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Canadian Composer Traditional Folk Song Modern Folk Song Two Contrasting Songs Concert Group Vocalises Songs By Unpublished Composers Vocal Solo With Obbligato Instrument Vocal Duet With Obbligato Instrument Novice Classes Vocal Solo With Self-Accompaniment Mature Singer Solo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

24. Following the closing date for entries, the Festival Committee shall decide the order in which the classes will take place and reserves the right to alter the order if necessary.
25. The festival reserves the right to divide any class into two or more classes under circumstances where the number of entries justifies such a division.
26. The festival reserves the right to substitute or appoint additional adjudicators.
27. The Festival reserves the right to disqualify any participant who is not ready to perform when called. "Disqualification" means that no marks or awards will be given. An adjudication may be given at the adjudicator's discretion.
28. Accompanist requirements are the responsibility of the performer. No recordings or backtracks are allowed. Programme order will not be changed to accommodate accompanists.
29. All classes are open to the public. Programs are available for purchase at the door for $5. Passes for the entire festival will also be available for $5.
30. No participant may approach the adjudicator. This may result in disqualification. No teacher or member of the public may speak to or correspond with the adjudicator. Necessary questions from the participant must be directed to the hall secretary. This is not intended to prevent the adjudicator from initiating conversation as may be required at times.
31. Participants are not allowed to rehearse in the building prior to or during the festival. Warm-up or rehearsal space may not be available at the festival site so please make other arrangements and plan accordingly.
32. No one should enter or exit the sanctuary while a performer is singing. Please do so ONLY in between classes.
33. All cell phones and pagers must be turned OFF.
34. The adjudicator’s decisions are final.
35. The Festival will not be responsible for the loss or damage to personal property.

36. Videotaping and/or recording of performances are strongly discouraged to protect the concentration of the performers and the adjudicator. If a performer gives permission to his or her own parent to record, the following rules apply:
    • All users of cameras and camcorders must not advance further forward than the adjudicator. The festival will try to provide a special area or chair at the back of the sanctuary for one parent for such purposes.
    • The use of flash or lighting is forbidden during the performance. There must be no movement by the operator during the performance.
    • All equipment must be SILENT.
    • ABSOLUTELY NO photography or videotaping is allowed of other participants or of the adjudicator.
These rules are designed to protect the concentration of the performer and the adjudicator. These rules also apply to any other behaviour that might adversely affect concentration. Anyone who may detract from a performance or adjudication, or who in any way is disruptive, will be asked to leave.
37. Questions not dealt with in these rules shall be referred to the Committee whose decision on such matters shall be final and binding on all concerned. All written requests for clarification should be sent to the Festival Director at newmarketvoicefestival@gmail.com Where there may be a reason to treat the matter urgently, a written request may be given to the Hall Secretary.

38. Each participant will receive a written adjudication and a participation certificate. No numerical marks will be given. A seal of achievement will be awarded based on the following guideline which will be used by the adjudicator to determine awards:
    PLATINUM – 92-100
    GOLD = 85-91
    SILVER = 81-84
    BRONZE = 75-80
    * Unless these standards are achieved, awards will be withheld regardless of the number of entrants in the class. However, ties are allowed if more than one performer attains a mark within the range of each level. Winners will be announced and certificates will be given after each class.
39. A trophy will be awarded to the “Best of Class” for classes with four or more participants who perform. If there is a tie, a Best of Class must be announced by the adjudicator. Trophies are given during the Concert of the Stars.
40. Scholarships will be awarded by the festival at the recommendation of the adjudicator and in compliance with donor requirements. Recipients will be contacted by phone and recognized at the Concert of the Stars on Friday, November 19, 2021.
41. Some award and scholarship winners may be invited to perform in the Concert of the Stars. Singers will be invited by phone prior to the concert.
42. The Newmarket Voice Festival is a member festival of the Ontario Music Festival Association (OMFA) which holds a Provincial festival in June. The adjudicator will choose performers to recommend to advance to this event, based on a minimum mark of 85 on a qualifying piece.
It is an honour to be invited to attend and compete at the provincial level and to represent our local festival.
43. The Newmarket Voice Festival welcomes donations and scholarships from companies, teachers, parents and other interested parties. We are a registered charity and donations are recognized as tax deductible under the Income Tax Act. Our Charitable Registration No. is 87430 6699 RR0001 In accordance with Revenue Canada regulations, T4A forms will be issued to those winning $500 or more in scholarships. For further information, please call (905) 830-6932 or download a scholarship donor form on this website

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