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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- Traditional Folk Song Two Contrasting Songs Vocal Solo - Concert Group Vocal Solo - Vocalises Vocal Solo - Songs By Unpublished Composers Vocal Solo With Obbligato Instrument Vocal Duet With Obbligato Instrument Master Class - Classical Solo Senior Vocal Scholarship ($1000) Vocal Solo -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


Vocal Solo with Obbligato Instrument
Entry Fee $30
This class encourages singers to collaborate with instrumentalists and to learn repertoire that is written for solo voice, piano and ONE solo instrument, such as oboe, flute, clarinet, trumpet, etc. Choice of piece is not to exceed four minutes.
Class Description
OI01 Open
OI02 Any Voice- 21 and Under
OI03 Any Voice - 18 and Under
OI04 Any Voice - 16 and Under
OI05 Any Voice - 14 and Under
OI06 Any Voice - 12 and Under

Vocal Duet with Obbligato Instrument
Entry Fee $30
This class encourages singers to collaborate with another singer and an instrumentalist (see notes above). Choice of piece is not to exceed four minutes.
Class Description
OI07 Open
OI08 Any Voices - 21 and Under
OI09 Any Voices - 18 Years and Under
OI10 Any Voices - 16 Years and Under
OI11 Any Voices - 14 Years and Under
OI12 Any Voices - 12 Years and Under

Masterclasses - Classical Solo - Jennie Such
Entry Fee Junior: $30; Senior: $35
Limited to ten singers so register early!
Choose one piece not performed by the participant in any other class during the festival. A time limit of three minutes is strongly recommended. This is a non-competitive class and open to the public. The adjudicator will work with each singer individually.
Class Description
MC01 Junior - Ages 12 - 15
MC02 Senior - Ages 16 - Adult

Senior Vocal Scholarship
Entry Fee $60
A $1000 scholarship is available to a worthy candidate who meets all the requirements and attains a minimum mark of 85 on overall adjudication. Candidates must be 18 years or older.
NOTE To be eligible for any other scholarships in this festival, participants must enter a minimum of TWO other solo categories in the festival.
Please note that previous winners of this scholarship may not enter again.
Requirements:
Candidates must perform FIVE pieces from memory at a minimum Grade Ten Conservatory level.
  • 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
    SCHOL 18 or older

    Vocal Solo Novice Classes
    Entry Fee $30
    Open to singers who have never previously entered a music festival. Own choice of piece and style. Must supply original sheet music for the adjudicator.
    NEW: Singers may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not been previously performed at the festival, but a separate entry and fee is required for each song.
    Class Description
    NC01 Any Voice- Open
    NC02 Any Voice- 21 and under
    NC03 Any Voice- 18 and under
    NC04 Any Voice- 16 and under
    NC05 Any Voice - 14 and under
    NC06 Any Voice- 12 and under
    NC07 Any Voice- 10 and under
    NC08 Any Voice - 8 and under

    Vocal Solo - Mature Singer
    Entry Fee $30
    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 and style.
    NEW: Singers may enter this category multiple times with repertoire that has not previously been performed at the Festival, but a separate entry and fee is required for each song.
    Class Description
    MS01 Any Voice - Open

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