three or more parts

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