2025 Syllabus - Classical Voice
A selection may be used in one class only. No pop or music theatre repertoire unless otherwise indicated. Songs may be transposed to suit the voice. Exceptions: Operetta, Opera and Oratorio. Accompanists may play from a photocopy, provided the original music is with them at the piano. Memorization is not required for mature singers (45 & up).
Solo
One selection. Own choice. Any piece from the current RCM or CC Syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20101 - Preparatory | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
List A
Any List A piece from the current RCM or CC Syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20201 - Grade/Level 1 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20202 - Grade/Level 2 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20203 - Grade/Level 3 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20204 - Grade/Level 4 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20205 - Grade/Level 5 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20206 - Grade/Level 6 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20207 - Grade/Level 7 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20208 - Grade/Level 8 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20209 - Grade/Level 9 | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20210 - Grade/Level 10 | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20211 - Associate/Diploma | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20212 - Post-Associate/Open | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
List B
Any List B piece from the current RCM or CC syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20301 - Grade/Level 1 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20302 - Grade/Level 2 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20303 - Grade/Level 3 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20304 - Grade/Level 4 | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20305 - Grade/Level 5 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20306 - Grade/Level 6 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20307 - Grade/Level 7 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20308 - Grade/Level 8 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20309 - Grade/Level 9 | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20310 - Grade/Level 10 | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20311 - Associate/Diploma | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20312 - Post-Associate/Open | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
List C
Any List C piece from the current RCM or CC syllabus.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20401 - Grade/Level 7 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20402 - Grade/Level 8 | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20403 - Grade/Level 9 | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20404 - Grade/Level 10 | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20405 - Associate/Diploma | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20406 - Post-Associate/Open | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Canadian Composer
Any original song by a Canadian composer, in any style, including jazz or pop. Selection can be, but doesn't have to be, from the RCM or CC syllabus. Selection can be a commissioned piece. Selection should be at an appropriate grade/level.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20501 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20502 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20503 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20504 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20505 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20506 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20507 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20508 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20509 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20510 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20511 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20512 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20513 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20514 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Folk Song / Folk Style Song - English
One selection, own choice. 4 minute time limit. Folk song, arranged or composed. May be accompanied by an instrument other than piano.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20601 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20602 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20603 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20604 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20605 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20606 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20607 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20608 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20609 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20610 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20611 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20612 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20613 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20614 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Folk Song / Folk Style Song - Non-English
One selection, own choice. 4 minute time limit. Folk song, arranged or composed. May be accompanied by an instrument other than piano.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20701 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20702 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20703 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20704 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20705 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20706 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20707 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20708 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20709 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20710 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20711 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20712 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20713 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20714 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Sacred: Classical Style
One selection, own choice. No oratorio or cantata arias (see class 212). 4 minute time limit.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20801 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20802 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20803 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20804 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20805 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20806 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20807 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20808 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20809 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20810 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20811 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20812 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20813 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20814 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Sacred: Contemporary Style
One selection, own choice of any non-classical or non-classical style sacred work.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:20901 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20902 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20903 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20904 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20905 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20906 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:20907 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20908 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20909 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20910 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:20911 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:20912 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20913 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:20914 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Operetta or Light Opera
eg. Herbert, Lehar, J. Strauss, Romberg, Friml, Gilbert & Sullivan. One Selection, own choice.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21001 - Girls (14 and under) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21002 - Boys (14 and under) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21003 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21004 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21005 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21006 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21007 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21008 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Operatic Arias
One selection, own choice. Include recitative where applicable.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21101 - Girls (14 and under) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21102 - Boys (14 and under) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21103 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21104 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21105 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21106 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21107 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21108 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Oratorio
One Selection, own choice oratorio or cantata aria. Memorization is not required.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21201 - Girls (14 and under) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21202 - Boys (14 and under) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21203 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21204 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21205 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21206 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21207 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21208 - Mature Singers (45 and up) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Concert Class
Two songs for grades/levels 1 through 5; three songs for grade/level 6 and up. Solo works showing stylistic balance. No selections from the popular music lists. No musical theatre or operetta selections. Selections can be, but don't have to be, from the RCM or CC syllabus. Appropriateness of selections will be considered in the marks. In levels 5 and higher, pieces chosen must be in at least two different languages. Selections are to be sung in concert style.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21301 - Grade/Level 1 | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:21302 - Grade/Level 2 | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:21303 - Grade/Level 3 | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:21304 - Grade/Level 4 | Fee:$37.00 | Closed |
| Class:21305 - Grade/Level 5 | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:21306 - Grade/Level 6 Maximum 15 Minutes | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:21307 - Grade/Level 7 Maximum 15 Minutes | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:21308 - Grade/Level 8 Maximum 25 Minutes | Fee:$40.00 | Closed |
| Class:21309 - Grade/Level 9 Maximum 25 Minutes | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:21310 - Grade/Level 10 Maximum 35 Minutes | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:21311 - Associate/Diploma Maximum 40 Minutes | Fee:$46.00 | Closed |
| Class:21312 - Post-Associate/Open Maximum 40 Minutes | Fee:$46.00 | Closed |
English Art Song
One selection sung in English, including traditional (arranged folk song), American composers or English art songs. (English as the original language.)
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21401 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21402 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21403 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21404 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21405 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21406 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21407 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21408 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21409 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21410 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21411 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21412 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21413 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21414 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Foreign Language Art Song
One selection, own choice of French melodie, German Lied, Italian art song or Spanish repertoire, in original language.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21501 - Primary Girls (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21502 - Primary Boys (8 years and under) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21503 - Beginner Girls (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21504 - Beginner Boys (9 and 10) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21505 - Elementary Girls (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21506 - Elementary Boys (11 and 12) | Fee:$27.00 | Closed |
| Class:21507 - Junior Girls (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21508 - Junior Boys (13 and 14) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21509 - Intermediate Girls (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21510 - Intermediate Boys (15 and 16) | Fee:$30.00 | Closed |
| Class:21511 - Senior (17 and 18) | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21512 - Advanced (19 to 25) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21513 - Mature Singers (26 to 44) | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21514 - Mature Singers (45 and up) Memorization is not required | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
Duets - Classical Style
One selection. Duet may be any combination of voices. Only one participant registers and pays the fee. List the partner's name. Memorization is not required. Bernice Bennett Memorial Music Scholarship for Duet: for duet participants, ages 12 - 18, in any discipline.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21601 - 11 and under | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21602 - 13 and under | Fee:$32.00 | Closed |
| Class:21603 - 15 and under | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21604 - 17 and under | Fee:$38.00 | Closed |
| Class:21605 - 19 and under | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:21606 - 21 and under | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:21607 - Mature Singers (44 and under) | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:21608 - Mature Singers (45 and over) | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
Trios - Classical Style
One selection. Trio may be any combination of voices. Only one participant registers and pays the fee. List the partners' names. Memorization is not required.
| Class | Fee | |
|---|---|---|
| Class:21701 - 11 and under | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21702 - 13 and under | Fee:$36.00 | Closed |
| Class:21703 - 15 and under | Fee:$39.00 | Closed |
| Class:21704 - 17 and under | Fee:$42.00 | Closed |
| Class:21705 - 19 and under | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:21706 - 21 and under | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:21707 - Mature Singers (44 and under) | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |
| Class:21708 - Mature Singers (45 and over) | Fee:$45.00 | Closed |