2026 Syllabus - Classical Voice

One selection, own choice from the current RCM or CC Syllabus.

Any List A piece from the current RCM or CC Syllabus.

Any List B piece from the current RCM or CC syllabus.

Any List C piece from the current RCM or CC syllabus.

Any original song by a Canadian composer may be performed, in any style -- including jazz or pop. The selection may, but does not have to, appear in the current RCM or CC syllabus. Commissioned works are permitted. The chosen piece should appropriate for the performer's grade/level. Maximum time limit is 5 minutes.

One selection, own choice. Folk song, arranged or composed. May be accompanied by an instrument other than piano. Maximum time limit is 4 minutes.

One selection, own choice. Folk song, arranged or composed. May be accompanied by an instrument other than piano. Maximum time limit is 4 minutes.

One selection, own choice of any classical sacred work. No oratorio or cantata arias (see classes 21201 - 21208). Maximum time limit is 4 minutes.

One selection, own choice of any non-classical or non-classical-style sacred work. Maximum time limit is 4 minutes.

Example: Herbert, Lehar, J. Strauss, Romberg, Friml, Gilbert & Sullivan. One Selection, own choice.

One selection, own choice. Include recitative where applicable.

One selection, own choice oratorio or cantata aria. Memorization is not required.

NOTE:  This is not a Provincial Qualifier Class.  (For Provincial Qualifier Class, see 21701 - 21708)

Repertoire Requirements:

• Grades/Levels 1–5: Perform two solo songs

• Grade/Level 6 and above: Perform three solo songs

• Selections must demonstrate stylistic contrast

• Popular music, musical theatre, and operetta selections are not permitted

• Selections may, but are not required to, be from the RCM syllabus or the CC syllabus

• Appropriateness of repertoire will factored into the overall evaluation.

• For Grade/Level 5 and above, selections must be performed in at least two different languages

• Performances should be presented in a concert-style format (ie no need to wait for the adjudicator between selections).

One selection. Must be sung in English, with English as the original language. Acceptable choices include arranged folk songs, English art songs, or works by American composers.

One selection, own choice of French mélodie, German Lied, Italian art song or Spanish repertoire, in original language.

Participants in this class may be recommended to advance to the provincial level of competition. All provincial classes for this category are virtual (online) only.

This class features performances for two or three voices of any combination.

• Only one participant is required to register and pay the entry fee.

• Please include the name(s) of your partner(s) when registering.

Repertoire Guidelines:

• Perform one classical selection only.

• Enter the class based on the age of the oldest performer in the duet or trio.

• If any member is performing at the associate level or higher, the group must register in the Advanced Class, regardless of age.

• Memorization is optional.

The Bernice Bennett Memorial Music Scholarship for Duet is available to duet performers aged 12–18 in any musical discipline.

This class is intended solely for participants seeking recommendation to advance to the provincial level of competition.  If a participant receives a recommendation to the provincials, all selections performed in this class must also be presented at the provincial competition. Beginner and Primary Levels would be virtual (online) only.

Repertoire selection is at the participant’s discretion but must be classical in style (e.g., art songs, traditional folk songs).

• The RCM and CC syllabi may be used as guidelines, but selections are not limited to those lists.

• Pieces may be chosen from the same or different grade/level, as appropriate to the participant’s abilities.

• Selections must be musically contrasting.

Not Permitted:

• Repertoire from the RCM Popular Selection List and CC Idioms List

• Musical theatre and contemporary popular music

• RCM List C (Levels 1–7) and List D (Levels 7–10)

• More than one song from the same song cycle (only one selection per cycle may be used)

Permitted (in some classes):

• Operatic, oratorio, and operetta selections suitable for the participant’s voice are allowed only if listed on the official Provincials' repertoire list (https://omfa.ca)

For complete rules and further guidelines, visit https://omfa.ca.