CHORAL CLASSES

Junior Vocal Solo
Intermediate Vocal Solo
Seniors Vocal Solo
Open Masters Vocal Solo

Closing date for Choral and Band Entries only is JANUARY  21, 2012

FEE SCHEDULE:

Lorna MacLaren and Yarrow Elementary Choir
Outstanding Choir Award 1986 - Invited to Expo

* Note: Time Limit will include any time required for set up and tuning of the ensemble.  The clock will begin as soon as each choir is asked to set-up.  Any choir exceeding its time allotment will be stopped in mid-performance, such stoppage will not affect adjudication results.
** Note: These Classes may choose the appropriate Time Limit  and pay the entry fee opposite it.

VOCAL RULES

SEE ALSO GENERAL RULES

AT FRONT OF SYLLABUS

ENTRY FORM IS IN CENTER OF SYLLABUS

A WORKSHOP/MASTER CLASS IS TO FOLLOW THE COMPETITION/PERFORMANCE AND IS INCLUDED IN CLASS FEE.

VOCAL RULES

1.            Competitors must only enter one Vocal Section, i.e. Junior Vocal can not enter

               Intermediate Vocal; Intermediate Vocal can not enter Senior Vocal.  Exception

               is Ensemble Classes.

2.            The Toronto Conservatory of Music or Conservatory Canada Syllabus is to be

               used as a guide to grade level.

3.            The appropriateness of all selections chosen by competitors will influence the

               Adjudicator's marks.

4.            All music must be memorized or marks will be deducted.  Oratorio Solos may

               use music score.

5.            Accompaniment for all classes MUST NOT be mechanical, exception to this

               will be in Contemporary Pop, see Class Description.

6.            In Junior Vocal no individual is allowed more than one (1) entry in Classes

               3200 to 3206, but entrant must compete in two (2) or more Classes from 3200

               to 3219 to be eligible for the Junior Trophy.

7.            In Junior Vocal one test piece per class is required; operatic arias are                        

               considered inappropriate.

8.            In Junior and Intermediate Vocal Only the chosen selection may be

               transposed to the suitability of the performer.

9.            In Junior and Intermediate Vocal Only concert song arrangements of

               Canadian Folk Songs will be accepted in Canadian Composition Classes.

10.          In Intermediate Vocal no individual is allowed more than one (1) entry in

               Classes 3300 to 3303, but entrant must compete in two (2) or more Classes

               from 3300 to 3317 to be eligible for the Intermediate Trophy.

11.          In Junior & Intermediate Vocal one test piece per class is required except

               in Concert  Songs & Song Set - Cycle of Songs  where you need three (3) pieces.

12.          In Intermediate, Senior & Open Masters Vocal Art Song Duo and Lieder Duo Classes

               the Entry Form must have both the name and age of the accompanist and the vocalist as they

               are to be considered as a team.

13.          In Senior Vocal no individual is allowed more than one (1) entry in Classes

               3400 to 3401, but entrant must compete in two (2) or more Classes from 3400

               to 3417 to be eligible for the Senior Trophy.

14.          In Senior & Open Masters Vocal one test piece per class is required except in

               Concert Songs & Song Set - Cycle of Songs where you need up to five (5) pieces.

15.          In Open Masters Vocal no individual is allowed more than one (1) entry in Class

               3500, but entrant must compete in two (2) or more Classes from 3500 to 3509 to be eligible for the Senior Trophy.

16.           In all Divisions, only entries in Canadian Classes are eligible for the Catherine

                    Angela Finney Memorial Trophy.

17.           In all Classes in all Divisions if you need to change costumes or clothes you will

                have a time limit of 2 minutes in between selections which you are performing. 

                Classes will not be held up for these costume changes.

18.          On all entries to Musical Comedy, Light Opera, Operatic Solos, and

                     Oratorio Solos please include TITLE of main Work.

19.          First Year of Study Classes in both Intermediate and Open Masters Vocal are

               not eligible for any trophies or bursaries.

20.          Sing-offs for the FLORENCE TUNBRIDGE MEMORIAL TROPHY: The

        Winners of all Classes: 3300 - 3317, 3400 - 3411, and 3414 - 3417 are eligible

        to compete for this trophy ONLY if they are 15 to 25 years of age as of

          December 31 prior of this Festival year.  Each competitor shall choose  ONE

        winning selection and ONE SELECTION NOT ENTERED IN THE CURRENT

       FESTIVAL which must be of Standard Concert/Recital Repertoire excluding

       Contemporary Pop. Jazz, Musical Comedy/Theatre, Light Opera and Opera.  The two

          selections must show a contrast in mood, style and period.

CLASS DESCRIPTIONS FOR VOCAL

CANADIAN COMPOSITION

Own selection other than Contemporary works.

ORATORIO SOLO

            Own selection of any standard Oratorio or Sacred Cantata, if preceded by a short recitative the same may be included.

                 OPERATIC SOLO

Own selection from any Standard Grand Opera, not to exceed six(6) minutes in performance.  English language optional.

                  LIEDER  SOLO

            Own selection from songs by a recognized composer of Lieder, to be sung in German only.

               STANDARD SONG, music composed up to 1945

Own selection.  Composed in the English language having in mind great examples of English Poems such as those written in the Elizabethan, Victorian, Romantic and Early 20^th Century periods, i.e. Yates, Shelley, etc.

                           CONTEMPORARY STANDARD SONG, music composed 1945 onward

Own selection.  Composed in the English language having in mind great examples of English Poems,  such as those written in the Elizabethan, Victorian and Contemporary periods, i.e. Yates, Shelley, etc. and composers, i.e. Ives, Rorem, Bernstein, Bury, etc.

ART SONG DUO

Duo for vocal and pianoforte.  Own selection from songs by a recognized composer of Art Song, except German Lieder.  May be sung in original language or English translation.  Copy of the music selection and a good English Translation must be presented to the Voice Co-ordinator the day preceding the performance.

LIEDER DUO

Duo for vocal and pianoforte.  Own selection from songs by a recognized composer of Lieder, to be sung in German only.  Copy of the music selection and a good English Translation must be presented to the Voice Co-ordinator the day preceding the performance.

SONG SET - CYCLE OF SONGS

The songs of the group should be chosen from one single composer from the Standard Concert Repertoire.

GROUP OF CONCERT SONGS

The songs of the group should be chosen from various periods, styles and moods.  No composer to be used more than once.  Any Standard Accredited Conservatory Syllabus index may be used for appropriate repertoire.

In Musical Theatre & Light Opera Solos no “human props” are allowed in

Junior, Intermediate and Senior Vocal Divisions.

MUSICAL THEATRE & LIGHT OPERA SOLO JUNIOR DIVISION

Own selection from Gilbert & Sullivan to modern musicals or motion pictures that may be done with appropriate props and costumes.  Keep in mind Song and Dance is available in the Dance Section of this Festival and is not to be used here.

MUSICAL THEATRE INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR & OPEN MASTERS SOLO DIVISIONS

Own selection from modern musicals or motion pictures that may be done with appropriate props and costumes.  Keep in mind Song and Dance is available in the Dance Section of this Festival and is not to be used here.

ALTERNATE MUSICAL THEATRE CLASS ALL VOCAL DIVISIONS

Is for participants wishing to add an additional Musical Theatre, especially for those interested in Provincial Qualifications.  Selection should contrast Classes # 3220-3223, 3320-3321, 3420-3421, or 3512.  Light Opera, Operetta and Gilbert & Sullivan not accepted in this class.

VOCAL VARIETY SOLO

Selection to be chosen from Light Opera, Operetta, Gilbert & Sullivan production, Revue or Cabaret, or works of a similar genre.  No pop music is permitted; Musical Theatre selections are not permitted.  Costumes, staging, dancing and sets are not permitted, however, one hand-held prop may be used if appropriate.

LIGHT OPERA INTERMEDIATE, SENIOR & OPEN MASTERS SOLO DIVISIONS

Own selection from period of Firml, Herbert, Romberg, Johann Strauss, Leahr, and Gilbert & Sullivan etc.,  that may be done with appropriate props and costumes, keep in mind Song and Dance is available in the Dance Section of this Festival and is not to used here.

FOLK SONG

Own choice of song of any nationality, original tongue or English Translation but not Contemporary work.  "Folk Song" Classes in all divisions must not have an identifiable composer.  However, arrangements by a modern composer are acceptable.  If music is not available, a copy of the words must be presented to the Adjudicator.

SPIRITUAL SOLO

Own selection from the Spiritual repertoire.  Arrangements by a modern composer are acceptable.  If music is not available, a copy of the words must be presented to the Adjudicator.

CONTEMPORARY POP SONG

Includes Contemporary Christian, Folk and popular settings of Sacred Songs.  Own selection which may be self-accompanied or accompanied by mechanical means.

FIRST YEAR OF STUDY

Own selection, competitor not entered in any other class.

SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLE UNCONDUCTED

Duets, Trios, Quartets or a group of 5 to 8 voices unconducted.  One selection with part singing.  Standard Selections only, including Folk Song & Spiritual.  Accompanied by one instrument.

SMALL VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE UNCONDUCTED

Duets, Trios, Quartets or a group of 5 to 8 performers unconducted.  One selection with a minimum of 2 vocalists with part singing.  Standard and Contemporary Selections only, not including Musical Theatre and Light Opera. 

MUSICAL THEATRE SMALL VOCAL ENSEMBLE UNCONDUCTED

Duets, Trios, Quartets or a group of 5 to 8 voices unconducted with no extras on stage in Junior, Intermediate and Senior Divisions.  One selection with part singing, including Light Opera.  See Musical Theatre and Light Opera for rules. 

OWN COMPOSITION

1000        OWN COMPOSITION                                        *entry fee: $20.00

For Solo instrument, vocal, instruments with piano accompaniment or any combination of chamber instruments.  A copy of the composition MUST be received by the Festival Registrar by February 1^st in order to mail to the adjudicator for perusal.