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Syllabus 2023

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Vocal Solo - Art Song Before 1750 Vocal Solo - Art Song 1750 to present Vocal Solo - Art Song – Any Year - Junior Vocal Solo - Classical Opera Vocal Solo - Grand Opera Classical Opera - Duet,Trio,Quartet Grand Opera - Duet,Trio,Quartet Vocal Solo - Operetta Vocal Solo - Oratorio Vocal Solo - Foreign Language Solo Vocal Solo - English Sacred Song Vocal Solo - Foreign Language Sacred Song Sacred Duet, Trio Quartet - Any Language Vocal Solo - Spirituals Vocal Solo - Canadian Composer Vocal Solo - Traditional Folk Song Two Contrasting Songs Vocal Solo - Concert Group Vocal Solo - Vocalises Vocal Solo - Songs By Unpublished Composers Vocal Solo With Obbligato Instrument Vocal Duet With Obbligato Instrument Master Class - Classical Solo Senior Vocal Scholarship ($1000) Vocal Solo - Novice Classes Vocal Solo - Mature Singer

Vocal Solo - Contemporary Musical Theatre – Ballad (1975 To Present) Vocal Solo - Contemporary Musical Theatre – Up Tempo (1975 To Present) Vocal Solo - Golden Age Musical Theatre – Ballad (1943-1974) Vocal Solo - Golden Age Musical Theatre – Up Tempo (1943-1974) Vocal Solo - Cabaret Song Vocal Duets – Musical Theatre Vocal Solo from Movies Master Class - Musical Theatre Vocal Duets – Own Chioce Vocal Trio – Own Chioce Vocal Quartet – Own Chioce

Ballad - Any Year Up Tempo - Any Year Duets - Any Year Jazz or Blues Solo Vocal Solo with Self-Accompaniment Popular Voice Master Class

Lyric Poetry - Solo Narrative poetry - Solo Humorous Poetry - Solo Monologue Other Than Shakespeare - Solo Shakespeare Monologue - Solo Prose - Solo Storytelling - Solo Public Speaking - Solo Mime - Solo Dramatic Monologue Dramatic Duologue Speech Arts & Drama Master Class

25th Annual Newmarket Voice Festival Syllabus

Two Contrasting Songs
Entry Fee Grades 1-5 $35 / Grade 6-ARCT $40

Two selections that are contrasting in style, mood, and/or tempo and from different eras. Selections must be from the current RCM Syllabus (2019 Edition). Repertoire must be at the current level of study.
Class Description
TC01 Grade One/td>
TC02 Grade 2
TC03 Grade 3
TC04 Grade 4
TC05 Grade 5
TC06 Grade 6
TC07 Grade 7
TC08 Grade 8
TC09 Grade 9
TC10 Grade 10
TC11 ARCT

Vocal Solo - Concert Group
Grades 1-5 $40 - 10 minute time limit
Grades 6-8 $45 - 12 minute time limit
Grades 9-ARCT $50 - 15 minute time limit

Three or four pieces that are contrasting in style, mood, tempo and from different eras. Selections must be from the current RCM Syllabus (2019 Editon). Performance will take the form of a mini-recital. Repertoire must be at the current level of study.
Class Description
CG01 Grade One
CG02 Grade Two
CG03 Grade Three
CG04 Grade Four
CG05 Grade Five
CG06 Grade Six
CG07 Grade Seven
CG08 Grade Eight
CG09 Grade Nine
CG10 Grade Ten
CG11 ARCT Level

Vocalises
Entry Fee $30
Choose ONE vocalise from the current set of RCM Vocalises books (2019 Edition), using all six vowels as required for exams [a], [e], [i], [o], [u] and [y]. The purpose of this class is to provide feedback for those preparing for exams and/or to improve the singer’s skill in performing vocalises which are so important for overall technical development.
NEW: Singers may enter this class more than once with different vocalises but a separate entry and fee is required for each.
Class Description
VC01 Grade Five
VC02 Grade Six
VC03 Grade Seven
VC04 Grade Eight
VC05 Grade Nine
VC06 Grade Ten

Vocal Solo - Songs by Unpublished Composers
Entry Fee $30
This class promotes the works of Canadian composers and provides a forum for new works that are not yet published. Young and new composers are encouraged to enter as well. Please provide lyrics/sheet music for the adjudicator.
Classes based on age will be created once all entries are received.
Class Description
UC01 Open

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