Voice – 2023

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Section 20: Open Voice – Concert Recital Songs – English – ARCT & Above

Section Notes

  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22, 23 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Competitors must be age 18 or over.
  3. Own choice of three songs which are not specified test pieces and are not from oratorios or operas.
  4. All songs must be of English, Canadian or American derivation and must be composed to English words.
  5. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  6. A piece of music, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Repertoire which does not coincide with stated categories will result in disqualification. See Rule 23.
  7. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  8. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31(“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  9. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  10.  Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  11. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  12. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

Class 20001 – Open Voice – Concert Recital Songs – English – Female Voices – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $80.00
Own choice of three songs which are not specified test pieces and are not from oratorios or operas. All songs must be of English, Canadian or American derivation and most be composed to English Words. 

Class 20002 – Open Voice – Concert Recital Songs – English – Males Voices – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $80.00
Own choice of three songs which are not specified test pieces and are not from oratorios or operas. All songs must be of English, Canadian or American derivation and most be composed to English Words.

 

 

Section 21: Open Voice – Concert Recital Songs – Foreign Language – ARCT & Above

Section Notes

  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, and 22. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be Age 18 or over.
  3. Own choice of three songs in any three different languages. (English may NOT be used).
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  5. Translations of songs, into English must be provided.
  6. A test piece, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Repertoire which does not coincide with stated categories will result in disqualification. See Rule 23.
  7. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  8. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  9. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  10. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  11. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  12. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20003 – Open Voice – Concert Recital Songs – Female Voices – Foreign Language – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $80.00
Own choice of three songs in any three different languages (English may not be used).

Class 20004 – Open Voice – Concert Recital Songs – Male Voices – Foreign Language – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $80.00
Own choice of three songs in any three different languages (English may not be used).

 

Section 22: Open Voice – Grand Opera – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20005 – Open Voice – Soprano – Grand Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Grand Opera written after 1800. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20006 – Open Voice – Mezzo or Contralto – Grand Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Grand Opera written after 1800. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20007 – Open Voice – Tenor – Grand Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Grand Opera written after 1800. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20008 – Open Voice – Baritone or Bass – Grand Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Grand Opera written after 1800. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 23: Open Voice – Baroque and Classical Opera – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20009 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Baroque Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the baroque period. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20010 – Open Voice – Male Voices – Baroque Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the baroque period. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20011 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Classical Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the classical period. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20012 – Open Voice Male Voices – Classical Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the classical period. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 24: Open Voice – 20th Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. Own choice of any aria by a 20th Century composer such as Britten, Willan and Menotti.
  5. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  6. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8.  Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20013 – Open Voice – Female Voices – 20th Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 20th Century composer. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20014 – Open Voice – Male Voices – 20th Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 20th Century composer. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 25: Open Voice – 21st Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. Own choice of any aria by a 21st Century composer such as Chilcott, Glass and Lightfoot.
  5. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  6. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8.  Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  9. It is the competitor’s responsibility to abide by any and all government guidelines regarding physical distancing as of the date you submit your video.
  10. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  11. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20015 – Open Voice – Female Voices – 21st Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 21st Century composer. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20016 – Open Voice – Male Voices – 21st Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 21st Century composer. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 26: Open Voice – Oratorio – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. Own choice of an aria from an Oratorio, Canata, Mass, Stabat Mater or Passion setting, excluding those written by Bach. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung.
  5. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  6. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20017 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Oratorio – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Oratorio, Cantata, Mass, Stabat Mater or Passion setting, excluding those written by Bach. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung. Must be sung in original key and language.

Class 20018 – Open Voice – Male Voices- Oratorio – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Oratorio, Cantata, Mass, Stabat Mater or Passion setting, excluding those written by Bach. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 27: Open Voice – Canadian Composer – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. Own choice of an art song or aria written by a Canadian composer.
  5. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  6. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

 

Class 20019 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Canadian/Indigenous Composer – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of an art song or aria from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada List C, Part 1 or equivalent level by Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Class 20020 – Open Voice – Male Voices – Canadian/Indigenous Composer – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of an art song or aria from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada List C, Part 1 or equivalent level by Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Section 28: Open Voice – BIPOC Composer – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20021 – Open Voice – Female Voices – BIPOC Composer – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written by a BIPOC composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes
Class 20022 – Open Voice – Male Voices – BIPOC Composer – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written by a BIPOC composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Section 29: Open Voice – Women Composers – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  4. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20023 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Women Composers – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written by a female composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes
Class 20024 – Open Voice – Male Voices – Women Composers – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written by a female composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Section 30: Open Voice – French or Italian Art Songs – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2.  Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Own choice of two songs by any French or Italian composer or composers including but not limited to Berlioz, Gounod, Duparc, Chausson, Fauré, Debussy, Ravel or Poulenc/ Bellini, Donaudy, Donizetti or Tosti.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  5. Translations of songs, into English, must be provided.
  6. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  7. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  8. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  9. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  10. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  11. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20025 – Open Voice – Female Voices – French Art Songs – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any French composer.
Class 20026 – Open Voice – Male Voices – French Art Songs – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any French composer.
Class 20027 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Italian Art Songs – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any Italian composer.
Class 20028 – Open Voice – Male Voices – Italian Art Songs – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any Italian composer.

Section 31: Open Voice – Bach – ARCT & Above

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Must be age 18 or over.
  3. Own choice of an aria from cantata, mass or passion setting. If recitative precedes the aria it must be sung.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 20-31 and may not enter Advanced or Graded Classes.
  5. Time limit 15 minutes.
  6. All music in this section must be of at least ARCT or equivalent level (not necessarily on current lists). Grade 10 or lower not acceptable. Competitors to check Current RCM and Conservatory Canada lists.
  7. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2022) may enter any class in Sections 20-31 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  8. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  9. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  10. It is the competitor’s responsibility to abide by any and all government guidelines regarding physical distancing as of the date you submit your video.
Class 20029 – Open Voice – Female Voices – Bach – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from a Cantata, Mass or Passion setting. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung. Must be sung in original key and language.
Class 20030 – Open Voice – Male Voices – Bach – ARCT & Above (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from a Cantata, Mass or Passion setting. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 35: Advanced Voice – Concert Recital Songs – English – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31).
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  4. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  5. Own choice of two contrasting songs. Time limit: 10 minutes.
  6. Songs listed in this Syllabus as test pieces in other classes or arias from oratorios or operas may not be used in this Section.
  7. All songs must be of English, Canadian or American derivation and must be composed to English words.
  8. A test piece, whether prescribed or own choice, cannot be used by a competitor in more than one class. Repertoire which does not coincide with stated categories will result in disqualification. See Rule 23.
  9. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  10. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  11. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  12. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20035 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – Concert Recital Songs – English – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $65.00
Own choice of two contrasting songs. Both songs must be of English, Canadian or American derivation and must be composed to English words.
Class 20036 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – Concert Recital Songs – English – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $65.00
Own choice of two contrasting songs. Both songs must be of English, Canadian or American derivation and must be composed to English words.

Section 36: Advanced Voice: Concert Recital Songs – Foreign Language – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31).
  3. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  4. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  5. Own choice of two songs in any two different languages (English may not be used).
  6. Time limit 10 minutes.
  7. Translation into English must be supplied.
  8. Songs listed in this Syllabus as test pieces in other classes or arias from oratorios or operas may not be used in this Section.
  9. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  10. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  11. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  12. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  13. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20037 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices- Concert Recital Songs – Foreign Language – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $65.00
Own choice of two songs in any two different languages. (English may not be used)
Class 20038 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices- Concert Recital Songs – Foreign Language – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $65.00
Own choice of two songs in any two different languages. (English may not be used)

Section 37: Advanced Voice – Grand Opera – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter senior vocal classes.
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  8. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20039 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – Grand Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Grand Opera written after 1800. Must be sung in original key and language.
Class 20040 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – Grand Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from any Grand Opera written after 1800. Must be sung in original key and language.

Section 38: Advanced Voice – Baroque and Classical Opera – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter Baroque and Classical Opera classes in this section.
  5. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  6. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  7. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20041 – Advanced Voice – Female Voice – Baroque Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the baroque period. Must be sung in original key and language.
Class 20042 – Advanced Voice – Male – Baroque Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the baroque period. Must be sung in original key and language.
Class 20043 – Advanced Voice – Female Voice – Classical Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the classical period. Must be sung in original key and language.
Class 20044 – Advanced Voice – Male – Classical Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an operatic aria of an opera composed in the classical period. Must be sung in original key and language.
 

Section 39: Advanced Voice – 20th Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Senior/Open (SR) or Junior Classes.
  5. Own choice of an aria by a 20th Century composer.
  6. Must be sung in original key and language.
  7.  Songs listed in this Syllabus as test pieces in other classes or arias from oratorios or operas may not be used in this section.
  8. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  9. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  10. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  11. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  12. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20045 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – 20th Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 20th Century composer.
Class 20046 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – 20th Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 20th Century composer.

Section 40: Advanced Voice – 21st Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservtory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Own choice of an aria by a 21st Century composer.
  6. Must be sung in original key and language.
  7.  Songs listed in this Syllabus as test pieces in other classes or arias from oratorios or operas may not be used in this section.
  8. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  9. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  10. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  11. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  12. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20047 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – 21st Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 21st Century composer.
Class 20048 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – 21st Century Contemporary Opera – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of any aria by a 21st Century composer.

Section 41: Advanced Voice – Oratorio and Sacred Solos – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Own choice of a sacred song.
  6. Language may be English, French, Italian, Latin or German. Translation into English must be supplied.
  7. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  8. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
Class 20049 – Advanced Voice – Oratorio and Sacred Solo – Female Voices – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice
Class 20050 – Advanced Voice – Oratorio and Sacred Solo – Male Voices – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice

Section 42: Advanced Voice – Canadian Composer – ARCT

Section Notes

  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared can with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
  9. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  10. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

 

Class 20051 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – Canadian Composer – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of an art song or aria from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada List C, Part 1 or equivalent level by Canadian Composer.

Class 20052 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – Canadian Composer – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of an art song or aria from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada List C, Part 1 or equivalent level by Canadian Composer.

Section 43: Advanced Voice – BIPOC Composers – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20053 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – BIPOC Composer – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written at by a BIPOC composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 20054 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – BIPOC Composer – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written at by a BIPOC composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes

 

 

Section 44: Advanced Voice – Women Composers – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20055 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – Women Composers – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written by a BIPOC composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 20056 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – Women Composers – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own Choice of a piece written by a BIPOC composer at the ARCT level or above.
Time limit: 20 minutes

 

 

Section 45: Advanced Voice – French & Italian Art Songs – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservtory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  4. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  5. Own choice of two contrasting songs by any French or Italian composer or composers including, but not limited to, Berlioz, Gounod, Duparc, Chausson, Fauré, Debussy, Ravel or Poulenc/Bellini, Donaudy, Donizetti or Tosti.
  6. Translations of songs, into English, must be provided.
  7. Songs listed in this Syllabus as test pieces in other classes or arias from oratorios or operas may not be used in this Section.
  8. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2022) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  9. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  10. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  11. Participants will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared can with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
  12. It is the competitor’s responsibility to abide by any and all government guidelines regarding physical distancing as of the date you submit your video.
 

Class 20057 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – French Art Songs – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any French composer.

Class 20058 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – French Art Songs – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any French composer.

Class 20059 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – Italian Art Songs – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any Italian composer.

Class 20060 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – Italian Art Songs – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of two songs by any Italian composer.

 

Section 46: Advanced Voice – J.S. Bach – ARCT

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. No age restrictions, however competitors entered in university music programs are encouraged to enter Open vocal classes (Sections 20-31)
  3. Own choice of an aria from cantata, mass or passion setting. If recitative precedes the aria it must be sung.
  4. All music in this section must be listed in the current RCM and Conservatory ARCT syllabus. Grade 10 or lower not acceptable.
  5. Competitors may enter in only one voice classification in Sections 35-46 and may not enter Open or Graded Classes.
  6. Time limit 15 minutes.
  7. Entrants hoping to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023) may enter any class in Sections 35-46 (“P”), but must be under the age of 28.
  8. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  9. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  10. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  11. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20061 – Advanced Voice – Female Voices – Bach – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from a Cantata, Mass or Passion setting. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung. Must be sung in original key and language. 

Class 20062 – Advanced Voice – Male Voices – Bach – ARCT (“P”)
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of an aria from a Cantata, Mass or Passion setting. If recitative precedes the aria, it must be sung. Must be sung in original key and language.

 

Section 50: Canadian Composers – All Ages

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11,16,17,18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  5. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20070 – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of an art song or aria by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Class 20071 – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of an art song or aria by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Class 20072 – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of an art song or aria by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Class 20073 – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of an art song or aria by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Class 20074 – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of an art song or aria by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

Class 20075 – Canadian/Indigenous Composers – Beginner – Ages 8 and Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of an art song or aria by a Canadian or Indigenous Composer.

 

Section 51: Light Opera/Operetta

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Own choice of a song or duet from any light opera or operetta by composers such as, but not limited to: Lehar, Romberg, Herbert and Gilbert & Sullivan.
  3. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.
  4. Piano accompaniment only.
  5. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  6. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  8. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20080 – Light Opera/Operetta – Open – ARCT & Above
Fee: $48.00
Own choice

Class 20081 – Light Opera/Operetta – Advanced – ARCT
Fee: $48.00
Own choice

Class 20082 – Light Opera/Operetta – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice

Class 20083 – Light Opera/Operetta – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $45.00
Own choice

Class 20084 – Light Opera/Operetta – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice

Class 20085 – Light Opera/Operetta – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $44.00
Own choice

Class 20086 – Light Opera/Operetta – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $43.00
Own choice

Class 20087 – Light Opera/Operetta – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $43.00
Own choice

Class 20088 – Light Opera/Operetta Duet
Fee: $50.00
Operatic duets may compete in this class.

Section 52: Folk Songs – All Ages

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Own choice selection must be of valid folk song nature, not ‘pop’.
  3. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  4. Accompaniment may be either piano or guitar.
  5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  6. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20095 – Folk Songs – English – Advanced – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20096 – Folk Songs – French – Advanced – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20097 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Advanced – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20098 – Folk Songs – English – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20099 – Folk Songs – French – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20100 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20101 – Folk Songs – English – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20102 – Folk Songs – French – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20103 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20104 – Folk Songs – English – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20105 – Folk Songs – French – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20106 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $45.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20107 – Folk Songs – English – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20108 – Folk Songs – French – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20109 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20110 – Folk Songs – English – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20111 – Folk Songs – French – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20112 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20113 – Folk Songs – English – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Any Folk Song of Canada, the British Isles, the United States or any country of the British Commonwealth. Piano accompaniment.

Class 20114 – Folk Songs – French – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Any French Canadian or French Folk Song. Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

Class 20115 – Folk Songs – Foreign Language – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Any Folk Song (not in English or French). Translation into English must be supplied for the adjudicator.

 

 

Section 53: Classical Voice – Graded Classes

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Test pieces may be performed in a key suitable for the voice.
  3. Competitors may not enter Sections 20-46.
  4. Competitors wishing to have the opportunity to go to the Provincial Competitions in June 2023, must enter classes marked ‘P’.
  5. Current RCM is the abbreviation for the Royal Conservatory of Music. CC is the abbreviation for Conservatory Canada.
  6. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  7.  Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  8. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  9. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20120 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 10 – LIST A – Baroque and Classical Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 10 Syllabus.

Class 20121 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 10 – List B – Romantic and Post-Romantic Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 10 Syllabus.

Class 20122 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 10 – List C – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire – Pre 1960 (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 10 Syllabus.

Class 20123 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 10 – List C – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire – Post 1960 (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 10 Syllabus.

Class 20124 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 10 – Recitatives
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 10 Syllabus.

Class 20125 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 10 – Vocalise
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 10 Syllabus.

Class 20126 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 9 – LIST A – Baroque and Classical Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 9 Syllabus.

Class 20127 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 9 – List B – Romantic and Post-Romantic Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 9 Syllabus.

Class 20128 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 9 – List C – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire  (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 9 Syllabus.

Class 20129 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 9 – Recitatives
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 9 Syllabus.

Class 20130 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 9 – Vocalise
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 9 Syllabus.

Class 20131 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 8 – LIST A – Baroque and Classical Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 Syllabus.

Class 20132 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 8 – List B – Romantic and Post-Romantic Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 Syllabus.

Class 20133 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 8 – List C – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire  (“P”)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 8 Syllabus.

Class 20134 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 8 – Vocalise
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 8 Syllabus.

Class 20135 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 7 – LIST A – Baroque and Classical Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 Syllabus.

Class 20136 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 7 – List B – Romantic and Post-Romantic Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 Syllabus.

Class 20137 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 7 – List C – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire  (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 7 Syllabus.

Class 20138 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 7 – Vocalise
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 7 Syllabus.

Class 20139 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 6 – LIST A – Folk Songs (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 Syllabus.

Class 20140 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 6 – List B – Pre-1900 Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 Syllabus.

Class 20141 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 6 – List C – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire  (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 6 Syllabus.

Class 20142 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 6 – Vocalise
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 6 Syllabus.

Class 20143 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 5 – LIST A – Folk Songs and Pre-1900 Repertoire  (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 5 Syllabus.

Class 20144 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 5 – List B – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $44.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 5 Syllabus.

Class 20146 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 5 – Vocalise
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of two recitatives from the Current RCM Grade 5 Syllabus.

Class 20147 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 4 – LIST A – Folk Songs and Pre-1900 Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 4 Syllabus.

Class 20148 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 4 – List B – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 4 Syllabus.

Class 20149 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 3 – LIST A – Folk Songs and Pre-1900 Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 3 Syllabus.

Class 20150 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 3 – List B – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 3 Syllabus.

Class 20151 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 2 – LIST A – Folk Songs and Pre-1900 Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 3 Syllabus.

Class 20152 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 2 – List B – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 3 Syllabus.

Class 20153 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 1 – LIST A – Folk Songs and Pre-1900 Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 1 Syllabus.

Class 20154 – Classical Voice Solo – Grade 1 – List B – 20th and 21st Century Repertoire (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice from Current RCM or Conservatory Canada Grade 1 Syllabus.

Class 20155 – Classical Voice Solo – Introductory (“P”)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of 2 pieces from any introductory singing book.

 

Section 54: Women Composers – All Ages

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  5. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.


Class 20160 – Women Composers – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of a piece written by a Female Composer.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 20161 – Women Composers – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of a piece written by a Female Composer.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 20162 – Women Composers – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of a piece written by a Female Composer.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 20163 – Women Composers – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of a piece written by a Female Composer.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 20164 – Women Composers – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of a piece written by a Female Composer.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Class 20165 – Women Composers – Beginner – Ages 6-8
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of a piece written by a Female Composer.
Time limit: 5 minutes

 

Section 55: BIPOC Composers – All Ages

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared can with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
  5. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  6. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

 

Class 20170 – BIPOC Composers – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of a piece written by a BIPOC Composer.
Time limit: 20 minutes

Class 20171 – BIPOC Composers – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of a piece written by a BIPOC Composer.
Time limit: 15 minutes

Class 20172 – BIPOC Composers – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of a piece written by a BIPOC Composer.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 20173 – BIPOC Composers – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of a piece written by a BIPOC Composer.
Time limit: 10 minutes

Class 20174 – BIPOC Composers – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of a piece written by a BIPOC Composer.
Time limit: 8 minutes

Class 20175 – BIPOC Composers – Beginner – Ages 6-8
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of a piece written by a BIPOC Composer.
Time limit: 5 minutes

Section 56: Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic)

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  5. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 20180 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Advanced – Ages 19-28
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Class 20181 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Class 20182 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Class 20183 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Class 20184 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Class 20185 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Class 20186 – Indian Classical Voice (Hindustani & Carnatic) – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of piece in the Hindustani or Carnatic style.

Section 57: Jazz, Rag or Blues

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  5. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.


Class 20190 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Advanced – Ages 19-28
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Class 20191 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Class 20192 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Class 20193 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Class 20194 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Class 20195 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Class 20196 – Jazz, Rag or Blues – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece in the Jazz, Rag or Blues style.

Section 58: Praise and Worship

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 16, 17, 18, 22 and 23. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  3. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  4. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  5. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

Class 20200 – Praise and Worship – Advanced – Ages 19-28
Fee: $48.00
Own choice of one piece.

Class 20201 – Praise and Worship – Senior – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece.

Class 20202 – Praise and Worship – Intermediate – Ages 15-16
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one piece.

Class 20203 – Praise and Worship – Junior – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one piece.

Class 20204 – Praise and Worship – Elementary – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one piece.

Class 20205 – Praise and Worship – Primary – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one piece.

Class 20206 – Praise and Worship – Beginner – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one piece.

Section 60: Classical Voice Duets and Trios

Section Notes
    1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
    2.  Use of music is permitted.
    3. For classes 20215 to 20222, ages should be averaged to determine the appropriate level to enter.
    4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
    5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
    6. Classes marked with (“P”) in Section 60 are eligible to proceed to the Provincial Finals – Virtually (June, 2023). 
    7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
    8. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

Class 20215 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Advanced (Ages 19-28) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20216 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Senior (Ages 17-18) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20217 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Intermediate (Ages 15-16) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20218 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Junior (Ages 13-14) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20219 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Elementary (Ages 11-12) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20220 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Primary (Ages 9-10) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20221 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Beginner (Ages 6-8) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20222 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Amateur Adults (Ages 29 and over) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own Choice.
Memorization not required

Class 20223 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Adult & Child (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own Choice.
Adult is defined as a parent, grandparent, guardian, aunt, uncle or older sibling.
Memorization not required

Class 20224 – Classical Voice Duets/Trios – Teacher and Child 
Fee: $50.00
Own Choice.
Memorization not required

Section 61: Classical Voice Ensembles

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 14, 17, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Own choice of two contrasting selections. Time limit 15 mins.
  3. All classes in Section 61 qualify to proceed to the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) upon adjudicator recommendation.
  4. Ensembles may consist of 4 to 10 voices.
  5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  6. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

 

Class 20230 – Vocal Ensembles – Ages 20 & Over (“P”)
Fee: $60.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 20231 – Vocal Ensembles – Ages 19 and Under (“P”)
Fee: $60.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 20232 – Vocal Ensembles – Ages 13 and Under (“P”)
Fee: $60.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Class 20234 – Vocal Ensembles – Ages 10 and Under (“P”)
Fee: $60.00
Own choice of two contrasting selections.

Section 65: Vocal Solo – Later Tuition

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Own choice of two or more contrasting selections. Time limit 15 mins.
  3. All classes in section 65 qualify to proceed to the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) upon adjudicator recommendation.
  4. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  5. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  6. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.


Class 20210 – Vocal Solo – Later Tuition – Adult – 21 or over – 5 Years of Training or Less
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.

Class 20211 – Vocal Solo – Later Tuition – Adult – 21 or over – 6 to 9 Years of Training
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.

Class 20212 – Vocal Solo – Later Tuition – Adult – 21 or over – 10 Years of Training or More
Fee: $55.00
Own choice of two or more contrasting selections.

Section 66: Popular Voice

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  3. Maximum performance time – 6 Minutes.
  4. All classes in section 66 qualify to proceed to the Provincial Music Festival (June, 2023) upon adjudicator recommendation.
  5. Music choices DO NOT have to be from RCM or Conservatory Canada Lists.
  6. Sheet music must be provided to the adjudicators (No charts or tabs permitted).  
  7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  8. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 32001 – Popular Voice – 1950-1965 – Ages 29 & Over
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32002 – Popular Voice – 1966-1970 – Ages 29 & Over
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32003 – Popular Voice – 1971-1985 – Ages 29 & Over
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32004 – Popular Voice – 1986-1999 – Ages 29 & Over
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32005 – Popular Voice – 2000-2010 – Ages 29 & Over
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32006 – Popular Voice – 2011-Present – Ages 29 & Over
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32007 – Popular Voice – 1950-1965 – Ages 19-28
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32008 – Popular Voice – 1966-1970 – Ages 19-28
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32009 – Popular Voice – 1971-1985 – Ages 19-28
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32010 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 19-28
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32011 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 19-28
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32012 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 19-28
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32013 – Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 17-18
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32014 – Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 17-18
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32015 – Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 17-18
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00 

Class 32016 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 17-18
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32017 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 17-18
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32018 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 17-18
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $45.00

Class 32019 – Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 15-16
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32020 – Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 15-16
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32021 – Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 15-16
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 32022 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 15-16
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32023 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 15-16
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32024 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 15-16
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 32025 – Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 13-14
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00 

Class 32026 – Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 13-14
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32027 – Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 13-14
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32028 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 13-14
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32029 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 13-14
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32030 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 13-14
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $44.00

Class 32031 – Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 11-12
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 32032 – Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 11-12
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 32033 – Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 11-12
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 32034 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 11-12
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 32035 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 11-12
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 32036 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 11-12
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $43.00

Class 32037 – Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 9-10
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32038 – Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 9-10
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32039 – Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 9-10
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32040 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 9-10
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 32041 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 9-10
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32042 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 9-10
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00 

Class 32043 – Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 8 & Under
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32044 – Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 8 & Under
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32045 – Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 8 & Under
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32046 – Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 8 & Under
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32047 – Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 8 & Under
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

Class 32048 – Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 8 & Under
Own choice of one selection.
Fee: $41.00

 
 

Section 67: Popular Voice Duets and Trios

Section Notes
    1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
    2.  Use of music is permitted.
    3. For classes 32060 to 32069, ages should be averaged to determine the appropriate level to enter.
    4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
    5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
    6. Classes marked with (“P”) in Section 67 are eligible to proceed to the Provincial Finals (June, 2023).
    7. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
    8. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.
 

Class 32060 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Amateur Adult (Ages 29 and over) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32061 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Advanced (Ages 19-28) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32062 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Senior (Ages 17-18) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32063 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Intermediate (Ages 15-16) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32064 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Junior (Ages 13-14) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32065 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Elementary (Ages 11-12) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32066 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Primary (Ages 9-10) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32067 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Beginner (Ages 6-8) (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32068 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Adult and Child (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Class 32069 – Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Teacher and Child (“P”)
Fee: $50.00
Own choice of one selection.
Memorization not required.

Section 68: Popular Voice Own Composition

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Use of music is permitted.
  3. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
  4. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  5. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  6. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

 

Class 32080 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Amateur Adult (Ages 29 and over)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32081 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Advanced (Ages 19-28)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32082 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Senior (Ages 17-18)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32083 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Intermediate (Ages 15-16)
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32084 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Junior (Ages 13-14)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32085 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Elementary (Ages 11-12)
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32086 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Primary (Ages 9-10)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Class 32087 – Popular Voice Own Composition – Beginner (Ages 6-8)
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of a song composed by the competitor.  The piece can be self-accompanied if desired.

Section 69: American Sign Language Popular Voice

Section Notes
  1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
  2. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
  3. Maximum performance time – 6 Minutes.
  4. Music choices DO NOT have to be from RCM or Conservatory Canada Lists.
  5. Sheet music must be provided to the adjudicators (No charts or tabs permitted).  
  6. Participants have the option to participate either “in person” or “virtually”.  This decision must be made at the time of registration.
  7. Participants who choose the virtual option will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office via the online registration system.

 

Class 31001 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1950-1965 – Ages 29 & Over
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31002 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1966-1970 – Ages 29 & Over
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31003 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1971-1985 – Ages 29 & Over
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31004 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1986-1999 – Ages 29 & Over
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31005 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 2000-2010 – Ages 29 & Over
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31006 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 2011-Present – Ages 29 & Over
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31007 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1950-1965 – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31008 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1966-1970 – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31009 – American Sign Language Popular Voice – 1971-1985 – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31010 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31011 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31012 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 19-28
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31013 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31014 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31015 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31016 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31017 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31018 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 17-18
Fee: $45.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31019 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31020 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31021 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31022 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31023 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31024 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 15-16
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31025 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31026 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31027 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection.

Class 31028 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31029 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31030 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 13-14
Fee: $44.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31031 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31032 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31033 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31034 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31035 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31036 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 11-12
Fee: $43.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31037 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31038 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31039 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31040 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31041 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31042 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 9-10
Fee: $42.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31043 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1950-1965 – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31044 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1966-1970 – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31045 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1971-1985 – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31046 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 1986-1999 – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31047 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2000-2010 – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection. 

Class 31048 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Solo – 2011-Present – Ages 8 & Under
Fee: $41.00
Own choice of one selection.

 

Section 70: American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets and Trios

Section Notes
    1. Refer to Rules 11, 21, 22 and 47. Read all Syllabus rules with care.
    2.  Use of music is permitted.
    3. For classes 31050 to 31059, ages should be averaged to determine the appropriate level to enter.
    4. To be eligible for a scholarship, competitors must enter a minimum of two classes and receive a minimum mark of 85.
    5. Performance times MUST be included on the entry form.
    6. Participants will be responsible for arranging to have a video recording made of their performance and for creating a YouTube channel that can be shared with the Toronto Kiwanis Festival Office.
    7. It is the competitor’s responsibility to abide by any and all government guidelines regarding physical distancing as of the date you submit your video.

      Class 31050 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Amateur Adult (Ages 29 and over) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31051 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Advanced (Ages 19-28) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31052 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Senior (Ages 17-18) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required. 

      Class 31053 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Intermediate (Ages 15-16) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31054 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Junior (Ages 13-14) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31055 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Elementary (Ages 11-12)
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31056 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Primary (Ages 9-10) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31057 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Beginner (Ages 6-8) 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31058 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Adult and Child 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.

      Class 31059 – American Sign Language Popular Voice Duets/Trios – Teacher and Child 
      Fee: $50.00
      Own choice of one selection.
      Memorization not required.