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:
- Selections may be chosen from musicals and movies unless otherwise stated in specific class requirements.
- Include the name of the selection's source when registering.
- Hand held props only. One chair is provided. Costumes are encouraged. Pop music is not permitted.
- Use this guide for musical theatre classification:
https://www.albertamusicfestival.org/_files/ugd/c78996_9594b85802b4445a9e2c710ea4980157.pdf
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62000 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62010 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Intermediate Classical Canadian
Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62500 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62510 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Intermediate Classical Concert Group
- Three selections contrasting in style mood and period.
- Must be three different composers.
- Not to include Operatic or Oratorio Arias.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62600 - 16 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| Class:62610 - 17 years and under Time limit 15 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62150 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62160 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Intermediate Classical Lieder
One selection. Must be sung in German.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62350 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62360 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Intermediate Classical Operetta
- One selection from light opera such as Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss.
- Costumes allowed.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62300 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62310 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Intermediate Classical Oratorio
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62200 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62210 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Intermediate Classical Sacred
Not to include Oratorio or Contemporary Sacred.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62100 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62110 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:62400 - 16 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
| Class:62410 - 17 years and under Time limit 8 minutes. | Fee:$60.00 | Closed |
Junior Classical Art Song
Not to include Sacred, Folk or Spiritual, or Operetta.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:61000 - 8 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61010 - 9 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61020 - 10 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61030 - 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61040 - 12 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61050 - 13 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61060 - 14 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Junior Classical Canadian
Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:61500 - 8 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61510 - 9 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61520 - 10 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61530 - 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61540 - 12 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61550 - 13 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61560 - 14 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:61200 - 8 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61210 - 9 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61220 - 10 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61230 - 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61240 - 12 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61250 - 13 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61260 - 14 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Junior Classical Sacred
Not to include Oratorio.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:61100 - 8 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61110 - 9 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61120 - 10 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61130 - 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61140 - 12 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61150 - 13 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61160 - 14 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:61400 - 8 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61410 - 9 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61420 - 10 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61430 - 11 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61440 - 12 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61450 - 13 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
| Class:61460 - 14 years and under Time limit 6 minutes. | Fee:$55.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Art Song
Not to include Bach Sacred, Folk or Spiritual, Oratorio, Operetta, Operatic, or Lieder.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63000 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Bach Sacred
One Aria from an Oratorio, Passion, Mass or Cantata.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63100 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Canadian
Composer must be considered Canadian. For extensive listings of selections please refer to acnmp.ca and musiccentre.ca
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63500 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63600 - 22 years and under Time limit 20 minutes. | Fee:$70.00 | Closed |
| 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:$70.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63150 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Lieder
Must be sung in German.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63570 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Operatic
Must be sung in original language and key.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63350 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Operetta
One selection from light opera such as Gilbert & Sullivan, Lehar, Strauss. Costumes allowed.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63300 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63200 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
Senior Classical Own Choice
Not to include Oratorio or Bach Sacred works.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63550 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |
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.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:63400 - 22 years and under Time limit 10 minutes. | Fee:$65.00 | Closed |
| 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:$65.00 | Closed |