2026 Syllabus - Solo - Voice

Important:

  • PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE ACHIEVED FIRST PLACE IN A CLASS MAY NOT PERFORM AGAIN IN THE SAME CLASS THE FOLLOWING YEAR, EXCEPT IN "OPEN" CLASSES.
  • Participants must enter the age they are as of December 31st, 2025 when registering.
  • Voice Division participants may enter a maximum of SIX Solo classes.
  • Once a piece has been performed it may not be performed again in another class.
  • Accurate performance times are necessary for class scheduling, and to avoid disqualification for exceeding class time limits.
  • To be eligible for recommendation to the Provincial Festival, the maximum age for any competitor will be 22 in all disciplines.
  • Pre-recorded accompaniment may not be used. Accompaniment is to be performed on piano only, with the exception of own choice instrumental accompaniment for the Contemporary Voice Division, Folk Song and the Sing and Play category.


Classical Voice: 

  • The Classical Voice Division is divided into the following three divisions: Junior, Intermediate, and Senior. Participants may only enter classes in ONE of the three Classical Voice divisions.
  • Participants may also enter classes in Musical Theatre, Contemporary Voice, Ensemble and Non-Competitive.

Senior Classical Division:

  • Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.
  • Include the name of the selection's source when registering in Aria classes.

Musical Theatre:

Contemporary Voice:

  • Selections may be chosen from the various popular music idioms.
  • Recorded accompaniment tracks are not permitted.
  • Performers will be amplified.

Repertoire Selection:

  • Syllabi of the major Canadian examination bodies provide guidance in making suitable choices regarding repertoire levels. Repertoire not included in a Canadian syllabus must be at the appropriate level for the class. If conservatory examination requirements indicate that the repertoire should be performed as one unit, it may be performed as one unit at the Festival.
  • Participants are encouraged to choose repertoire that is suitable for their level and age.

 

In addition to this syllabus, please ensure you have thoroughly read all of the Vancouver Kiwanis Music Festivals GENERAL RULES & REGULATIONS.

Intermediate Classical Art Song

Must be sung in original language.
Not to include Sacred, Folk or Spiritual, Oratorio, Operetta, or Lieder.

ClassFee
Class:62000 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62010 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Canadian

Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca

ClassFee
Class:62500 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62510 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Concert Group

  • Three selections contrasting in style mood and period.
  • Must be three different composers.
  • Not to include Operatic or Oratorio Arias.
ClassFee
Class:62600 - 16 years and under

Time limit 15 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:62610 - 17 years and under

Time limit 15 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Folk Song and Spiritual

  • Folk songs are passed down through the generations and the composer of the music is unknown. (ie. Even though "O Sole Mio" is deeply embeded in Italian culture, it has a known composer - Eduardo di Capua, so it is not considered a "folk song."
  • Song of any nationality.
  • May be sung in original language or English translation.
ClassFee
Class:62150 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62160 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Lieder

One selection. Must be sung in German.

ClassFee
Class:62350 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62360 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Operetta

  • One selection from light opera such as Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss. 
  • Costumes allowed.
ClassFee
Class:62300 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62310 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Oratorio

ClassFee
Class:62200 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62210 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical Sacred

Not to include Oratorio or Contemporary Sacred.

ClassFee
Class:62100 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62110 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Intermediate Classical 20th and 21st Century

20th & 21st Century refers to a stylistic period spanning from approximately 1900 to the present day. It includes composers such as Britten, Gershwin, and Bernstein. Music entered in this category must reflect this stylistic time period.

ClassFee
Class:62400 - 16 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed
Class:62410 - 17 years and under

Time limit 8 minutes.

Fee:$60.00Closed

Junior Classical Art Song

Not to include Sacred, Folk or Spiritual, or Operetta.

ClassFee
Class:61000 - 8 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61010 - 9 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61020 - 10 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61030 - 11 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61040 - 12 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61050 - 13 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61060 - 14 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed

Junior Classical Canadian

Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca

ClassFee
Class:61500 - 8 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61510 - 9 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61520 - 10 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61530 - 11 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61540 - 12 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61550 - 13 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61560 - 14 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed

Junior Classical Folk Song and Spiritual

  • Folk songs are passed down through the generations and the composer of the music is unknown. (ie. Even though "O Sole Mio" is deeply embeded in Italian culture, it has a known composer - Eduardo di Capua, so it is not considered a "folk song."
  • Song of any nationality.
  • May be sung in original language or English translation.
ClassFee
Class:61200 - 8 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61210 - 9 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61220 - 10 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61230 - 11 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61240 - 12 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61250 - 13 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61260 - 14 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed

Junior Classical Sacred

Not to include Oratorio.

ClassFee
Class:61100 - 8 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61110 - 9 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61120 - 10 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61130 - 11 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61140 - 12 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61150 - 13 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61160 - 14 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed

Junior Classical 20th and 21st Century

20th & 21st Century refers to a stylistic period spanning from approximately 1900 to the present day. It includes composers such as Britten, Gershwin, and Bernstein. Music entered in this category must reflect this stylistic time period.

ClassFee
Class:61400 - 8 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61410 - 9 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61420 - 10 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61430 - 11 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61440 - 12 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61450 - 13 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed
Class:61460 - 14 years and under

Time limit 6 minutes.

Fee:$55.00Closed

Senior Classical Art Song

Not to include Bach Sacred, Folk or Spiritual, Oratorio, Operetta, Operatic, or Lieder.

ClassFee
Class:63000 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63010 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Bach Sacred

One Aria from an Oratorio, Passion, Mass or Cantata.

ClassFee
Class:63100 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63110 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Canadian

Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca

ClassFee
Class:63500 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63510 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Concert Group

  • Three selections contrasting in style mood and period.
  • Must be three different composers.
  • At least one song in a language other than English.
  • Not to include Operatic or Oratorio Arias.
ClassFee
Class:63600 - 22 years and under

Time limit 20 minutes.

Fee:$70.00Closed
Class:63610 - Open

Time limit 20 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$70.00Closed

Senior Classical Folk Song or Spiritual

  • Folk songs are passed down through the generations and the composer of the music is unknown. (ie. Even though "O Sole Mio" is deeply embeded in Italian culture, it has a known composer - Eduardo di Capua, so it is not considered a "folk song."
  • Song of any nationality.
  • May be sung in original language or English translation.
ClassFee
Class:63150 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63160 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Lieder

Must be sung in German.

ClassFee
Class:63570 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63580 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Operatic

Must be sung in original language and key.

ClassFee
Class:63350 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63360 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Operetta

One selection from light opera such as Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss. Costumes allowed.

ClassFee
Class:63300 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63310 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Oratorio

  • One aria, including the preceding recitative if applicable.
  • Must be sung in original language and key.
  • Not to include Bach Sacred works.
ClassFee
Class:63200 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63210 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical Own Choice

Not to include Oratorio or Bach Sacred works.

ClassFee
Class:63550 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63560 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed

Senior Classical 20th and 20st Century

20th & 21st Century refers to a stylistic period spanning from approximately 1900 to the present day. It includes composers such as Britten, Gershwin, and Bernstein. Music entered in this category must reflect this stylistic time period.

ClassFee
Class:63400 - 22 years and under

Time limit 10 minutes.

Fee:$65.00Closed
Class:63410 - Open

Time limit 10 minutes.

*Open classes within the Senior Classical Division are for participants who have either previously won the corresponding “22 years and under” level class or who are over 22 years of age. There is no limit to the number of years a participant may enter the Open Division classes.

Fee:$65.00Closed