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.