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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- Traditional Folk Song Two Contrasting Songs Vocal Solo - Concert Group Vocal Solo - Vocalises Vocal Solo - Songs By Unpublished Composers Vocal Solo With Obbligato Instrument Vocal Duet With Obbligato Instrument Master Class - Classical Solo Senior Vocal Scholarship ($1000) Vocal Solo -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 Canadian Poetry - Solo Original Poetry - Solo Slam Poetry - Solo Monologue Other Than Shakespeare - Solo Shakespeare Monologue - Solo Prose - Solo Storytelling - Solo Public Speaking - Solo Mime - Solo Dramatic Monologue Dramatic Duologue Choral Speech - Group Speech Arts & Drama Master Class

25th Annual Newmarket Voice Festival Syllabus

Public Speaking - Solo
Entry Fee $30
Participants will prepare and present an organized speech on a topic of their choice. Content must be suitable for all audiences. The speech should have a defined purpose and clear structure. The speech may be delivered to entertain, influence or inform the audience. Cue cards are permitted but eye contact should engage the audience. A text must be provided for the adjudicator. 4 minute time limit.
Class Description
PS01 Open
PS02 21 and under
PS03 18 and under
PS04 16 and under
PS05 14 and under
PS06 12 and under

Mime - Solo
Entry Fee $30
Own choice from an original or published work. Mime is a silent art form that uses body and face to communicate and express. Participants must clearly communicate character, storyline, location and emotion. Economy of movement, eye focus, ability to position objects and maintain consistency of distance are vital. Simple costumes are allowed. Performance may take place in silence, be accompanied by recorded music or live music. 4 minute time limit
Class Description
MM01 Open
MM02 21 and under
MM03 18 and under
MM04 16 and under
MM05 14 and under
MM06 12 and under

Dramatic Monologue
Entry Fee $30
Own choice of a dramatic monologue from a published anthology or published play. No Shakespearean drama is permitted in this class. Simple portable props are allowed. Memorization is required. A text must be provided for the adjudicator. 5 minute time limit.
Class Description
DM01 Open
DM02 21 and under
DM03 18 and under
DM04 16 and under
DM05 14 and under
DM06 12 and under
DM07 10 and under

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