Syllabus 2021

Rules & Regulations

Management Eligibility Repertoire Entries & Fees Festival Procedure Recording Awards

Classical Classes

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Canadian Composer Traditional Folk Song Modern Folk Song Two Contrasting Songs Concert Group Vocalises Songs By Unpublished Composers Vocal Solo With Obbligato Instrument Vocal Duet With Obbligato Instrument Novice Classes Vocal Solo With Self-Accompaniment Mature Singer Solo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

Musical Theatre

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

Small Ensembles

Mixed Vocal Trio Mixed Vocal Quartet Female Trio Female Triple Trio

Speech Arts/Drama

Lyric Poetry Narrative poetry Humorous Poetry Monologue Other Than Shakespeare Shakespeare Monologue Dramatic Monologue Dramatic Duologue

25th Annual Newmarket Voice Festival Syllabus

• Pieces chosen must be on a current conservatory list.
  Please list grade and syllabus source beside each title and composer on the back of the entry form.
• Program length is not to exceed twenty minutes.
• Balance of program will be considered and must include:
  - Three different foreign languages
  - An aria from opera or oratorio (original language and key – with recitative if applicable)
  - A contemporary published original work by a Canadian composer
• Original scores must be provided for the adjudicator.

* Candidates must also do a sight-singing piece provided by the adjudicator and must also answer a Viva Voce question from the adjudicator.

Class	Description
SCH01	Open


Novice Classes
Entry Fee $25
Open to singers who have never previously entered a music festival. Own choice of piece. Must supply original sheet music for the adjudicator.

Class	Description
NC01	Novice Female - Open
NC02	Novice Male - Open
NC03	Novice Female- 21 and under
NC04	Novice Male- 21 and under
NC05	Novice Female- 18 and under
NC06	Novice Male- 18 and under
NC07	Novice Female- 16 and under
NC08	Novice Male- 16 and under
NC09	Novice Female- 14 and under
NC10	Novice Male- 14 and under
NC11	Novice Female- 12 and under
NC12	Novice Male- 12 and under
NC13	Novice Female- 10 and under
NC14	Novice Male- 10 and under
NC15	Novice Female- 8 and under
NC16	Novice Male- 8 and under


Vocal Solo with Self-Accompaniment
Entry Fee $25
Own choice. Piano or another instrumental accompaniment (guitar, ukulele) is permitted. Please provide lyrics/sheet music for the adjudicator. Classes based on age levels will be created once all entries are received.

Class	Description
SA01	Open


Vocal Solo - Mature Singer
Entry Fee $25
Open to adult singers from the community who are not currently enrolled in a university music program or pursuing a degree in music. Own choice of piece. You may enter this class more than once.

Class	Description
MS01	Female Voice - Open
MS02	Male Voice - Open