Syllabus by Section - Vocal

Own choice of three selections
Time Limit: 20 Minutes
(not eligible for Junior Rose Bowl)

Competitors should perform one of each of the following: an aria from opera or oratorio OR a piece from the Baroque era; a lied; one other song. Selections should be from standard concert or suitable instrument-specific repertoire. Movements from song cycles are permitted. Please note, folk songs without a written musical piano accompaniment arrangement or classical treatment are not permitted. Selections and performance time should be specified at registration. Penalty for abuse of time limit.

Competitors will be judged on selections, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation and stage presence. Competitors must not perform any selection entered in any other class in the current festival.

Own choice of three selections
Time Limit: 25 Minutes

Competitors should perform one of each of the following: an aria from opera or oratorio OR a piece from the Baroque era; a lied; one other song. Selections should be from standard concert or suitable instrument-specific repertoire. Movements from song cycles are permitted. Please note, folk songs without a written musical piano accompaniment arrangement or classical treatment are not permitted. Selections and performance time should be specified at registration. Penalty for abuse of time limit.

Competitors will be judged on selections, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation and stage presence. Competitors must not perform any selection entered in any other class in the current festival.

In order to proceed to the Junior Vocal Rose Bowl Competition, competitors must be recommended by the adjudicator and must have received a mark of at least 85.

Own choice of three selections
Time Limit: 30 Minutes

Competitors should perform one of each of the following: an aria from opera or oratorio OR a piece from the Baroque era; a lied; one other song. Selections should be from standard concert or suitable instrument-specific repertoire. Movements from song cycles are permitted. Please note, folk songs without a written musical piano accompaniment arrangement or classical treatment are not permitted. Selections and performance time should be specified at registration. Penalty for abuse of time limit.

Competitors will be judged on selections, contrast, appropriateness, keys, technique, interpretation and stage presence. Competitors must not perform any selection entered in any other class in the current festival.

In order to proceed to the Senior Vocal Rose Bowl Competition, competitors must be recommended by the adjudicator and must have received a mark of at least 85.

Own choice of two advanced selections including a Ballad and an Up-Tempo work.

The term "Ballad" is used to describe music with a slower tempo, often of a serious or introspective nature, e.g. - "On My Own (from Les Misérables).
The term "Up-Tempo" is used to describe music with a lively tempo. Often comedy, e.g. - "One Hundred Easy Ways (from Wonderful Town).

- Minimum age of 15 years by December 31, 2024.
- All selections are to be sung from a published score, in any published key of a staged musical.
- Competitors may perform in costume enhancements (e.g., hat, scarf, jacket, shawl) and one handheld prop per selection.
- Competitors may leave the stage briefly for a drink of water or to facilitate an entrance but must not leave the stage for complete costume changes.
- Spoken passages are allowed only if published in the script/score provided.
- Music must be provided to the adjudicator. The original copy can be the Broadway score, from an Anthology, or purchased online (proof of purchase must be provided), provided it comes from a staged musical. The Score submitted must match the version/revision being performed. The year of the revision is to be indicated on the entry form. Selections are not to include revues, operetta/light opera

*It is the competitor's responsibility to ensure that their selections meet these criteria.*

If selected to compete at the provincial and/or national level, competitors must be prepared to perform additional pieces.

This class is for vocalists who would like to receive written adjudication on their performance but cannot attend in person. Vocalists will submit a recorded performance through the Ciniki platform. Marks will not be awarded and this class is not eligible for awards. Own choice of two contrasting selections.