Classical Voice – Baroque & Classical Repertoire
Own choice. Any voice. Selection must be from current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabi. Will generally align with the following lists by level:
Level 1 - 6 - SOME selections from List A, but not all
Level 7 - ARCT - List A

Please consult with your teacher to ensure you are entering the correct category with the piece you have chosen.

Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Classical Voice – Romantic and Post-Romantic Repertoire
Own choice. Any voice. Selection must be from current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabi. Will generally align with the following lists by level:
Level 1 - 6 - SOME selections from List A, but not all
Level 7 - ARCT - List B

Please consult with your teacher to ensure you are entering the correct category with the piece you have chosen.

Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Classical Voice – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire
Own choice. Any voice. Selection must be from current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabi. Will generally align with the following lists by level:
Level 1 - 6 - List B
Level 7 - ARCT - List C

Please consult with your teacher to ensure you are entering the correct category with the piece you have chosen.

Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice originally written by a Canadian composer. Chosen selection must be a published original composition, not an arrangement of a traditional song. Original language must be used. Emphasis will be on diction, style, and interpretation. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry. Emphasis will be on diction, style, and interpretation.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice. Traditional folk song repertoire, in any language, from the current RCM or CC syllabi. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice from a standard repertoire of English language compositions. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice of repertoire from the current RCM or CC vocal syllabi and written in a language other than English. Original language must be used. Emphasis will be on diction, style, and interpretation. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice. Perform an aria from any standard Oratorio, or a requiem, cantata, motet, or mass. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice. Repertoire may be performed in any language. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Classical Voice – Musical Theatre, Operetta, Jazz, Popular Repertoire FROM RCM OR CC SYLLABUS LISTS
Own choice. Any voice. Selection must be from current RCM or current Conservatory Canada syllabi. Will generally align with the following lists by level:
Level 1 - 6 - List C
Level 7 - 10 - List D
ARCT - List F

Please consult with your teacher to ensure you are entering the correct category with the piece you have chosen.

Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice of repertoire, in any language, with any combination of voices. Competitors must enter the class according to the age of the oldest in the duet. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice of repertoire, in any language, with any combination of voices. Competitors must enter the class according to the age of the oldest in the trio. Competitors may enter these classes multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.

Any voice. Own choice. Duet is performed with teacher or an adult but only the student will receive an adjudication. Competitors may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed in the Festival, but a separate registration is required for each entry.

ADJUDICATION PLUS categories will include an opportunity for each competitor to return to the stage and work with the adjudicator 1:1 for 10-20 min (level dependent) to receive immediate feedback on incorporating some of the adjudicator's suggestions.